Down Vests

By runnergirl Ranked #283 - Women's Vests August 19, 2008

After trying on about every down vest at Backcountry.com, this is the vest I decided on because: I liked the fit, the price, and (bonus) it is machine-washable.
The fit is quite snug, which is what I was looking for: I wanted to avoid that burly look down can give you. (If you have a curvy figure, check out Patagonia's Down Vest-- it actually fits my petite, curvy frame alot better, but I couldn't justify the price tag). The fabric has a nice hand (not as soft as The North Face, though), and has worn very well. I've had my vest over a year now, and have ran it through the washing machine multiple times now. The first time I was REALLY nervous, but the tag SAID it was machine washable, so, okay. It did take a really long time to dry (could be the humid climate I live in), and I did have to separate some down clumps by hand, but it worked perfectly. Love this vest. One con: the arm holes are a touch on the snug side. If you have bigger arms, this will likely be a problem for you.

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