Reviewed on December 12th, 2017

Over four months, we sent 15 vests out with 20 adventurers to nine states and two countries and even hiked 1,200 miles from Montana to the Pacific Ocean to find the best puffy vest to keep you active. The Montbell Thermawrap Vest (available in men’s and women’s versions) is the perfect Goldilocks layer for any adventure—we even used thermal-imaging testing to verify that it won’t make you too hot or too cold. Its low-profile, practical style means it can work as a midlayer or outer layer, translating well between technical performance and everyday commuter or office use.

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