Norvan Insulated Vest Men's
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Norvan Insulated Vest Men's
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12 out of 13 (92%) reviewers recommend this product
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Rating Summary
Fits:
Fits:, 3.2 out of 5Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 4.7 out of 54.7
Comfort
Comfort, 4.9 out of 54.9
Durability of product
Durability of product, 4.5 out of 54.5
Warmth:
Warmth:, 4.5 out of 54.5
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Portland Oregon
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect for runners
a year ago
I really like this running vest. Its perfect. Love the weight and light insulation on the chest. The back panel is perfect for dumping excess heat.The pockets in the back are a little loose for my taste.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: M
Q: Pros:
A: Weight, minimal, good layer option
Q: Cons:
A: Back pockets
Q: Activity
A: running
Q: Your Height:
A: 5'8
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:
Fits:, 3.0 out of 5Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 4.0 out of 54.0
Comfort
Comfort, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
4 out of 5 stars.
Close to being great.
a year ago
Really enjoy the Coreloft 40 insulation in the front and vented back, as that’s the first place I start to sweat. This vest adds a ton of versatility to my winter running kit, and I find myself always bringing it with me thanks to its light/compact size.
It does not need hand warming pockets as it’s a running vest. Arcteryx sells multiple other vest with hand pockets if that’s what you need.
I would trade the rear stuff pocket for a chest pocket, as I find the rear pocket to be kind of useless. Like others have said, items tend to bounce out, so it’s only really good a stuff pocket and no valuables.
If the next iteration adds these updates it’ll be an easy 5/5
Q: Size Purchased:
A: M
Q: Pros:
A: Breathable wind protection.
Q: Cons:
A: Needs chest pocket.
Q: Activity
A: Trail running.
Q: Your Height:
A: 5’8
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:
Fits:, 4.0 out of 5Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 4.0 out of 54.0
Comfort
Comfort, 5.0 out of 55.0
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San Juan Capistrano, CA
Age:55-64
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
3 out of 5 stars.
Not for cycling
a year ago
Purchased for road cycling. Vest fits nice and looks good but does not provide enough wind protection. My old uninsulated, mesh back Castelli wind vest works better. I assume the lack of wind protection is probably what makes the Norvan more breathable? I wanted something that would provide a bit of warmth with minimal insulation and was easy to carry but the intrusion of wind through the fabric offsets the benefits I was hoping to get. I guess it is only meant for running? But even if that is so, at such a high price the product should be fully feature packed.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: Medium
Q: Pros:
A: Very nice fit
Q: Cons:
A: Not windproof
Q: Activity
A: Cycling
Q: Your Height:
A: 5'9"
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Fits:
Fits:, 3.0 out of 5Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 4.0 out of 54.0
Comfort
Comfort, 4.0 out of 54.0
2 Comments
a year ago
I would expect that a simple vest, made with minimal amount of material and priced over $200, would be wind proof. Runners must not encounter wind....?
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1 out of 5 stars.
Terrible
a year ago
Terrible item. Stains if you look at it. Wore it once and it somehow marked. Wipe if with water and the stain got bigger. Stuck it in the wash and the stain did come out, but gained about 3 others. Top also looks about 5 years old now . Joke ! Guess it was only cheap... £150 cheap !!! You don't get what you pay for in this case. Doesn't even deserve 1 star. I'd avoid this one !!
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a year ago
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Oslo, Norway
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
Body TypeSlim
5 out of 5 stars.
Wind and cold protection with great breathing
a year ago
Great design and function. I have used the Atom Sl vest for running until now. The Norvan vest is thinner, but much better for running because of the breathing panel at the back, and low package volume. It also have reflective details. This will be a favorite to protect for wind and cold. If you need pockets I recommend adding a belt like the Norvan belt.
Q: Size Purchased:
A: Small
Q: Pros:
A: Breathing, wind protection, volume
Q: Cons:
A: None
Q: Activity
A: Trail running
Q: Your Height:
A: 174
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:
Fits:, 3.0 out of 5Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
Comfort
Comfort, 5.0 out of 55.0
1 Comment
a year ago
Thank for you sharing this review , i was between ordering the Atom SL & Norvan vest and this highlights exactly the difference i was looking for!
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Terrebonne
Age:55-64
Gender:Male
Body TypeSlim
5 out of 5 stars.
Un produit que je ne peux me passer
a year ago
Cette veste fait toujours partie de mon sac à dos quand je part à l’aventure ou en pour la ville quand nous avons des écarts de température comme isolants
Translate with GoogleQ: Pros:
A: Confort et isolation et stylée
Q: Activity
A: Tout activité pleine aire et en ville
Q: Your Height:
A: 33cm
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Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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London
Age:45-54
Gender:Male
5 out of 5 stars.
Light & warm
a year ago
It is a very light & nice looking vest, adds lots of warmth to the torso, you just need to start running & you will feel it quickly & might even start sweating
Q: Your Height:
A: 177
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:
Fits:, 3.0 out of 5Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 5.0 out of 55.0
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Calgary, ab
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Body TypeAthletic
3 out of 5 stars.
A very average running vest
a year ago
This vest will become part of my standard kit for crispy shoulder season runs, warmer winter days, biking, and long mountain runs. It adds some warmth and wind protection to the torso, which will be especially nice on the days when I struggle to pick what base layer to wear or when conditions shift.
Now for the downsides - there are no hand pockets, which I would love to see for small items or to warm the hands a bit. the rear pocket closure has a very loose stretch material closure, so it's useless for any items you care about, and if you carry the vest by the clip in that pocket, bouncing from running pops the vest out of the stow pocket. The vest is also not trim fit, and fits similar to any of my normal XL regular fit. If you're between sizes, I would almost argue to downsize. Lastly, the photos on the website of the black vest imply it has a stowe away hood. It does not.
If it has some zipper pockets and proper trim fit, this would be a solid 5 star.
Q: Pros:
A: Wind resistant, some warmth,
Q: Cons:
A: No pockets, not trim fit
Q: Activity
A: Trail running, biking
Q: Your Height:
A: 6'2
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Fits:
Fits:, 4.0 out of 5Fits Very Small
Fits Very Large
Quality of Product
Quality of Product, 4.0 out of 54.0
1 Comment
a year ago
I get some of the comments here, but for clarification the Norvan IS Vest in question is a (trail) running specific vest, hence the lack of need and practicability of there being pockets–which add unnecessary bulk in this case, and detract from essentialist design.
Additionally, the photos do not imply that there is a stow-hood. In terms of the hood in question, which is not mentioned in the product features or description (surprise, because it's not a feature), the hood is clearly coming from the top that the model is wearing in addition to the vest–appropriate winter layering in this very case.
But other than that, I do agree with your opinions, on the decisions made in terms of fit over the past year.
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Norvan Insulated Vest
Ultralight mountain running vest providing measured warmth and breathable comfort.
$180.00
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Norvan Insulated Vest Men's
Ultralight, highly packable – it stuffs into its own pocket – and designed for mountain runners, the Norvan Insulated Vest is a go-to for high output in colder conditions. The 40gsm Coreloft™ insulation combines warmth, breathability, and compressibility. Fortius™ Air 20 face fabric allows airflow for climate control and has a DWR finish to repel moisture. Stripped to the essential, the minimalist design has a streamlined fit that moves with you and layers comfortably under the Norvan GORE-TEX shell.
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