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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/e...
Already owned:
ScotteVest Pack Windbreaker
⁠https://www.scottevest.com/products/p...

SCOTTeVEST “Best Travel Vest” (Men) — pocket-rich vest (26 pockets), RFID sleeve; great for flights.
⁠https://www.scottevest.com/products/b...

Patagonia Torrentshell 3L (Men) — true waterproof 3-layer shell; reliable all-weather travel jacket.
⁠https://www.patagonia.com/product/men...

Arc’teryx Atom Vest (Men) — breathable synthetic mid-layer; warm even if damp; layers under shells cleanly.
⁠https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/...
 
Outdoor Research Helium Rain Jacket (Men) — ultralight, stuffs in its pocket; excellent “always-in-bag” shell.
⁠https://www.outdoorresearch.com/produ...

Montbell Superior Down Parka (Men) — very packable 800-fill down; big warmth, tiny packed size.
⁠https://www.montbell.com/us/en/produc...
 
RAINS Long Jacket (Unisex) — minimalist, fully waterproof long raincoat; travel-friendly and low-profile.
⁠https://www.us.rains.com/products/lon...
  
Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody (Men) — classic packable down; versatile “one warm layer” for most trips.
⁠https://www.patagonia.com/product/men...

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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