What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: "I love the Guides Down Vest for layering—it adds a ton of warmth without bulking up my arms, so it’s perfect under a shell or over a flannel. The recycled down blend is lofty and packs small, making it easy to bring along on ski trips or cold-weather hikes."The Guides Down Vest is our secret weapon for keeping warm without restricting movement. Marmot filled this classic baffled vest with a 700-fill blend of 80% recycled down and 20% Celba Flower down alternative, delivering lofty insulation with a smaller footprint. The ripstop polyester shell is made from recycled fibers and treated with a DWR finish, giving us durability and water resistance in light weather. Whether we’re layering it under a shell for ski tours, pulling it on over a fleece for chilly mornings in camp, or wearing it as an everyday winter piece, the Guides Down Vest delivers dependable core warmth. Zippered hand and chest pockets keep essentials secure, while a drawcord hem helps lock in heat. Lightweight, packable, and versatile, this vest is a go-to layering piece from the backcountry to the city.