Alpinlite Bod-i-Bag?

looks like a more toned-down version of the saturn suit used by mountaineers.

Jim,
I saw that a while back aswell. I didn't think much of it at the time, but at a second look, it may have some potential. It is basically a Nunatak Raku made of fleece. Wonder what it weighs in at?

I have dealt with Gen at Alpinlight for the past few weeks. Why don't you email and ask him. So far, he has been very helpful, and quickly responds to emails.

There's a DIY on it as well. One might be able to try different materials instead of fleece.

There's a DIY on it as well. One might be able to try different materials instead of fleece

Oh-oh, now you've pushed one of my buttons … you gearhead enabler you :-)

I sent an e-mail off to him about the garment…hopefully he has it weighed down to the gram. ;)

I heard back from Gen. Seems very nice and gave me some great info to share.

Some weights of garments he has built to give you an idea.

100 wt Heathered Black
(100 wt Sugar Magnolia is roughly the same)

small, up to 5'-6" w/sleeves & pocket, 200 wt: 32.2 oz
medium, up to 5'-6" w/sleeves & pocket, 200 wt: 35.0 oz
medium, up to 6'-0" w/sleeves & pocket, 200 wt: 39.0 oz

I pulled the pattern for size large, up to 6'6" and did a Q&D area calculation (slight over-estimation likely). That worked out to 5.3sqyd. Probably about 21oz if done in Momentum and 1.8oz/yd PL Sport. About 2oz more if 1.1oz/yd nylon were used.

That's very similar to a Thru-Hiker Kinsman (with hood added) and insulated pants in my (too large) size. I think I'd consider the pullover and pants to be more versatile for my purposes.