Best Lightline Down Vest Down Vests

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The Lightline Down Vest is an excellent choice for versatility and durability. It is a reliable, weather-resistant layer that keeps your core warm on chilly adventures.

Mountain Equipment says: 

A super warm and protective down vest that provides essential insulation and unhindered movement in freezing conditions. With high-quality down fill and protective DRILITE® Loft fabric, the Lightline vest offers crucial core warmth for trekkers and mountaineers. Easily thrown on over other layers during exposed stops, it packs away small enough to fit in any pack.

Our Verdict

The Mountain Equipment Lightline Down Vest delivers impressive warmth and weather resistance in a lightweight, packable design, making it a dependable layer for cold-weather adventures. Whether trekking or climbing, it provides essential insulation without sacrificing mobility.

Weighing 439g in a medium, the vest offers 160g of 700-fill power down, ensuring exceptional warmth for its weight. The DRILITE Loft outer fabric is windproof and water-resistant, easily standing up to brisk winds and light precipitation. I particularly appreciated the thoughtful touches, such as the adjustable hem drawcords, which help seal in warmth, and the two zipped hand warmer pockets. The inner zipped pocket is perfect for safeguarding small valuables.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• DRILITE® Loft 40D outer fabric; totally windproof and highly water resistant
• 160g (size L) of Pure Down with a minimum content of 90/10 700 fill power
• Stitched-through construction throughout
• 2-way YKK® moulded centre front zip with rear insulated baffle
• 2 zipped hand warmer pockets
• Inner zipped security pocket
• Hem drawcords

Specifications

• Small weighs: 393g
• Medium weighs: 439g
• Large weighs: 472g
• XLarge weighs: 507g

Material & Construction

• Fabric: 40D – 63g / 1.9oz
• Outer: Woven Ripstop with PU Coating 40D
• Lining: Woven Downproof Lining with Cire Treament
• Down Fill: Duck Down 90/10 700FP

Help & advice:

• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear
• The Ultimate Guide to Choosing an Ultralight Down Jacket
• Down Quality
• All About Down
• Hydrophobic Down