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Light/UL/SUL & Warm synthetic vest recommendations for summer
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Jun 25, 2013 at 7:37 am #1304588
I'm considering a vest to replace my jacket in my pack this summer. I've read plenty of old threads saying that a vest is likely the way to go in the temps I'm going to encounter. I also have done some reading on down, and I'm not sure that the extra weight savings is worth the risk of the down getting damp & not keeping me warm.
So, I'm thinking a synthetic vest might be the way to go. If you think down warrents a look, feel free to convince me, I'm easy that way!
I just don't know to much about vests, synthetic vests, so I'm figuring you all do. UL or even SUL might be nice, if that exists…
Jun 25, 2013 at 9:05 am #1999599I often use a Rab Generator vest, its weighs 250g.
Montbell does offer a lighter one.
Jun 25, 2013 at 9:40 am #1999609Jun 25, 2013 at 9:47 am #1999612A few have already been mentioned.
Montbell Thermawrap vest 6.5oz
BPL Cocoon UL 60 vest 5.3oz (Discontinued but you might find one on gearswap)
MYOG Thru-Hiker Mimima Vest Kit (Website says as light as 4.5oz)
Rab Generator Vest 9oz
Patagonia Nano Puff Vest 8.6oz -
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