

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I rely on this vest when I want serious warmth without the bulk of sleeves. The high-loft down traps heat efficiently, and the slim, lightweight build layers perfectly under a shell or over a midlayer. It’s one of those pieces that works across seasons, from early starts to cool evening descents."" We reach for the Down Sweater Vest when the day calls for warmth at the core and freedom everywhere else. Patagonia designed this vest to thrive in cold, variable conditions—ideal for dawn patrols, breezy hikes, and shaded belays where maintaining heat makes all the difference. The ultralight recycled ripstop shell keeps weight low while resisting wind and light moisture, and the lofty 800-fill down delivers impressive warmth for its size. Elastic-bound armholes seal out drafts, and the streamlined fit layers easily under shells or harnesses. Whether worn on its own or as part of a dialed layering system, this vest is a cold-weather essential we trust to keep us moving comfortably."
Price: $229.00 from Backcountry
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| $229.00 | Visit Store |
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I rely on this vest when I want serious warmth without the bulk of sleeves. The high-loft down traps heat efficiently, and the slim, lightweight build layers perfectly under a shell or over a midlayer. It’s...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I rely on this vest when I want serious warmth without the bulk of sleeves. The high-loft down traps heat efficiently, and the slim, lightweight build layers perfectly under a shell or over a midlayer. It’s...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I rely on this vest when I want serious warmth without the bulk of sleeves. The high-loft down traps heat efficiently, and the slim, lightweight build layers perfectly under a shell or over a midlayer. It’s...