Rab Mythic Ultra vs Western Mountaineering Ion Parka

Where to buy

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Which one to choose

• Choose the Rab Mythic Ultra if every ounce counts — 18.9 oz against 25.0 oz.
• Choose the Rab Mythic Ultra if value per ounce carried decides it ($27.72/oz against $33.14/oz).

Questions this comparison answers

Is the Rab Mythic Ultra lighter than the Western Mountaineering Ion Parka?

Mythic Ultra is the lighter of the two by 173 g (6.1 oz).

Which has the lower list price, the Rab Mythic Ultra or the Western Mountaineering Ion Parka?

Mythic Ultra lists for $305.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Which is better value per ounce, the Rab Mythic Ultra or the Western Mountaineering Ion Parka?

Per ounce carried, Mythic Ultra costs less: $27.72/oz against $33.14/oz of manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Mythic Ultra

The Mythic Ultra puts 900-fill down, the specialist tier, into a hooded jacket at 330 g (11.6 oz). That points at cold and dry conditions, such as alpine starts, where warmth per ounce matters most.

Ion Parka

Ion Parka – Ultralight Expedition Down Parka for Extreme Cold When temperatures plummet and the wind roars across the ridge, the Ion Parka delivers expedition-level warmth without weighing you down.