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From cleaning up camp on cold mornings to drinking river-chilled beers after the sun sets, the Columbia Men's Alpino II Reversible Down Vest is up to the occasion. Insulated with 700-fill down, this Columbia vest insulates your core when a full down jacket would be overkill. Warm your digits in the two handwarmer pockets, and store your GPS, cell, or iPod in the chest pocket—the down will help keep the battery warm. If you're in the mood to switch up your look—or you spilled last night’s dinner on it—reverse the Alpino Down Vest, and rock a new color.
Bottom Line: Surround your core in downy warmth.
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Anybody know whether (a) there's a DWR coating on this vest
Anybody know whether (a) there's a DWR coating on this vest and (b) it stuffs into its own pocket?
By: dav3295724
November 27, 2009
there is no OmniShield treatment on this garment
By: Jeff Kendall
December 9, 2009
Columbia is for real!
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Ty Nelson
July 24, 2009
For some reason, in the gear world, Columbia is considered somewhat of an ugly stepsister to the elite Arc'Teryx, Patagonia, Marmot, etc. I don't understand this. I have several Columbia products and all are first rate pieces of gear which cost much less than similar pieces from the elites. This vest is no exception. It is an essential backpacking piece. Its 700 fill is very warm, yet it weighs a mere 8 ounces, and packs to the size of a softball with the included stuff sack (could get smaller with a compression sack). It could be a life saver in an emergency (such as when I got caught in a thunderstorm in near freezing temps above treeline in Glacier NP and only had this and a merino mid-layer dry to stave off hypothermia) or just worn around the fire on a car camping trip. And if you care about that sort of thing, the reversible function is kind of nice. Bottom line: buy it put it in your pack and be thankful later.
For the sizing chart i should use size M, but i have one Columbia
For the sizing chart i should use size M, but i have one Columbia City Trek Parka in size S.Wich is the recommended size for this vest?
By: sil3180462
July 21, 2009
Per the sizing chart, I am right at the border between M and L. I went with the L and it fits well. Im sure the M would fit me also, but the L allows me to pack a few layers underneath. If you are at the low end of the M range, you might go with the S if you want it snug. Otherwise, if you want a few layers underneath, go with the M.
By: Ty Nelson
July 24, 2009
Change me.
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2008 Model No Longer Available
We have a lot more Men's Vests than that
Men's VestsColumbia is for real!
For some reason, in the gear world, Columbia is considered somewhat of an ugly stepsister to the elite Arc'Teryx, Patagonia, Marmot, etc. I don't more...
- Material:
- [Shell] 100% nylon 15D mini ripstop; [Reverse Shell] 100% nylon 15D windowpane ripstop
- Insulation:
- 700-Fill down
- Hood:
- No
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand, 1 chest zip
- Waterproof:
- No
- Core Venting:
- No sleeves
- Recommended Use:
- Cold-weather hiking, camping, casual
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime