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Warmth for your core, freedom for your arms. Men's vests or gilets insulate your chest and back without the bulk or restriction of full sleeves, so you can layer it under a jacket or wear it alone over a base layer when you need warmth but not a full coat.

They're a favourite for anyone active in the cold since sleeves often just get in the way once you're moving. Down and synthetic-filled options both feature, giving you the choice between packable warmth and one that copes better with damp.

For faster-paced days, choose a lighter gilet that breathes well and packs away easily. For slower outings and colder stops, a more padded bodywarmer gives extra insulation when you are standing still at viewpoints or sorting kit at the campsite. A gilet also layers neatly over a base or fleece, then sits under a waterproof shell when rain sets in.

Shop mens gilets, vests and bodywarmers now and find the core-warming layer that keeps you moving in that in-between weather.

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A gilet is typically lighter, more versatile, and often used as a mid-layer for fashion or light warmth. It can be made from various materials like fleece or wool. A body warmer, on the other hand, is thicker, more heavily padded, and designed for practical warmth, often used as an outer layer in colder conditions.

Gilets are usually worn under jackets as they provide a snug fit and are designed to be layered. Wearing them over a jacket can be uncomfortable due to their tailored design.

A gilet works well for hiking as an outer layer in dry wind or as an insulating layer under a shell when rain arrives.

A gilet can help reduce overheating because the sleeveless cut dumps heat while keeping the torso insulated.

A down gilet usually gives more warmth for the weight and packs smaller, while a synthetic gilet is often the safer option in damp conditions because synthetic insulation keeps performing when moisture is involved.

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