Dhamma Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I have a FF Volant Jacket as a belay/at night after stopped jacket, but its much too warm to climb in. I have a North Face Nuptse vest I use to climb and its great for keeping my core warm while allowing my pits to vent insteal of wearing a softshell. I just bring this vest, a baselayer and an Arcteryx hardshell instead of bringing a softshell. Curious in hearing others opinions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genepires Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 ?????? You climb in a down vest? You must have no metabolism as any living human would sweat to death in anything down in the summer. Or winter or anything less than 20,000 ft for that matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEM Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I find that bulky clothing of that type tends to block the my view of my feet, harness, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtom Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 ?????? You climb in a down vest? You must have no metabolism as any living human would sweat to death in anything down in the summer. Or winter or anything less than 20,000 ft for that matter. Â This is total guide BS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 The coldest weather I've ever climbed in has been only 15 F and I found I needed to wear my down sweater for that. The need for insulation will vary from one person to another and even from one climb to another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRiha Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 ?????? You climb in a down vest? You must have no metabolism as any living human would sweat to death in anything down in the summer. Or winter or anything less than 20,000 ft for that matter. Â I disagree with that. I climbed the last 2000 feet of Rainier wearing a down jacket AND a wind shell over it, and that was in the summer and I was STILL a little cold. And that was during the summer....I wasn't the only one doing this either; the wind was good at stealing heat that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Cold is calories leaving the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I find that bulky clothing of that type tends to block the my view of my feet, harness, etc. Â I find that I have this occur with just my stomach even when naked..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhamma Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 ..........so basically some of you DO climb in a down vest. Cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfinley Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I have a WM down vest -- but I found that I sweat too much while wearing it & as a result it was getting wet and not drying out. I have a big down jacket I'll throw over everything if I'm really cold (but i don't carry it unless it's below 10). My wife climbs in a synthetic vest & really likes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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