Rated 5 out of 5 by Airlago Like the title says...
This is truly an item to pack away and take anywhere you. Great for cool mornings in the Northeast and is surprisingly warm.
May 15, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by jrouha Light and Warm
This a great vest! It is very warm even though it is lightweight. You can easily wear it on its own or under another jacket without a problem.
Highly recommend...
April 10, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by BMike light and comfortable
I purchased this with the matching jacket. I combine them with the trail model rain jacket and find I need little else on the trail unless it gets extremely cold.
March 13, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by lanman vest
this is an excellent vest. Very lightweight very warm. I would purchase it again.
March 13, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by AuntieAme Great B-day Gift!
I purchased this vest for my dad's 71st birthday. He loves it says it is a perfect fit. He is 6'4", 185 lbs. I chose the Tall in Medium. I hope this helps you. I always appreciate it when others give details of their build, the size & the fit. Keep up the good work LLB!
March 7, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by tjohn Nice Mid Layer Or Stand Alone
Don't let the light weight of this vest fool you. It is great as a mid layer under your ski jacket and isn't cumbersome so there is no restriction of movement. I've used it under down ski jackets for a day on the slopes and was very comfortable. When not skiing, it's great to wear on hikes or just around town. It packs up into next to nothing so you can just stuff it in your backpack.
February 27, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Birdinggirl Comfortable and amazingly warm!
I love this vest! I am actually wearing it right now. It is lightweight, yet very warm and comfortable, not to mention stylish! Thanks L.L. Bean!
February 22, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Livinginthenorth Good vest but cut is far too bulky.
It's warm. Quality seems to be good. Cut is slightly too short for a 6 foot tall person in large. As well, it's said to be trim but even at 195 lbs, I find it's far too loose. Decent zipper. Slightly noisy when walking but not too bad.
Large at 42 - 44 should actually mean something close to that. That said, if it fits, you'll be happy with it.
February 14, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jimbo49 Great Value
My Ascent Packaway Vest is exactly what I was looking for - light in weight yet warm enough to cope with the cold weather of New Hampshire. I find myself wearing it more than I originally anticipated. Great value!
February 8, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by skipjack Great Packaway Vest
I purchased the earlier version of this vest, my immediate reaction was negative - no vest/cell phone pocket, no adjustable hem and not that warm. As soon as I put this model on I knew it was perfect. It would appear that other people had the same experience as I did and Bean quickly responded with this much improved model. I purchased it as a light packable travel accessory - keep me warm on the plane or wear under a jacket. I love the vest, now wear it on a regular basis and purchased a second one as backup. Great product, I have recommend it to friends and family. Thanks Bean.
February 6, 2013