Recomendations for new vest

For around camp, my Borah gear down vest is awesome.  4oz for a very warm down vest.

For on the move…I’m still trying to find the perfect vest myself…I have a montbell chameece vest now.  It’s only 5 oz for a fleece vest…but it’s not super warm.   I’m seeing other people (even Andrew Skurka) buying a cheap north face 100wt fleece and then cutting off the sleeves.

Forgot to mention Luke’s ultralight down vest.  That’s actually my favorite for in camp.

Do you want breathability or loft?

For light breathable insulation, Power Stretch vests are good and about 8oz. Hard to find.

Patagonia made an R1 vest too.

The Patagonia Micro Puff snap neck pullover vest is just 7.2oz in an XL size and 100g fill.  My favorite, but discontinued, of course. The later full zip version is 10+ ounces.

If you want a wind vest, check out biking brands. Watch the sizing— they usually run a full size smaller.

Mostly just looking for something decent for all round while out camping.  For wind vest if i am at home worst case i just use the one i currently have.

+1 on the Borah Gear down vest – light, warm and reasonably priced. It has only a half-length zip, so it’s a pullover, which means it doesn’t wrap perfectly around the foot box of a sleeping bag like a full zip does. No problem if wearing on the torso at night or in a pillow.