{"id":155944,"date":"2024-10-15T16:46:23","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T07:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/?post_type=review-global&#038;p=155944"},"modified":"2024-10-15T16:46:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T07:46:23","slug":"best-for-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"review-global","link":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/review-global\/best-for-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Best for this winter."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-155693\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC6447-4-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC6447-4-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC6447-4-1720x1147.jpg 1720w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC6447-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC6447-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC6447-4.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m excited about the collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/pilgrimsurfsupply.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOorDxPtzyYxyN4uRsHi3hi7-GL-2Gd__LiD-woSt2kaSu1bH4jUT\">Pilgrim Surf+Supply<\/a> x Blue Lug every year.<\/p>\n<p>This year, I bought two of them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/pilgrim-velocity-vest-black.html\">*PILGRIMxBLUE LUG* velocity vest (black)<\/a> Size: small<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/pilgrim-blue-lug-alpha-pullover-navy.html\">*PILGRIMxBLUE LUG* alpha pullover (navy)<\/a> Size: small<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-155865\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC08946-28-853x1280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"853\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC08946-28-853x1280.jpg 853w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC08946-28-1147x1720.jpg 1147w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC08946-28-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC08946-28-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC08946-28.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I bought the velocity jacket last year and it was so good, so I think the vest version is also nice. The good point is that it&#8217;s made of thin fabric, but it works really well as a windbreaker. Of course, it&#8217;s originally intended to be so, but it keeps you warm more than expected.<\/p>\n<p>However, I&#8217;m a bit sensitive to heat and I&#8217;ve used the jacket mainly in the fall to the winter, so this vest version is gonna be my go-to clothing for all seasons. Even in the hot summer, we sometimes need something to put on in too much air conditioned place.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-155867\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC09852-1-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC09852-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC09852-1-1720x1147.jpg 1720w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC09852-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC09852-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC09852-1.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Speaking of the size, I&#8217;m 163cm (5.34 ft) and this is me putting on the vest (small) on the t-shirt (<a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/blue-lug-best-friend-t-shirt-for-guuyan-navy.html\">*BLUE LUG* best friend t-shirt for guuyan<\/a> medium). There&#8217;s still a room.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-155869\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC09857-4-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC09857-4-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC09857-4-1720x1147.jpg 1720w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC09857-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC09857-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC09857-4.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I think this size is just right for me because I wanna put on a thick sweatshirt or a sweater in the winter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-155868\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC09854-2-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC09854-2-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC09854-2-1720x1147.jpg 1720w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC09854-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC09854-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC09854-2.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You don&#8217;t need think about the size too much since you can adjust it a little bit with the drawcords on the hems.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-155694\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC6504-7-853x1280.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"853\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC6504-7-853x1280.jpg 853w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC6504-7-1147x1720.jpg 1147w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC6504-7-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC6504-7-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC6504-7.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For the pullover, I was wondering between small and medium which Duncan (second from the left) is wearing in the picture, but as I mentioned, I chose small for me because I&#8217;ve already known it&#8217;s warm enough with a long sleeve t-shirt or a sweater.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-155897\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC00055-10-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC00055-10-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC00055-10-1720x1147.jpg 1720w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC00055-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC00055-10-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC00055-10.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you have a plan to wear it with the velocity vest, I&#8217;d recommend to take the same size as the vest.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-155898\" src=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC00066-11-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC00066-11-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC00066-11-1720x1147.jpg 1720w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC00066-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC00066-11-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC00066-11.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s really difficult to choose clothes for riding. We always feel cold just after you leave home, but we&#8217;ll soon feel hot when you start pedaling. We have to match one or another, but I tend to choose my clothes for the time when I feel hot.<\/p>\n<p>I believe a vest is just right for such a occasion and I&#8217;ve been using down vest for couple of years. It&#8217;s also my favorite point that it&#8217;s not so bulky when not wearing.<\/p>\n<p>So excited that I got the alpha pullover and the velocity vest this year.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m now undefinable to the cold and all we do is just wait for the winter!<\/p>\n<p>(By the way, I&#8217;m wondering if I should buy <a href=\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=alpha+pants\">the alpha pants<\/a>&#8230; I think it&#8217;s definitely good for walking the dog.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":155896,"template":"","better_featured_image":{"id":155896,"alt_text":"","caption":"","description":"","media_type":"image","media_details":{"width":1320,"height":1980,"file":"2024\/10\/DSC00061-2.jpg","filesize":426716,"sizes":{"medium":{"file":"DSC00061-2-853x1280.jpg","width":853,"height":1280,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":191213,"source_url":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC00061-2-853x1280.jpg"},"large":{"file":"DSC00061-2-1147x1720.jpg","width":1147,"height":1720,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":310292,"source_url":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC00061-2-1147x1720.jpg"},"thumbnail":{"file":"DSC00061-2-512x768.jpg","width":512,"height":768,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":81076,"source_url":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC00061-2-512x768.jpg"},"1536x1536":{"file":"DSC00061-2-1024x1536.jpg","width":1024,"height":1536,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":257407,"source_url":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC00061-2-1024x1536.jpg"},"post-thumbnail":{"file":"DSC00061-2-800x600.jpg","width":800,"height":600,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":78718,"source_url":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC00061-2-800x600.jpg"},"yarpp-thumbnail":{"file":"DSC00061-2-120x120.jpg","width":120,"height":120,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":5554,"source_url":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC00061-2-120x120.jpg"}},"image_meta":{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0","keywords":[]}},"post":155863,"source_url":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC00061-2.jpg"},"acf":{"ctm-post-priority":"0"},"post-meta-fields":{"_edit_lock":["1728982786:70"],"_edit_last":["70"],"ctm-post-priority":["0"],"_ctm-post-priority":["field_6522836fa8f5e"],"_my_meta_value_key":["[{\"pid\":43850,\"name\":\"*PILGRIM\u00d7BLUE LUG* velocity vest (black)\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/pilgrim-velocity-vest-black.html\",\"src\":\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/58380b5adbf00c5b2741afb4fc1b2f76\/d\/s\/dsc07820-12_1.jpg\"},{\"pid\":43870,\"name\":\"*PILGRIM\u00d7BLUE LUG* alpha pullover (navy)\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/pilgrim-blue-lug-alpha-pullover-navy.html\",\"src\":\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/58380b5adbf00c5b2741afb4fc1b2f76\/d\/s\/dsc07790-1.jpg\"},{\"pid\":43855,\"name\":\"*PILGRIM\u00d7BLUE LUG* velocity vest (grey)\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/pilgrim-blue-lug-velocity-vest-grey.html\",\"src\":\"https:\/\/global.bluelug.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/cache\/58380b5adbf00c5b2741afb4fc1b2f76\/d\/s\/dsc07818-11_1.jpg\"}]"],"_thumbnail_id":["155896"]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/review-global\/155944"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/review-global"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/review-global"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/40"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/155896"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluelug.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=155944"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}