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Wed 05 Apr, 2017 11:35 am
Bringing this idea back to the forefront of my mind.
A lot of us with climbing experience use belay parkas as a warm overgarment, sized to fit over everything.
Reading my last sales email from PHD in the UK I'm wondering why more of us do not use a hooded vest in the same way. I think PHD mat be the only company tht is making and offering this type of over the top garment but it makes perfet sense to me
http://www.phdesigns.co.uk/kappa-mounta ... lated-vest
But I would want one as long as the leather "commando" vests so a DIY/MYOG would suit me better. vests are also much easier to sew and easier to wear over your raincoat/storm parka.
The main difference between this idea and the "Commando" vest is really the attached hood
A good week-end project not that I need any more projects
This is one garment that would really benefit from being highly water resistant if not waterproof
A lot of us with climbing experience use belay parkas as a warm overgarment, sized to fit over everything.
Reading my last sales email from PHD in the UK I'm wondering why more of us do not use a hooded vest in the same way. I think PHD mat be the only company tht is making and offering this type of over the top garment but it makes perfet sense to me
http://www.phdesigns.co.uk/kappa-mounta ... lated-vest
But I would want one as long as the leather "commando" vests so a DIY/MYOG would suit me better. vests are also much easier to sew and easier to wear over your raincoat/storm parka.
The main difference between this idea and the "Commando" vest is really the attached hood
A good week-end project not that I need any more projects
This is one garment that would really benefit from being highly water resistant if not waterproof
Re: insulated vest as an outer garment
Wed 05 Apr, 2017 6:58 pm
My main cold working wear was always a thick vest over a hoodie, as it allowed a better heat distribution, combined with flexibility. in colder weather, or when stopping, it all got covered with a large shell parka. I rarely use a hood as I don't like how it limits my hearing and vision, but they do have their place.
Re: insulated vest as an outer garment
Thu 06 Apr, 2017 1:11 pm
I'm talking about a hooded vest used over the raincoat or parka tho, rather than a full belay parka
Re: insulated vest as an outer garment
Thu 06 Apr, 2017 7:03 pm
yes yes, more a comment of the effectiveness of vests than a particular method. I should mention that most of my canadian hoodies were pretty solidly insulated. I'm a fan of the vest, my current favorite is a wool lined oil-skin from a salvo. I am of the opinion that a large amount limb insulation is wasted unless resting.
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