Wearing a fleece vest?

Hi Evan,

You’re probably already gone for the day, but there’s a good vest discussion here. My vest is a core piece of clothing; that is, I think in terms of what goes under and sometimes over it rather than about whether to take it. With my bias admitted, I would for sure take the vest. Two sets of long sleeves in 30-40 degree weather would have me roasting.

Just in time. I don't leave until this afternoon. The other thread helped. I'll try the vest.

in the winter on the move a fleece vest (mine is Pat R2) plays a integral role in clothing system, keeping my core warm AND still breathing well and drying quickly. If I happen to be camping it does add a little r value around camp (not as much as a like weight down vest, but hiking in a down vest doesn't work that well in my experience and I typically have an appropriate puffy parka for the weather at stops and around camp)

Thanks for the vest advice! It was a great piece of clothing for on the move in 30-35 degree weather (combined with just a merino baselayer and fleece gloves).

Glad to hear it!

another convert to a fleece vest ;)

nice !

Normally, if I am seeking a vest with maximum warmth, I could pick my down vest. The fleece vest obviously weighs as much or more, and with less warmth. The advantage that fleece has over down is that it makes better padding for shoulder straps in the event that my backpack is too heavy.

–B.G.–