As the temperature drops and we enter the winter season, it’s time to layer up and keep warm. One essential piece of winter wardrobe is the versatile vest. Perfect for layering, vests can keep your core warm while offering flexibility and style. To help you gear up for the colder months, we’ve rounded up the 24 best vests to pack this winter. Whether you’re looking for something lightweight for a warm layer or a heavy-duty option for outdoor adventures, there’s a vest on this list for everyone.

1. The North Face Thermoball Eco Vest

2. Patagonia Down Sweater Vest

3. Columbia Women’s Heavenly Vest

4. Canada Goose Freestyle Crew Vest

5. Eddie Bauer CirrusLite Down Vest

6. REI Co-op 650 Down Vest 2.0

7. Arc’teryx Cerium LT Down Vest

8. Carhartt Gilliam Insulated Vest

9. L.L.Bean Ultralight 850 Down Sweater Vest

10. Barbour Lowerdale Quilted Vest

Whether you are hiking through a frosty forest or braving an icy morning commute, these vests provide that extra layer of warmth without overheating.

11. Uniqlo Ultra Light Down Compact Vest

12. Smartwool Smartloft 120 Vest

13. Outdoor Research Transcendent Down Vest

14. Marmot Zeus Vest

15. Montane Icarus Stretch Vest

16. Orvis Men’s PRO Insulated Vest

17. Rab Microlight Alpine Down Vest for Men

18. Helly Hansen Verglas Down Insulator Vest

In sub-zero temperatures, every layer counts and vests can be your compact armor against the cold.

19. Fjällräven Abisko Padded Vest

20. Kuhl Spyfire Down Vest

21. Icebreaker Merinoloft Hyperia Hooded Vest

22. Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer/2 Down Vest

23. Black Diamond Approach Down Vest

24. Mammut Rime IN Flex Hooded Insulated Vest

These vests range from ultralight to heavyweight so you can pick what works best for your winter activities and travel plans.