Hybrid Wind Vest

I’ve thought this is a good idea myself in the past but I haven’t seen anyone produce it. The closest is some cycling vests (gilet) where they have a more wind resistant front fabric. But they are tailored for cycling.

Argon 90 for the front, then a mesh fabric for the back? Or no fabric, like a big hole? If you are wearing a pack, could it just be a simple vest that kind of clips on to your shoulder straps, to your hipbelt, and somewhere on the side, eg a mitten hook to a bit of compression lacing? Vest wouldn’t need a zip really (except for maybe right at the collar), if you get to hot, you could quickly make side venting, bottom venting happen.

I think a regular vest would be good. I thought about mesh on the back but what about durability? Would it work?

Would this be what you’re thinking of?

Patagonia Men’s Nano-Air® Light Hybrid Vest

No because this would be insulating.

I have used this for running and fast packing with vest style packs.

http://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-wind-shield-soft-shell-vest/190696220575.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=shopping&utm_campaign=shopping&CAWELAID=120226140000401383&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=sopping%20ad&utm_campaign=Shopping%20-%20Sale%20Items&gclid=CjwKCAjwypjVBRANEiwAJAxlIiG3a1IVfiA9xLS6LXCwGbQ_iSDuuVIiSD5UML3gYr_otUFagj6eXBoCUp0QAvD_BwE

Ok, so really just a windbreaker vest with a mesh back? Those are common for cycling. You may have to cut off the unfunctional pockets.

http://www.boure.com/5100.html

https://velocio.cc/products/mens-ultralight-vest?variant=48613742086

https://www.voler.com/browse/product/li/WindShellVest?store=0

https://www.castelli-cycling.com/us/men/tops/vests/p/451808618P-023

REI has one, and I just recently got it.  Expensive for what it is, but I like it.  I got it for going under a windshirt when just a tad bit more warmth is needed.  I can get you a weight tonight if desired.

https://www.rei.com/product/127303/rei-co-op-screeline-cascade-soft-shell-vest-mens

How about a light fleece (100 weight) vest with Windstopper then replace a 10″ wide strip down the back with regular fleece?