Normal fit. Choose your regular size.
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Product details
- Materials:
- Shell: 100% 20D RS stretch Nylon
- Back and side panels: 100% Polyester Pontetorto Tecnostretch 187 fleece
- Insulation: Polartec Alpha
- Packs into hand pocket with twin karabiner carry loops
- Flatlocked seams for next-to-skin comfort
- Elastane bound hem and armholes
- Two zipped hand warmer pockets
- Napoleon chest pocket
- YKK centre front zip
- Lightweight
- Breathable
- Fit: Active
- Weight: 200g
Product information
The Switch Vest from Mountain Equipment is a hybrid vest with an insulated front and low profile grid fleece back for fast moving mountain sports. Highly breathable and fast drying Polartec Alpha insulation is combined with a lightweight 20D RS shell fabric on the front of the body for wind resistance. Pontetorto Tecnostretch 187 panels on the back and sides minimise bulk and dry even faster after a strenuous ascent. Theres even a zipped chest pocket for essentials.
Product features
- Gender: Mens
- Ideal For: Backpacking
- Sustainability: Fair Wear Foundation
- Technical features: Insulated
- Size recommendation: Normal fit. Choose your regular size.
About the brand

Equipping expeditions for the harshest conditions on earth for over 50 years. Since Mountain Equipment began in 1961 we have continuously played a part in helping the world’s most talented and ambitious climbers, mountaineers and polar expeditionists push the limits of human achievement.
We have participated in countless ground-breaking ascents of the world’s highest peaks, supported climbers establishing ever more adventurous routes and equipped world record-setting trips to the North and South Poles.
We design, test and build our gear with passion and commitment. We use it ourselves, and we work closely with our Pro Partners to help us perfect our products, so that you can be sure that your Mountain Equipment gear has been proven to perform.
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