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Warm, compressible and incredibly lightweight, the Transcendent Vest™ is built to keep you comfortably insulated when the temperature drops, then stuff away into a corner of your pack when not needed. The vest's high quality 650 down fill insulation keeps you cozy during cross-country rambles or when you're huddled at camp, yet stows neatly for uphill slogs. For multi-day treks, it packs down so small you'll have a hard time not finding space to bring it along.

Avg. Weight (oz./g): 9.4 / 267 L

Features

650 ﬁll down insulation
Brushed-tricot-lined collar
Internal front zip stormflap
Multiple pockets- chest, handwarmer
Left handwarmer pocket doubles as stuff sack
Stretch binding at cuffs
Drawcord hem Fabric- 100% ripstop polyester, 20D body // 100% nylon taffeta, 30D lining

Technology

Down 650+ Goose down is the lightest, warmest and most compressible insulation available. Like all insulation layers, down provides warmth by trapping a layer of air that separates the wearer from the outside cold. 650+ fill-power down is the second highest fill power currently offered by Outdoor Research
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4.7

(based on 3 reviews)

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10/29/2012

5.0

Very warm yet thin.

By Matt

from Seattle

Pros

Light Weight
Thin
Warm

Cons

Best Uses

Everything

I love this vest. It is warm and compressible, yet is still thin enough to wear as a layering piece.
It does infact stuff into the right hand pocket, and even has a loop to hang from a carabiner.
I did buy one size down because I wanted it to fit my torso nice and slim...worked out perfect.

8/1/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Perfect Edition to The Kit Bag

By Luke The Urban Explorer

from Sydney, Australia

Pros

Compact
Construction
Lightweight
Versatile
Warm

Cons

Large fit

Best Uses

Mid layer
Outer layer
Travel
Urban exploring

Versatile it can be worn on the trail or out and about - the construction is second to none with the quality seams and sewing evident with it's tough wearing feel for a down vest.

Perfect as a mid layer under a shell or as an outer layer on crisper days.

The only thing is that it is sizing large so maybe some people might need to go down a size...

1/10/2011

5.0

GREAT

By Aslan

from Missoula, MT

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great overall. Besides the no pocket stuffing, perfect, warm, lightweight. Great job. Will be getting the hoody soon. Cheers.

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Q:
I'm 6'6" and wear a large tall. What size would I order in this vest? Large or X-Large?

Thanks!
Kris
Asked on 12/11/2012 by Kris from Seattle, WA
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- A:
  XL
  Answered on 1/25/2013 by Customer Service from Seattle, WA
Q:
Does this vest have big inside pockets for gloves or climbing skins?
Asked on 11/21/2012 by Archibald from Utah back country
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- A:
  Yes, I have one of these and love it. The inside lining of the pockets make deep inside pockets about 6" wide and 9" deep.
  Answered on 11/28/2012 by Martin from Penrith, UK
Q:
I'm 6'1'', 175 lb, 41 chest, should I go with a medium or a Large?
Asked on 9/8/2012 by Elliot from Ithaca, NY
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- A:
  Probably medium unless your are planning on heavy layers underneath. The medium is a 44" chest and the large is a 47.
  
  Thanks for your question!
  Answered on 9/21/2012 by Outdoor Research CS
Q:
Is this vest windproof?
Asked on 3/9/2012 by Anonymous
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- A:
  The vest will provide some wind protection, but is not rated as windproof.
  Answered on 4/4/2012 by Outdoor Research CS from Seattle, WA
Q:
Does this fit the same as the mithril jacket? I want to know if the small will be too tight. I wear a smalk in everything else.
Asked on 1/21/2011 by Anonymous
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- A:
  No, the Mithril jacket is our Standard fit which tends to be a bit more loose than the Trim Fit of the Transcendent Vest.
  Answered on 2/1/2011 by Outdoor Research CS from Seattle