Will and Marty speak about recent travel experience and travel tech jackets and vests3‑piece system: shell + insulated mid‑layer + vestShell is breathable & has DWR (water‑repellent)Insulation suits climate: down (dry/cold) or synthetic (wet/cold)Merino/blend liner or odor‑resistant inner fabricWeight 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 walletTwo deep drop pockets to “TSA‑dump” small itemsKey leash/clip; hidden sleeve for tracker (AirTag/Tile)Cable pass‑through from power‑bank pocket to chestTwo‑way front zipper (plane comfort)Raglan/articulated shoulders (backpack‑friendly)Low‑noise fabric if recording on the roadRain: taped seams, adjustable hood, small brimVentilation: pit‑zips or mesh to prevent overheatingWind layer pairs cleanly over a vestInside pockets for valuables in crowdsOption to lock zipper pulls with a mini‑carabinerRFID sleeve for passport or use RFID pouchPower‑bank pocket high on chest (stays warm)Glove‑friendly zipper pulls & big togglesEyewear pocket with soft liner (sunglasses/readers)Reflective accents for night walkingSelf‑pack pocket or stuff sackQuick dry time (avoid heavy cotton)Load phone, passport, wallet, earbuds, power bank + short cableSit like on a plane—does anything jab/bunch?Raise arms as if stowing a bag—hem stays putBend forward—nothing falls outWarm/humid: ultralight wind shell + tech vestShoulder season: waterproof shell + synthetic vestCold/dry: lightweight down + stretch shell (vest for planes)Power banks in carry‑on; under ~100 Wh common limitHood adjustability: rear volume + front pullsWhat I got:ScotteVest Epic Travel https://www.scottevest.com/products/epic-travel-jacket-for-men?variant=45556698972375  Already owned ScotteVest Pack Windbreakerhttps://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/ecQcS1iWhere to Find UsPodcasts on all major podcast platformsVideo and podcasts on: https://YouTube.com/@GUAGPodcastMore shows at: https://www.thepodtalk.net- The Tech Savvy Professor- The Old Mac Gang- Vision ProFiles (Apple Vision Pro & AR/VR)- Circular Firing SquadCatch Marty as a guest on:- MacVoices Live with Chuck Joiner (Tuesdays)- InTouch With iOS with David Ginsburg (Thursdays)Email: [email protected]: ThePodTalk.Net 

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