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The North Face Redpoint Insulated Vest - Women's
i am slightly allergic to down, would you recommend a synthetic...
By kater
Ranked #486 - Women's Vests
November 4, 2009
i am slightly allergic to down, would you recommend a synthetic vest such as this one over a down? will is still be as warm?
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Andrew Brandt
Ranked #250 - Women's Vests
November 4, 2009
Just like sleeping bags synthetic can be just as warm as down, just not as light for that warmth. Also the companies seem to normally design their synthetic pieces to be more layer friendly (under or over) and as a result they have a bit less loft/warmth to them. But the trade off is that these slightly less warm but slimmer synthetics will more easily fit under a shell jacket making a very warm system. I don't think down is going to be so much warmer that you should should think about enduring an allergy to use it. Just know you might need another layer under the synthetic insulation coat just in case, or a shell to go over it to seal in the heat even more so. Backcountry.com just put a little info out on this as well: http://www.backcountry.com/store/dc/801/Backcountry-Down-vs-Synthetic.html?sssdmh=dm10.110867&cmp_id=EM_SAL1157a7&mv_pc=r105&ep_rid=1252287
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Shell] ripstop nylon; [Lining] nylon taffeta with DWR
- Insulation:
- PrimaLoft Eco (minimum 50% recycled synthetic)
- Center Back Length:
- 24in [M] (61cm)
- Hood:
- No
- Pockets:
- 2 Hand, 1 Napoleon
- Waterproof:
- No
- Core Venting:
- No
- Weight:
- 14.1oz (400g)
- Recommended Use:
- Hiking, climbing, camping, backpacking, touring, layering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
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