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UltraLight vest – 5.1oz

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Apr 23, 2012 at 2:27 pm #1289079

Ludo P.
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@fils
Locale: France

Here's my last MYOG : an ultraLight vest.

Made with Momentum M50 inner, M90 outer shell and Climashield Apex 2.5oz
Weight : 5.1oz (145g)

More photos and instructions on lightAddict.net

Apr 23, 2012 at 3:39 pm #1870331

John Mc
BPL Member

@retiredjohn
Locale: PNW

Looks great and will have many uses.

Apr 23, 2012 at 3:50 pm #1870336

Jerry Adams
BPL Member

@retiredjerry
Locale: Oregon and Washington

Nice job – that will keep you really warm for the weight

Apr 23, 2012 at 7:32 pm #1870447

todd
BPL Member

@funnymo
Locale: SE USA

The extra length – you're gonna love it.

I really like your vest.

Apr 23, 2012 at 8:07 pm #1870460

David Drake
BPL Member

@daviddrake
Locale: North Idaho

Very nice–like the pullover and short zip.

Apr 24, 2012 at 9:32 am #1870608

Jeremy Osburn
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@earn_my_turns
Locale: New England

I am about the make the exact same thing with my last bit of the kelty green group buy on TiGoat's website. I am excited about the 5.1 oz weight. I am debating between a more athletic cut and a full zip or a little more lose fit and a 1/3 to 1/2 zip.

Are you happy with the lenght of your zipper?

Apr 24, 2012 at 9:45 am #1870615

Jerry Adams
BPL Member

@retiredjerry
Locale: Oregon and Washington

I use a similar vest although heavier.

I think a full length zipper is much better because it allows you to better regulate warmth so you don't overheat and sweat.

Full length zipper might add 1/2 ounce?

Apr 24, 2012 at 12:06 pm #1870657

Jeremy Osburn
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@earn_my_turns
Locale: New England

Good point Jerry, thanks. Versatility was my original reason for the full length zip, but I do like the simplicity of my 1/2 zip winter down pull over. Full zip it is. Now I just have to make it, the insulation came in yesterday so any day now I will start putting it together.

Did you only need to sew Apex to the fabric around the edges to get it to stay in its place all the time?

Apr 24, 2012 at 2:06 pm #1870694

Ludo P.
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@fils
Locale: France

@Jeremy Osburn – Are you happy with the lenght of your zipper?
Yes I like half zipper (got half zipper on merino hoody / BPL cocoon / wind shell…)

half zipper pros:
warmer
lighter

half zipper cons:
harder to make
no athletic cut

@Jeremy Osburn – Did you only need to sew Apex to the fabric around the edges to get it to stay in its place all the time?

Ohh yes ! Apex don't need any quilting.
I got a MLD Spirit quilt made with Climashield Apex for 2 years : not any quilting & Apex hasn't moved.

Apr 27, 2012 at 12:40 am #1871777

Eric Blumensaadt
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@danepacker
Locale: Mojave Desert

Climashield is the very best choice of synthetic insulation.

Congrats on a good design that is well executed.
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