Delivering core warmth for a range of high-energy mountain pursuits, this adaptable insulated vest now features a new breathable lining, expelling moisture more quickly than ever before.
Expertly adapting to changes in intensity, pace, and temperature, this lightweight synthetic insulated vest offers the warmth and breathability of our iconic Xenair range, without the bulk of sleeves. Ideal as a midlayer or a versatile outer, it’s compact and built to respond to your output whether you’re questing up a frozen waterfall or transitioning from skin to ski. It features an improved, highly breathable lining which moves sweat through the system more quickly than ever before. Combined with body-mapped, dual weight insulation designed to maintain warmth only where you need it, it keeps you comfortable for longer and removes the need to change layers in mixed conditions.
The wind-resistant Pertex® Quantum Air keeps the chill off on an exposed climb, while the lightweight single-sided rear hem adjustment allows you to seal out icy winds. Comfortable, semi-elasticated armholes prevent underarm soreness, even when you’re swinging ice tools and grappling with gear. Stash gloves, snacks, or other essentials in the zipped chest pocket or two zipped hand pockets, one of which doubles up as an integrated stuff sack with an attachment loop for securing to your harness.
From fast-moving hikes to backcountry skiing, the Xenair Vest is an adaptable do-it-all layer that will keep you moving on big mountain days.
How to measure.
Chest: Measure the full circumference of your chest just below your armpits.
Waist: Find the top of your hip and measure the full circumference around your body.
Arm length: Measure horizontally from the centre of your back, across the shoulder, over a naturally bent elbow and down to the wrist fold.
Hips: Measure around the widest part of your hip area.
While all our garments are sized to these measurements, you will find that the cut on jackets designed for use in more extreme environments will be slightly more generous in the expectation that these designs will be used with additional/thicker midlayers. If you plan on using a jacket like this with fewer layers beneath it, please keep this in mind when selecting your size.
All garments are designed and fitted to suit their intended end use. See below for a general description of our fit categories:
Regular: Neither slim nor loose. Regular fit items are the perfect balance of form fit and ease of movement.
Slim: A streamlined silhouette. Cut trim following the contours of the body. Expertly placed articulation of seams and the use of stretch fabric ensure maximum freedom of movement in these close-fitting items.
Relaxed: Our more generous fit. Cut loosely through the body allowing for ease of movement and additional layering.
Expedition: Designed specifically to accommodate the layering system and equipment required for high altitude and polar expeditions.
