Re: "I wouldn't say it is unbearably hot. Of course, I once played the role of an Irish Catholic priest wearing full woolen robes at a Renaissance Faire for 9 hours a day during a hot south-central Pennsylvania summer."
Ever worked or visited this - - -
http://sterlingfestival.com/renfest/
Also, I have to second your remark about the BB2000 -
(I feel like Superman) I have taken too many shots when wearing mine, but none ever left a mark.....