PATAGONIA MICRO PUFF VEST (MEN'S) 2009

The Men's Micro Puff Vest by Patagonia is a water-resistant, windproof vest which is superwarm, highly compressible and ideal as core insulation or outerwear in cold climates. Too many alpine shiver-fests can leave you mumbling incoherently and sporting a thousand-yard stare. Worth more than its weight in gold for core warmth and cold-weather sanity, this high-loft vest provides such ultralight, compressible warmth, you won't think twice about throwing it in your pack.

Its durable, supremely efficient synthetic insulation (now 100-g PrimaLoft One) traps heat even when wet, and the DWR (durable water repellent) 100% all-recycled polyester shell (1.5-oz 32-denier; lining is 1.4-oz 22-denier) blocks wind and sheds snow. Pockets: two handwarmers and one interior zippered chest that doubles as a stuff sack (with a carabiner clip-in loop). Drawcord hem.

Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program.

• Ultralight, water-resistant and windproof shell and liner made from 100% all-recycled polyester
• Insulated with superwarm and ultracompressible 100-gram PrimaLoftš One
• Outstanding wet-weather performance and dry times
• Pockets: two zippered handwarmers and one interior, zippered self-storage pocket
• Full-length zipper with DWR (durable water repellent) finish, backed with a low-bulk wind flap
• Drawcord hem
• Made in Thailand.