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 

https://a.co/d/ecQcS1i

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