How to Choose Insulated Outerwear

Don't let colder temps keep you indoors. The men's REI Co-op Swiftland Insulated Running Vest has body-mapped insulation for sleek warmth, plus 5 pockets so you can leave your pack at home.
Imported.
View the REI Co-op Swiftland Product LineView all REI Co-op Men's Synthetic Insulation VestsBest Use | Trail Running Running |
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Fabric | Ripstop nylon (bluesign approved); side pockets: 73% recycled nylon/27% spandex |
Insulated | Yes |
Insulation Type | Synthetic |
Insulation | 40 g 100% recycled PET |
Hood | No |
Packable | Yes |
Gender | Men's |
Lining Fabric | 100% ripstop nylon (bluesign approved) |
Weight | 4.9 ounces |
Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria Contains recycled materials From a Climate Label Certified brand |
XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL | 24 IN Waist | 26 IN Waist | 28 IN Waist | 30 IN Waist | 31 IN Waist | 32 IN Waist | 33 IN Waist | 34 IN Waist | 35 IN Waist | 36 IN Waist | 38 IN Waist | 40 IN Waist | 42 IN Waist | 44 IN Waist | 46 IN Waist | 48 IN Waist | 50 IN Waist | |
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Chest | 35 | 36 - 38 | 39 - 41 | 42 - 45 | 46 - 49 | 50 - 53 | 54 - 57 | |||||||||||||||||
Sleeve Length | 32 | 32.5 | 33 | 33.5 | 34 | 34.75 | 35.5 | |||||||||||||||||
Waist | 27.5 | 28 - 30 | 32 - 34 | 36 - 38 | 40 - 42 | 44 - 46 | 48 - 50 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 |
Hip | 33.5 | 34.5 - 36.5 | 37.5 - 39.5 | 41 - 43 | 44 - 46.5 | 47.5 - 50.5 | 51.5 - 54.5 | 32 | 33.5 | 34.5 | 36.5 | 37 | 37.5 | 38.5 | 39.5 | 40.25 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 46.5 | 47.5 | 50.5 | 52.5 | 54.5 |
Inseam | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Measurements are stated in inches unless otherwise indicated. Size chart values represent body measurements, not garment measurements.
SHORT: Some pants are available in short sizes, which generally means an inseam that is 2.5 inches shorter than regular sizes.
TALL: Some pants, shirts, jackets and parkas are available in tall sizes, which generally means an inseam that is 3 inches longer and a rise that is 1 inch longer, a shirt or jacket body that is 2 inches longer, a parka body that is 2.5 inches longer and sleeves that are 2.5 inches longer than regular sizes.
Capri or cropped pants have an intentionally shorter inseam—reference the technical specs instead of this chart.
Inseam is measured to the floor.
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Outstanding product. Marketed for running, however I wear it around town, and especially like it when traveling. It is extremely light, yet provides a bit of welcome warmth in cold, drafty planes and airports. Also, the 2 zippered hand pockets are perfect sized for my phone on one side, and wallet on the other--and the zipper means that nothing is going to inadvertently slide out of those pockets into the airplane seat, a cab, or whatever. I also like that the cut of this is not overly long on the torso, so it "sits" well. Layers nicely too and is easy to wash. Negatives? Maybe a slightly larger primary zipper, but that's it. I own this in both the blue and the black colors.
This would have been a 5/5, but the overly large REI logo on the chest and lack of interior pockets are both disappointing. The vest is a great weight and remarkably warm when the sun goes down. The zippers work well, and the chest pocket is nice.