Caterpillar mens Arctic Zone Vest

Great quality, warm, size is a little bit large but it is better the outer coat.Blue with yellow zipper is smart and eye catching. It is warm.Because of the filling is not down, so it is a little bit heavier than down jackets. But overall wight is between light to medium weight and is acceptable.Will buy it again in different color.

First, agree with other customers; runs large...I am a XXl (big & tall) in everything else but the XL is perfect fit for me (6’3”). Fits just right with a winter collared shirt underneath. Length is definitely longer than most vests, which is I wanted so it covers my lower back.It’s ligtweight for its size, with the proper amount of insulation..comfortably warm and not bulky. Inside is BRIGHT yellow (not a problem) with zipper breast pockets each side (and mesh pockets lower inside). One inside zipper pocket has special hole in fabric to pass headphone jack connected to device (in pocket).Outside shell is a nice poly fabric (and I guess I would have liked the shell a bit thicker- i.e. ripstop, etc..).Outside pockets have zipper also and height is just perfect for long arms. Color is a nice shade of black..looks classy (and can even work wearing out to dinner at a nice restaurant.) Note, Black is definitely nicer than black/gray I returned (basically because XXL was way too big).Heads up - Arms have loose, but effective elastic bands which fall under each arm, which feels a bit uncomfortable at first. However, I quickly got used to it and definitely see the garment design benefit of have this feature..keeps you nice and snug.I have been looking for 3 years for a quality vest that has a good design, fit and style and this is it! Definitely a value-buy for $50! Can’t beleive a finally found what I was looking for..

I'm a vest guy. I have one long sleeve coat for the storm of the century, but vests and flannels suffice nearly always. Last year's offerings from Bean and Bauer had those small stitched rows of insulation about the diameter of a banana. Great for style points but not for warmth. Cabela's used to be a good option but they've limited their selection mostly to other brands. So I was delighted to see this CAT product which has the right length, heft and great interior pockets. The extra tall neck collar is a big plus on cold windy days. I was relieved that the lining was not CAT yellow.I was happy enough when I tried it on and saw how well it matched my checklist that I would have ordered another right away if the color selection would've been a little broader. Great vests are indeed hard to find and it would seem that enthusiasts would keep CAT busy making these.As I write this, it is going to be near 90 tomorrow in the Cascades but soon enough the sun will be southerly and the daytime highs half that. Which is why you might be happy to have one of these in the closet.

The Caterpillar Men's Arctic Zone Vest is impressive in it's ability to retain core body heat. I rode approx. 7 miles in 48°F weather @ 70 MPH... it wasn't till I was almost home that I realized that I hadn't zippered closed the outer jacket. This vest kept me warm and snug the entire way.The Only thing that kept me from giving it a 5 Star rating is it's tendency to be "Slightly" on the small side of Extra Large. It still zips up... but with a snug fit.Overall it's well worth the price.

GREAT VEST-GOT SOME GUTS

Best winter insulated vest. It has high, and close-to-skin fitted neck coverage, unlike others. The arm holes are smaller than others, so better coverage. Also, longer than others; again, better coverage. Lastly, bright red makes for high visibility; a plus for me when biking.

This is the 2nd time purchasing this Vest and it is a Warm and Comfortable Vest. Worth the money spent.

After searching for what seemed like forever, I finally found a vest that I liked and fit me. This vest is well made and has thick insulation. Fabric seems waterproof, has plenty of pockets, and the adjustable elastic at the bottom will help keep a breeze from going up the back of the vest. But be advised, this vest is much larger than the size would suggest. I'm 6'5" tall and a muscular 240 lbs. I normally would wear an XXL tall, but when I received it it was huge! So I ordered an XL and an XL tall. The bottom of the tall version covered my entire buttocks but the XL fit perfectly. Thank goodness for free shipping and returns!