Will and Marty speak about recent travel experience and travel tech jackets and vests
3‑piece system: shell + insulated mid‑layer + vest
Shell is breathable & has DWR (water‑repellent)
Insulation suits climate: down (dry/cold) or synthetic (wet/cold)
Merino/blend liner or odor‑resistant inner fabric
Weight goal: shell 10–16 oz; vest 9–14 oz (packable)
Zipped, lay‑flat chest pocket (phone/boarding pass)
Internal passport pocket (zipped) fits passport + slim wallet
Two deep drop pockets to “TSA‑dump” small items
Key leash/clip; hidden sleeve for tracker (AirTag/Tile)
Cable pass‑through from power‑bank pocket to chest
Two‑way front zipper (plane comfort)
Raglan/articulated shoulders (backpack‑friendly)
Low‑noise fabric if recording on the road
Rain: taped seams, adjustable hood, small brim
Ventilation: pit‑zips or mesh to prevent overheating
Wind layer pairs cleanly over a vest
Inside pockets for valuables in crowds
Option to lock zipper pulls with a mini‑carabiner
RFID sleeve for passport or use RFID pouch
Power‑bank pocket high on chest (stays warm)
Glove‑friendly zipper pulls & big toggles
Eyewear pocket with soft liner (sunglasses/readers)
Reflective accents for night walking
Self‑pack pocket or stuff sack
Quick dry time (avoid heavy cotton)
Load phone, passport, wallet, earbuds, power bank + short cable
Sit like on a plane—does anything jab/bunch?
Raise arms as if stowing a bag—hem stays put
Bend forward—nothing falls out
Warm/humid: ultralight wind shell + tech vest
Shoulder season: waterproof shell + synthetic vest
Cold/dry: lightweight down + stretch shell (vest for planes)
Power banks in carry‑on; under ~100 Wh common limit
Hood adjustability: rear volume + front pulls
What I got:
ScotteVest Epic Travel https://www.scottevest.com/products/epic-travel-jacket-for-men?variant=45556698972375
Already owned
ScotteVest Pack Windbreaker
https://www.scottevest.com/products/pack-windbreaker
SCOTTeVEST “Best Travel Vest” (Men) — pocket-rich vest (26 pockets), RFID sleeve; great for flights.
https://www.scottevest.com/products/best-travel-vest-for-men
Patagonia Torrentshell 3L (Men) — true waterproof 3-layer shell; reliable all-weather travel jacket.
https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-torrentshell-3-layer-rain-jacket/85241.html
Arc’teryx Atom Vest (Men) — breathable synthetic mid-layer; warm even if damp; layers under shells cleanly.
https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/atom-vest-9559
Outdoor Research Helium Rain Jacket (Men) — ultralight, stuffs in its pocket; excellent “always-in-bag” shell.
https://www.outdoorresearch.com/products/mens-helium-rain-jacket-322402
Montbell Superior Down Parka (Men) — very packable 800-fill down; big warmth, tiny packed size.
https://www.montbell.com/us/en/products/detail/2301375
RAINS Long Jacket (Unisex) — minimalist, fully waterproof long raincoat; travel-friendly and low-profile.
https://www.us.rains.com/products/long-jacket-female
Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody (Men) — classic packable down; versatile “one warm layer” for most trips.
https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-down-sweater-insulated-hoody/84702.html
Self Heating Jacket : Men's Heated Jacket with Battery Included 12V Self Warming Parka Coat, Down Ski Jacket, Bluetooth App Control
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