Rated 3 out of
5
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Dan R Chicago from
Nice but a little short
I'm 5'9" tall and this vest only comes a few inches below my belt...it's okay for me (but just barely) but I wonder how it would be for those taller than me. I know young people (I;m an old guy) wear things tighter and shorter so maybe that's the idea here!
Date published: 2023-10-19
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Mike from
Packable Vest
Great vest. Had one for years and wore it often in cold weather. It packs up small, went to Boundary Waters with me one year in May and wore it every day. Put on some weight with age and decided to size up to a large tall. Bean large is very large. Guess I can wear it over more layers.
Date published: 2023-10-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Chaz from
A good vest of highest quality
This is a very nice lightweight vest perfect for layering on a crisp fall day. My go to vest.
Date published: 2023-10-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dave on Cape Cod from
Deceptively light weight !
Bought the jacket last year, was my go to jacket all winter. Deceptively light weight. Bought the vest version for those half warm days. All my other jackets are living in the closet.
Date published: 2023-09-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Kathie from
Happy with vest
I bought the black version (no orange zipper) of this vest for my husband. He loves it because its so light and comfortable to wear, even in summer.
Date published: 2023-07-14
Rated 2 out of
5
by
W Golly from
Way too roomy fit
The description says "Slightly Fitted"... no way, in fact it is overly roomy. Very poor design, though materials seem just fine.
Date published: 2023-06-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Reets from
Men's PrimaLoft Parkway Vest
Perfect to wear with long sleeve shirt. It is soft and comfortable.
Date published: 2023-05-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jose Zelaya from
Great fit/ great for traveling
Great fit and comfortable.easy to pack away. I would buy again.
Date published: 2023-05-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Gotta have one in Colorad from
A wardrobe must have..
My second one... love this vest for the 40 - 70 degree summer evenings and spring days ..
Date published: 2023-05-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
John Doherty from
Good price and color
Excellent vest, love the fit and the comfort. Smart to wear with anything
Date published: 2023-04-30
Rated 4 out of
5
by
lars from
The Good, Bad and the Ugly
The Good: Fits into its own zippered pocket making it great for travel. Has a large zippered top pocket, large enough to hold a phone and wallet, inside pocket with zipper, hand pockets with zippers, all zippers are YKK quality. Warm and lightweight.
The Bad: The price. The orange material inside is too loud.
The Ugly: I'm a size 41 chest. The medium fits a bit tight, the large fit me like a pillowcase.
Date published: 2023-04-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
DJ50 from
My favorite clothing item this year
I wear this all the time. Some examples:
In the house and at work on cold days
On cold walks under a wind proof jacket
Under my coat while skiing
Hikes under 60 degrees
Great pockets. I got the navy in size M and just ordered the jacket too.
5’9” 172 pounds 33” waist
I love it!
Date published: 2023-04-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Richard from
Best Vest EVER!!
Absolutely the most lightweight, and yet warmest vest I have ever owned. Fits easily under jackets, and yet you don't feel "stuffed"!!
Date published: 2023-03-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Mainer from
Nice and light
Bought 2 of these, surprisingly warm and very comfortable.
Date published: 2023-03-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Outback hiker from
Just right and NOT made in China
Versatile, comfortable, warm and ample pockets. My wife loves hers and recommended this to me. I am glad she did. And it is easy to compress into my back pack.
Date published: 2023-03-18
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Bubba from
Looks good but the proof is in the performance
Seems well designed and time will tell about the warmth and quality of the vest. I plan to be using it for travel in the next couple of months.
Date published: 2023-03-16
Rated 4 out of
5
by
LMM2021 from
Fits as expected!
Love the fit and look as this holds to traditional-standard no European fit thankfully!
Date published: 2023-03-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Wendy from
Excellent Quality Men's Lightweight Packaway Vest
I purchased this vest for my husband. It fits very well and looks good on him. It is a lightweight vest, which is great for travel and for climates that are not very cold. We love the pockets and the fact that it is washable.
Date published: 2023-03-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Frankie Boy from
Great Vest
Warm and very lightweight. Not bulky. Easy too clean. Unlike some Bean products, zips easily and doesn’t get stuck.
Date published: 2023-02-25
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Connie from
Where's the puff?
the vest is a great fit, but I thought it would be a bit puffier. It's very thin.
Date published: 2023-02-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
John S from
Primaloft
I love it and wear it constantly. It’s warm, light, and attractive.
Date published: 2023-02-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Timmy from
Worth the expense
Lightweight and warm. Works well as a foundation article.
Date published: 2023-02-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Danny from
Very light weight and nice looking.
Very light weight and nice looking. You will like this vest!
Date published: 2023-02-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
AmyP from
Great Buy
My husband normally wears a L, but the M gave a better snug fit, if that is what you are looking for in appearance. It is perfect over a sweatshirt, or this T-shirt. gives that extra warmth, is cozy, and comfortable. My husband loves it!! Great material too. Highly recommend.
Date published: 2023-01-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Deer Creek Freak from
Takes me places I couldn't go without it
Thumbing through my hard drive, came across this picture of me and my Boxer in December 2019, a couple of months after I
lbought this vest. This was the first time I really put it through its paces.
I live in California's Central Valley, a few miles inland from the Sacramento Delta. Winter can be rather chilly and damp, especially when there's a breeze coming in over the Delta.
This picture is from a beach overlook about four miles north of San Simeon, CA on the Pacific Coast Highway right where the elephant seals congregate shortly before the New Year, just stretching out on the beach and increasing their population.
Late in the afternoon, two days before Christmas, a bit overcast, roughly low-40s, relatively high humidity by the feel of things, and winds gusting up to better than 30%.
And there I am, standing a stone's throw from the shoreline, 68 years old, arthritic back and hips, discs the consistency of tofu wearing a t-shirt and a Polartec 200 jacket, ready to get back in the car and let everyone else watch the seals.
Had the vest packed up in its pocket hanging from a belt loop and, long story short, put it on over my jacket and hung around outside for an hour taking pictures and enjoying the local critters.
My arms could have used a little more protection from the temperature, but even with the wind whipping in there, my upper body stayed warm, no sense of a wind chill and still free to move about comfortably carrying two cameras strapped around my neck and a 70-pound Boxer on a leash.
Great quality and craftsmanship, which shouldn't surpise anyone coming to this website or to one of the brick-and-mortars. Simple, functional, efficient design that fit my 5' 10", 170 lb frame perfectly.
And it's just as much of a blessing taking the hound up into the Sierras for a brisk autumn stroll.
I've learned to trust the guys back in Maine to keep me comfortable, protected and going places I couldn't go otherwise at times I would otherwise I'd be spending at home.
Date published: 2023-01-24
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Raj J from
Zipper does not zip smoothly. Very frustrating.
Zipper does not zip smoothly. You will need to use both hands to zip. One to pull the jacket down, and the other to zip.
The zipper on the Men’s Ultralight 850 Down Sweater Hooded Jacket is super smooth, and very easy to zip with just one hand. It is the best zipper I have had on a jacket. I wish this same zipper had been used on this vest.
Date published: 2023-01-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Ancel Carpenter from
Worth it!
Perfect fit, lightweight & warm. Great out by itself or layered with a jacket
Date published: 2023-01-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
James from
Perfect vest
This is an excellent vesr, love that it's not down andand is washable. It's perfect!
Date published: 2023-01-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Susanne from
Primaloft vest
Light and packable. Great under jacket. Length is good, might try tall next time.
Date published: 2023-01-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Marina from
Great Vest!
This is a well made, beautiful, light weight, and warm vest. I bought this for my husband as Christmas gift. He loves it!!!
Date published: 2023-01-14