Rab Mythic Ultra vs Western Mountaineering Meltdown Jacket

Where to buy

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Which one to choose

• Choose the Western Mountaineering Meltdown Jacket if every ounce counts — 16.9 oz against 18.9 oz.
• Choose the Rab Mythic Ultra if value per ounce carried decides it ($27.72/oz against $37.80/oz).

Questions this comparison answers

Is the Rab Mythic Ultra lighter than the Western Mountaineering Meltdown Jacket?

Meltdown Jacket is the lighter of the two by 57 g (2.0 oz).

Which has the lower list price, the Rab Mythic Ultra or the Western Mountaineering Meltdown Jacket?

Mythic Ultra lists for $115.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Which is better value per ounce, the Rab Mythic Ultra or the Western Mountaineering Meltdown Jacket?

Per ounce carried, Mythic Ultra costs less: $27.72/oz against $37.80/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.

Meltdown Jacket

Meltdown Parka – Premium Down Parka for Maximum Warmth and Weather Protection Engineered for extreme warmth without excess weight, the Meltdown Parka combines 850+ fill power ethically sourced goose down with a water-resistant 30-denier MicroLite XP™ shell to deliver outstanding protection in cold, harsh conditions.