Is this vest lightweight (in articular, cool for hot climates) and quick-drying?
1690344
Kit, the vest is moderately light weight. It is not heavy, but, I would certainly not consider this weight super light weight. I live in Tucson and do not find it hot. As for quick dry, I would say no. It is not quick dry material, it is more of a cotton blend. I use my vest for birding to hold my extra camera lenses, field guides and snacks. I love it, it does get too hot in the warmth of the desert days and is warm layer on chilly winter mornings in Arizona. Good luck!
1690345
Not sure how quickly it dries - never wore it in the rain. But it is very lightweight.
1690346
I'd say about a pound. The real weight will depend on how much you put in the pockets. If you intend to carry lenses and accessories, the weight of the vest will be immaterial. I've used it on moderate days (60s-70s in sunlight), so can't give an answer about hot weather or quick drying.
1690347
Yes. We live in Texas so it can get really hot in the summer. My brother in law loves his vest.
424231
I haven't had any problems with the fabric in hot weather. It does not retain the heat.
1910141
Yes, it is pretty thin and lightweight. I switched to the Urban Armor and love it! Hope this helps.
303007
It has a mesh like material on 1/2 of it. I wouldn't describe it as super breathable, but it is probabl cooler than the original. If you are going to use this in hot weather or live in a warmer climate I would totally recommend the breeze version.
1021967
They are a little heavy, but not really uncomfortable. I bought the vest for gardening in the summer. It gets over 100 deg. here. At that temperature the vest cools for only about and hour.
102067
This shirt is light weight, it will definitely keep you warm and dry. I work outside in all weather conditions at a golf course and this is my third shirt of this type.
581029
I use the suit for Walking. I. does seem heavy enough that it would keep you dry when riding
676505
yes it is! I was on a trip to Greenville SC. we got stuck in the rain and none of my stuff got to wet. I also wear it around everywhere and sweat with it on. it's been really awesome! I may upgrade to one of the larger ones but this particular bad is amazing!
722623
I think it would be great because of how light it is. It's also a great windbreaker. I don't think you'd get too hot.
131620
I stay in singapore n its hot n humid. I wouldnt say its super light weight however they are not those thick n heavy. Yes its breathable
1251186
This hat will dry quickly and provide some relief from light rain, but it is intended as a sun hat, not a rain hat. It is not hydrophobic like a durable water repellent treated material. It is made from lightweight materials and should pack easily.
1130603
The vest does ride a little high, but not uncomfortably high. I did an 8 mile, and a 10 mile ride, and I almost forget that it's there. It never chafed (for me - I guess every body is different,) and it stayed out of my way.
135537
No. The body of the vest is mesh, the rest of the vest is the solid floatation type material. It is an excellent vest, light weight and not bulky. My husband uses it for both kayaking and dragon boating.
1565450
Yup, pretty quick drying. The sizes run small though so order appropriately :-)
1182650
I have used this helmet on 3-5 hour rides in Indiana summers on high humidity days and it is about the same as wearing a ball cap. That is why I like the helmet, it is light and not restrictive. If it is hot, you will sweat, but it is a great helmet for rides in high(er) temps.
223831
Each person is different and their tolerance to climate is going to be different. I tend to overheat easily and found that 45-65 with this product is great. It keeps me cool in the warmer weather and warm in the colder weather. However 65 might be the extreme of this weight. I would suggest a light weight merino wool base layer if you are going to be in 60+ degree weather. You can always strip down a layer but it is hard to strip off your base layer :)
2452
Not really! It's very light and breatheable. But I guess it also depends on what you wear underneath.