Mountain boots, backpack, rain jacket, snacks, summit beer. That's the checklist that many person goes through in their heads before they start a tour. But often a part is forgotten that is usually very underestimated — the vest. Especially when you are sweaty, the wind is blowing, and you need something to not cool down. But outdoor vests have much more to offer.

WHEN DO I USE A VEST?

You sweat quickly when you do sports? Especially when you are skiing, running or hiking, and you start to sweat, it can get a bit chilly. If you put your jacket over it, it helps for a short time, but after a while you start sweating even more, so you better leave the jacket off. If the wind also comes along, it gets freezing – you cool down and catch a cold. Probably everything could have been avoided with only one piece of clothing.
But doesn't it freeze my arms then? No, not as long as you keep moving. When you exercise, your heart beats faster, which causes your blood flow to speed up a bit. So warm, oxygen-rich blood gets to your arms faster, and you don't freeze.

WHAT KIND OF VESTS ARE THERE AND WHICH ONE IS THE BEST?

There is no such thing as the perfect vest, as a different model makes sense for every occasion. Whether softshell or lined quilted vest, hood or stand-up collar, as cargo or with few pockets, red, blue or beige. Who once climbs a mountain with her will quickly realize that this faithful companion has what it takes to become a favorite piece. The biggest advantage of the vest over the jacket is that the vest is more breathable. If you take a softshell vest and a softshell jacket to hand,

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