Columbia: Vests

The vest is an essential part of any outdoor person's wardrobe. Its versatility is what makes it so essential, and Columbia Sportswear has vests for everyone. Whether you need a high-performance technical model, a warm fleece style or an all-around layer for skiing and daily wear, you will find a Columbia Vest to suit your needs including:

• Fleece
• Insulated
• Casual
• Running
• Travel
• Hunting

If you are not a vest owner, you should be. Keeping your core warm is the key to good body temperature regulation, whether you are being active or simply hanging out. A vest adds a great degree of warmth while still allowing your body to vent while you are active; it adds warmth without adding bulk to your layering system. Ultimately, keeping your core warm helps keep your hands and feet warm, too.

Fleece vests are indispensible layers for all outdoor activities. They can be worn as layers under your jacket while cross-country or downhill skiing to add warmth and extend the range of your ski jacket. Worn alone, a vest adds core insulation without adding bulk in the arms. Your body can breathe and vent where it needs to, and you stay warmer. Columbia has styles in every color from earth tones to bright solids and for every body shape including tall and plus sizes. They also have insulated styles using 700-fill down and synthetic insulation.

Be sure to check out Columbia's 100% nylon canvas styles for traveling. Keep your electronics or travel documents handy with the utility pockets on the Silver Ridge vest. The durable fabric is comfortable, and the multi-function pockets add style. You will even find the blaze orange Cockbird style for hunting with padded shooting panels, breathable mesh back and game pocket.