Downtown Down a HIT!

By guesthjkl Ranked #474 - Women's Vests February 20, 2009

This is the first down vest I've bought. Got this in Nov. '08 based on a recommendation online. I do not regret it. I was originally looking at the Cloudveil Inversion vest, but I was worried that my curves would interfere with the cut of the vest. I went to my local outdoor store to try down vests on. They had the Downtown Down and I was hooked when I tried it on. It is extremely lightweight, surprisingly room inside-not crushing the upper chest, and not marshmellow-y puffy. The side cinch cords can easily tailor the waist and I like that the armholes were a little higher--no gapping. The neck can be zipped up tight around your face and along the inside is a softer velour fleece so there is no scratching. This vest is also longer, so it doesn't ride up in the back. I'm 5'3" and I love it! I even wear this vest indoors! I like the stuff sack for easy carrying on the go. The ONLY gripe I have about this vest is that it only came in 3 colors (2 dark, 1 white) this year! I bought a medium white and am trying not get it dirty. However, I still love it!

View Details: Mountain Hardwear Downtown Down Vest - Women's

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