Aha, found it. It does look warm, but does it breathe? I am a convinced fan of thin breathable layers -- only use a shell in the very coldest weather (for me, sub 20 F and windy).
On Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 8:35 AM, PATRICK MOORE <bertin...@gmail.com> wrote: > Garth -- what is that "Down sweater vest" you mention? I like vests for > cycling (if the tail is long enough and the collar high enough) and can > always think about getting another one. > > Doesn't the mouth cover on that neck gaiter get in the way when you don't > need it? > > > On Sat, Dec 29, 2012 at 8:08 PM, Garth <garth...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> >> FWIW Patrick .... I ride in about the same temps as you. I rather error >> on the side of too warm and vent as opposed to too cold and suffer that way >> .... lol. I've been wearing these for 3-4 years now when it's below 40 >> .... I have 3 of them :) >> http://www.ems.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3651739 >> >> They're sweet because they are not tight fitting, yet have a elastic >> drawcord around the top that you can adjust to your liking ... great for >> venting. The front is the longer part ... and the small black front top >> portion you see in the blue version is for breathing if you pull it up over >> your mouth, it's regular fleece. I buy only the black ones. >> >> I tried an experiment on Christmas . It was about 32 and breezy. Craft >> baselayer, Pearl Izumi Kodiak Jersey and a Patagonia Down Sweater Vest. I >> thought man .... will I roast in this ? Actually .. No. It's a super >> lightweight 800-fill down vest and it allows for just enough natural >> airflow and of course, I unzip some as needed. But oh what a surprise how >> I felt "just right" for the whole ride, as usually it's a battle between >> too cold and too hot wearing shell jackets and vests. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/ocpdCCft2UQJ. >> >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> > > > > -- > > ------------------------- > Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA > For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW > http://resumespecialties.com/index.html > ------------------------- > -- ------------------------- Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html ------------------------- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
