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Nov 27, 2005 at 3:52 am #1217242
I’m considering a vest to replace a full fledged jacket for above freezing hiking. What would people reccomend? I know the Puffball Jacket is supposed to be the best but I think the vest may be made of a different material.
Nov 27, 2005 at 7:17 am #1345962Both Western Mountaineering or Montbell make vests that are quite lightweight and warm
Nov 28, 2005 at 5:15 am #1346045But what about the Puffball? Whats it made out of?
Nov 28, 2005 at 6:24 am #1346047I like my Montbell UL thermawrap vest. Its 5 oz in M and good for core insulation if you’re on the move. For stationary applications I wouldn’t use a vest… I’d be looking for a down sweater.
Nov 28, 2005 at 10:03 am #1346059I recently did a hike in temps ranging from 22 to 35. I found that I was relatively comfortable while layering a S/S t-shirt, a L/S t-shirt, and the Marmott DriClime wind shirt. I had with me the Patagonia Micropuff vest, but was too warm hiking with it on top of my first three layers.
I don’t like the weight of the DriClime (14 oz’s!), but it is incredibly versatile and functional.
Nov 28, 2005 at 11:31 am #1346064I figure I can save at least a few ounces over my heavier fleece that I use for winter. I’m planning a hike of the relativley new Lycian Way trail this coming March and temps should never go below freezing but I may need extra insulation some days in high elevations and for security at nights. I doubt I’ll be wearing the vest more than 10 times for the entire hike. A full on jacket is a) more expensive (flights to Turkey aren’t cheap) b) heavier for how little I will use it.
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