I'm 5' 8", male, 22 years old, 150 lbs. I'm doing a NOBO thru hike, starting May 15th (I know it's late, have to finish college first).
I've been looking into a ton of different vests for my insulation layer but I haven't even considered getting a jacket. I already have a Marmot PreCip rain jacket but I wasn't sure if I'd want something other than a vest.
I know it'll be summer and plenty warm but I have issues staying warm.
Here are the vests I've been looking at:
Marmot Zeus Vest - 10
Marmot Baffin Vest - 8
WM Flash Vest - 3.5
Marmot Guides Vest - 15
PHD Minimus Down Vest - 9
triple zero down Antza - 7
FF Hyperion/Helios - 7.5
Skaha Down Vest - 5.5
Sherpa Vajra - 10
GoLite Beartooth - 13
GoLite Cady 2477 - 12
mont-bell U.L. thermawrap - 5.4
mont-bell alpine Light Down - 9.9