If you've ever gone on a hike or a mountain bike ride, you know how important it is to layer up properly. Conditions can change rapidly on the trail, and if you haven't got the right clothes, you'll end up having a bad time or, worse, catching a cold.
The thing about layers, though, is that they take up space. No one likes to carry around the kitchen sink when out and about, which is why even the best fleece jackets are sometimes left behind. If only there was a thin, highly packable mid-layer fit for the purpose.
Well, now there is! Patagonia's new Trail Craft Vest provides versatile wind protection and can be stashed away in your pocket – quite literally – when not in use. The brand calls it the "perfect backup layer on extended rides or in unpredictable weather."
As for cargo capacity, the Trail Craft Vest has two zippered front pockets and one zippered back-left pocket – perfect for MTB riders as well as outdoor folk who like to organise their gear neatly.
The vest comes in four colours. Two colours for men, Black and Bundle Green, and another two for women, Wing Grey and Black. You can buy the men's and women's versions at Patagonia US for $119 – UK and AU price and availability TBC.
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