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

[Mike Saenz]

Ooooo...
Nice.

The Nunatak has a hood option that would save me another few ounces if I
dropped my fleece cap. Does the Montbell product have a similar option?

Michael  Saenz
Associate Partner

MVE & Partners, Inc. | Architecture + Planning + Interiors 
Irvine + Oakland + Honolulu

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-----Original Message-----
From: matt maxon [mailto:matt at mattmaxon.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 11:19 AM
To: cmkudija at earthlink.net
Cc: Mike Saenz; PCT List
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Was: Leaving List Now: Back On Track - Info
requested ondown pullovers

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cmkudija at earthlink.net wrote:
> 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&h
inba
> 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
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