Tech jackets and vests

Описание: Will and Marty speak about recent travel experience and travel tech jackets and vests

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3‑piece system: shell + insulated mid‑layer + vest

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Shell is breathable & has DWR (water‑repellent)

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Insulation suits climate: down (dry/cold) or synthetic (wet/cold)

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Merino/blend liner or odor‑resistant inner fabric

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Weight goal: shell 10–16 oz; vest 9–14 oz (packable)

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Zipped, lay‑flat chest pocket (phone/boarding pass)

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Internal passport pocket (zipped) fits passport + slim wallet

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Two deep drop pockets to “TSA‑dump” small items

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Key leash/clip; hidden sleeve for tracker (AirTag/Tile)

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Cable pass‑through from power‑bank pocket to chest

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Two‑way front zipper (plane comfort)

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Raglan/articulated shoulders (backpack‑friendly)

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Low‑noise fabric if recording on the road

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Rain: taped seams, adjustable hood, small brim

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Ventilation: pit‑zips or mesh to prevent overheating

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Wind layer pairs cleanly over a vest

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Inside pockets for valuables in crowds

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Option to lock zipper pulls with a mini‑carabiner

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RFID sleeve for passport or use RFID pouch

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Power‑bank pocket high on chest (stays warm)

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Glove‑friendly zipper pulls & big toggles

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Eyewear pocket with soft liner (sunglasses/readers)

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Reflective accents for night walking

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Self‑pack pocket or stuff sack

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Quick dry time (avoid heavy cotton)

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Load phone, passport, wallet, earbuds, power bank + short cable

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Sit like on a plane—does anything jab/bunch?

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Raise arms as if stowing a bag—hem stays put

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Bend forward—nothing falls out

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Warm/humid: ultralight wind shell + tech vest

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Shoulder season: waterproof shell + synthetic vest

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Cold/dry: lightweight down + stretch shell (vest for planes)

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Power banks in carry‑on; under ~100 Wh common limit

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Hood adjustability: rear volume + front pulls






What I got:


ScotteVest Epic Travel https://www.scottevest.com/products/e...


Already owned 


ScotteVest Pack Windbreaker


https://www.scottevest.com/products/p...


SCOTTeVEST “Best Travel Vest” (Men) — pocket-rich vest (26 pockets), RFID sleeve; great for flights.


https://www.scottevest.com/products/b...


Patagonia Torrentshell 3L (Men) — true waterproof 3-layer shell; reliable all-weather travel jacket.


https://www.patagonia.com/product/men...


Arc’teryx Atom Vest (Men) — breathable synthetic mid-layer; warm even if damp; layers under shells cleanly.


https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/...


 


Outdoor Research Helium Rain Jacket (Men) — ultralight, stuffs in its pocket; excellent “always-in-bag” shell.


https://www.outdoorresearch.com/produ...


Montbell Superior Down Parka (Men) — very packable 800-fill down; big warmth, tiny packed size.


https://www.montbell.com/us/en/produc...


 


RAINS Long Jacket (Unisex) — minimalist, fully waterproof long raincoat; travel-friendly and low-profile.


https://www.us.rains.com/products/lon...


  


Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody (Men) — classic packable down; versatile “one warm layer” for most trips.


https://www.patagonia.com/product/men...


Self Heating Jacket : Men's Heated Jacket with Battery Included 12V Self Warming Parka Coat, Down Ski Jacket, Bluetooth App Control 


https://a.co/d/ecQcS1i


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