Which vest?

[rev44]

Any recommendations on a warm vest to wear? Looking for something that isn't bulky. Thanks

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[Planopurist]

Any recommendations on a warm vest to wear? Looking for something that isn't bulky. Thanks

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I had the same question. I am thinking of cutting the sleeves out of an old fleece pullover.


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[Trial153]

my go to vest has been the Sitka jet stream, it layers well and is a great piece of outerwear in its own right. always amazed me the range of temps I can wear it.


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[justinspicher]

I order a springer vest and a uncompaghre vest from first lite. I ordered them in a size small and they fit great, even though I normally wear a medium in all of the rest of the FL I own. So far they've worked well for me.

 

[Planopurist]

a uncompaghre vest from first lite.

I've been thinking about this one also. I too normally wear a medium.


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[CLICKBANGBANG]

I have the Kuiu Guide and Superdown vests. I like both. The Superdown wears great to keep you warm without adding bulk to the sleeve. It packs down super small and is lightweight. I haven't used the Guide vest much yet. When I was going to get it out, I just end up used the hooded jacket instead.

 

[Jardo]

Sitka Jetstream or Skre hardscrabble vest. I love my skre vest.

 

[rev44]

my go to vest has been the Sitka jet stream, it layers well and is a great piece of outerwear in its own right. always amazed me the range of temps I can wear it.


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What kind of temps? Looking for something 35-50 degrees. Looked at the Kelvin lite, nat gear. Those aren't windproof though

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[Trial153]

What kind of temps? Looking for something 35-50 degrees. Looked at the Kelvin lite, nat gear. Those aren't windproof though

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45 -60 with correct layers ..

 

[fort fireman]

I always have my Kryptek Vidal vest with me.

 

[Blockcaver]

The Costco Pardox down vests weigh 8 ounces in an XL, come with a great stuff sack (although I stuff into the vest's pocket) and cost $25 in Canada. Just bought a new grey one to go with my well used brown one from a few years ago. Great for the price and weight! I also like the Cabelas Outfitter Camo Berber vest with windstopper and several other fleece vests. That said, I don't backpack hunt with a vest, rather I like the Kuiu Superdown hooded jacket for it's compact size and great warm...8 ounces for the old style I have in XL.

 

[WoodBow]

The FL uncompaghre vest is a nice piece. I am not a fan of the springer. Merino is heavy and makes a poor insulator. I'd take a fleece vest over my springer any day.

 

[rev44]

Any other suggestions?

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[CLICKBANGBANG]

Any other suggestions?

Skre, Kryptek, Cabelas, Kuiu, First Lite, Sitka, Cosco ... What else do you think you'd find recommend? LL Bean?

 

[mountainman406]

Another vote for the Sitka Jetstream vest if you're looking for windbreaking. Also have an Eddie Bauer down vest from the clearance page that is great.

 

[Jimss]

I have a Cabelas polarfleece vest with windstopper in it. It works like a charm! I wore it this weekend scouting for bighorn sheep at 11000 to 14,000 elevation. It actually snowed and I was toasty warm with layers! I often wear the vest with just a shirt or layer with a 90's jacket. One thing you may want to add is a neck gator. They don't take much room in a pack and boy do they add warmth.

 

[bean outdoors]

Any recommendations on a warm vest to wear? Looking for something that isn't bulky. Thanks

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first lite puffy vest

sitka fanatic vest or kelvin vest

 

[rev44]

I have a Cabelas polarfleece vest with windstopper in it. It works like a charm! I wore it this weekend scouting for bighorn sheep at 11000 to 14,000 elevation. It actually snowed and I was toasty warm with layers! I often wear the vest with just a shirt or layer with a 90's jacket. One thing you may want to add is a neck gator. They don't take much room in a pack and boy do they add warmth.

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[Kevin Dill]

And if you want to go very, very light (weight) and quite warm with minimal bulk....Arcteryx Cerium LT Down Vest. I just picked one up at a 30% discount and it is one very fine top-end option.

 

[mtwarden]

down will be lighter for the same warmth and pack smaller, but syn is a little nicer if used on the move or inclement weather as it resists moisture better

I've had good luck w/ the Kelvin Lite vest- covers a pretty wide range of temps used in conjunction w/ a base or base and mid layer