Our Studio



Nadia Burton, Founder & Lead Designer

Nadia Burton has been involved in the ski industry for over 25 years. She skied competitively- both in park and big mountain- throughout her twenties based out of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Her experience in the ski industry spans from athlete to cat ski guide to helping run base operations for heli ski operations in Alaska. Nadia has been designing, sewing and manufacturing goods since 2015 and runs her business splitting her time between Laramie, Wyoming and Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Watch Nadia skiing Alaska.

Josh Burton, Co-Owner/Designer

Popping out of the womb wearing a PFD, Josh Burton was born and raised on the river. He hails from the Nantahala River zone in Western North Carolina and has guided on rivers throughout the US and Canada. A longtime Steamboat local, you can find Burton shredding on a snowboard or skis and you can't miss his big blond mustache and huge smile.

Erin Maloney, Master Seamstress

Erin Maloney is originally from Wisconsin, but fell in love with the Rocky Mountains. She now calls Laramie home where she has been sewing and designing outdoor clothing and gear for over 9 years. She enjoys trail running, camping, hiking, cross country skiing, and long walks on the beach. She frequently travels to Mexico and loves to go on adventures with her Chihuahua mix Skippy.

Brad Wilson, Production Assistant

Originally from western North Carolina, Brad moved to Wyoming from Maine in 2020 and enjoys playing around the wild and scenic west. After earning a BS in Geography he has worked as a cartographer, operations manager, guide, and arborist. He is a natural at industrial sewing and enjoys working with like minded folks. When not putting the hammer down on WhatVests you can find him rock or ice climbing, cooking, training, and hanging out with his partner Dulcinea and their dog Gracie.


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Sizing Charts

WhatVest Sizing Chart:

Please note that our L/XL runs on the larger side.

2023-2024 Adult WhatVest Sizing Chart:

ADULT WHATVEST SIZE

HEIGHT / WEIGHT

Extra Small

5' - 5'5" / 90lbs - 145lbs

Small/Medium

5'5" - 5'10" /  125lbs - 180lbs

Large/Extra-Large

5'10" - 6'4"  /  165lbs - 255lbs

 
Grom (Kids) WhatVest Sizing Chart:

 GROM WHATVEST SIZE HEIGHT / WEIGHT
Small (6-8) 40"-49" / 40 - 55lbs / ~ Age 6-8
Medium (8-10) 48"- 58" /  50 - 75lbs / ~ Age 8-10
Large (10-12) 57"- 64" / 70 - 90lbs / ~ Age 10-12

 

CUSTOM WhatVest Sizing Chart:

 CUSTOM WHATVEST SIZE HEIGHT/WEIGHT
Extra Small 5' - 5'5" / 90lbs - 145lbs
Small 5'5" - 5'8" / 130lbs - 150lbs
Medium 5'8" - 5'11" / 140lbs - 180lbs
Large 5'11" - 6'2" / 180lbs - 220lbs
Extra Large 6' - 6'4" / 220lbs - 255lbs
Extra Extra Large Tall 6'4" - 6'8" / 255lbs - 300lbs


WhatVest Care Instructions:

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