Down vest – Mont Bell UL?

I imagine the denier would be fine, just watch out for sharp pencils and shipping cart snags etc.

I think down jackets look silly in the city, I wear a Arxteryx atom lt though, in black, I think it’s borderline too technical. I just bought a leather jacket on eBay actually, full zip and doesn’t look too heavy. It’s mainly for using it with my motorcycle.

I have the thermawrap UL vest and I really, really like it. It has a matte finish, it's warm but not TOO warm, it's not at all bulky and it fits very nicely.

It's not down, but I think that helps the overly puffy look that is so not attractive.

I don't have first hand knowledge of this one, but would consider it if I was shopping for a down vest. $49 US. We've had good luck with the jackets. Can you get it in Australia?

http://www.uniqlo.com/us/store/lifewear/men-ultra-light-down-vest/079120-68?ref=mens-clothing%2Fcollections%2Fultra-light-down-coats

Lachlan,

I have owned this vest for four years. Like all other products I have purchased from Montbell, it is of high quality. I would not be afraid to wear it in town or wherever. Even though they use 10 denier fabric, it seems quite durable to me. If you poke it with a knife, it will puncture. But so will any other fabric.

Hope this helps.
Rodney

I've had one for several years and it was held up well. My backpacking gear sees more rugged use than my city clothes.

Well the last two comments were spot on… good thing they didn't go the other way as I freaked out at the fact that I decided I wanted medium and Backcountry had the only 'pure indigo' coloured one left online and I pulled the trigger.

Really excited now… better make it to me ahead of Christmas in time for a trip to New Zealand. Very frustratingly Backcountry won't ship Mont Bell to Australia directly despite the fact there is no local distributor so I need to go by way of a mail forwarder.