I wish NAU had offered more colors as this is a really great vest. It fits me as if it were tailored for me. I commute by bike and it is great under my waterproof jacket. Just the right amount of added warmth.
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Nothing is warmer than a down vest. For the past 8 years I have been sporting an 850 or 900 fill vest from Mountain Hardware. I purchased this vest from NAU to replace the old one. I was extremely surprised how little down is in this vest. The vest practically lays flat, which means a mild wind will take the heat right out of it.
As a previous reviewer mentioned, you will definitely lose feathers with this vest, but this is typical with any down vest.
That being said, the vest is great for layering or to wear on a warm 40+ degree day. The cut is slim and stylish and looks great.
What size do you normally wear in other brands? Medium
What size did you buy in this NAU item? Medium
Pros: Styling
Cons: Performance, very little down
Yes, I recommend this product.
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I have pretty high expectations of Nau products, given the price point. This vest looks great off the rack, but after only a few weeks of almost daily wear, there are several pinprick-plus sized holes in the nylon with down poking out.
I have plucked out some small feathers, but I'm afraid that's only going to make the holes bigger.
I'm disappointed.
What size do you normally wear in other brands? M
What size did you buy in this NAU item? M
Pros: Design Features, Styling
Cons: Quality, Performance
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Got it as a Christmas present. Fit perfectly. So light I barely know it's there when I layer it, except for how warm it is. With a light jacket over it, it looks great as a layering piece- it's slightly asymmetrical, and the standup collar looks really cool when slightly unzipped. I recommend it.
What size do you normally wear in other brands? medium
What size did you buy in this NAU item? medium
Pros: Performance, Styling, Fabric
Yes, I recommend this product.
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