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GEAR GUIDE: Lightweight Synthetic High Loft Insulating Vests

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HIDEIMAGEMODELMSRPWEIGHT (oz)WEIGHT (grams)FABRIC CLASS OF SHELLSHELL FABRICINSULATIONPOCKETSGARMENT STYLE
Bozeman Mountain Works Bozeman Mountain Works Cocoon VestBozeman Mountain Works
Bozeman Mountain Works Cocoon Vest		$1295.5 oz (Men's M)156 g (Men's M)Water-resistantPertex Quantum Nylon RipstopPolarguard® Delta 1.8 oz/yd2 1 chestHalf length zip pullover
Notes: Available Spring 2005
Integral Designs Integral Designs Logan VestIntegral Designs
Integral Designs Logan Vest		$100 13.0 oz (Men's L)368 g (Men's L)Water-resistantPertex P565® Microfibre shell fabric with Teflon DWRPrimaloft® Sport 5 oz/yd22 hand warmer, one internalFull zip vest
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MEC Mountain Equipment Co-op Northern Lite VestMEC
Mountain Equipment Co-op Northern Lite Vest		$518.5 oz (Men's M)240 g (Men's M)Water-resistantMicrofiber polyester shellPrimaloft® One™ 1.8 oz/yd2 2 hand warmerFull zip vest
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MontBell Montbell UL Thermawrap VestMontBell
Montbell UL Thermawrap Vest		$99 5.2 oz (Men's M)147 g (Men's M)Water-resistant16 denier Ballistic Airtight™ nylonExceloft™ NoneFull zip vest
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Patagonia Patagonia Puffball VestPatagonia
Patagonia Puffball Vest		$89 10.0 oz. (Men's M)283 g (Men's M)Water-resistantMini ripstop polyester with DWR Thermolite Micro 3.7 oz/yd22 hand warmerFull zip vest
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