What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"This vest hits a sweet spot between looking put-together and actually being useful as a layer. The pebbled fleece traps heat better than a flat-face fabric and the elasticated hem keeps it from riding up or letting cold air in at the waist. It packs down small enough to throw in a bag without planning around it, and the recycled construction means the performance credentials extend beyond just how it wears."Some layers exist to solve a specific problem. The Patagonia Textured Fleece Vest exists to solve the everyday one - that gap between a t-shirt and a full jacket where most wardrobes have nothing worth reaching for. The 7. 4-ounce recycled polyester fleece has a pebbled texture that traps heat more effectively than a standard flat-face fabric while staying soft against skin through a full day of wear. A zip-through stand-up collar seals out drafts at the neck, and the elasticated hem keeps warmth from escaping at the waist when moving. Two side-entry handwarmer pockets handle the practical side, and the clean, modern lines make this vest as useful on a travel day as it is on a trail.