[pct-l] Was: Leaving List Now: Back On Track - Info requested ondown pullovers

[cmkudija at earthlink.net]

Mike asked: << I'm looking into a UL down pullover ... Does anyone have any
useful info/experience on these types of gear?>>

A couple of years ago I purchased a Mont Bell down sweater and absolutely
love it.  Here's the link to the 6.7 oz men's version:
https://www2.montbell.com/america/asp/products/Spg_shosai.asp?cat=2001&hinba
n=2301283

It's remarkably warm for its weight - probably due to magic properties in
the ballistic airlight nylon fibers in the shell.  It's not a pullover but
is a cardigan-style with snap closures instead of a heavier zipper.  Imho,
being able to open the front gives the garment greater versatility.  It is
quilted in a sewn-through pattern - but I have not noticed any cold spots
around the stitching as one might in a sleeping bag.    I've also got their
down pants - they really help on those cold Sierran nights.

Hmmmnn...6.7 oz at $140.00 vs the 9.7 oz Nunatak at $299 - food for thought!

Christine "Ceanothus" Kudija
PCT partially '94

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Ceanothus (see-ah-no-thus) or California lilac:  Shrubs or small trees,
often with divaricate, sometimes spiny, twigs...[flowers] small but showy,
white to blue or purplish, sometimes lavender or pinkish, borne in terminal
or lateral panicles or umbellike cymes.
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