Patagonia Reversible Bivy Down Vest

With its brushed, forge-grey colouring and its traditional undertones, this Reversible Bivy Down Vest from Patagonia is a sleeveless jacket that’s built to withstand any cold-weather adventure or impromptu excursion. 100% recycled polyester is used to construct the durable outer shell, whilst its DWR coating helps protect against any unexpected downpour. Layered with 600-fill power recycled down insulation with a 70% recycled polyester and quarter-pile fleece lining, this sleeveless vest can be easily transformed to be worn in either style. Fashioned with a drop-tail hemline and tailored to hip-length to promote extended coverage across the body, this Fair Trade Certified sewn vest is practically fastened through the centre of the chest with a classic front snap-placket that flows seamlessly from its well-formatted funnelled collar. Both designs are styled with side-entry hand warmer pockets with elasticated binding for reinforced structuring, whilst its fleece-facing design boasts the quilt-facing style’s zippered chest-pocket on the exterior with a block-tone brushed slate chest patch. Traditional full-colour P-6 embroidered branding can be seen across both designs, whilst the western style yoke visible on the quilted-exterior dual-tone design helps bring a layer of textual depth to this new season multifaceted vest.

Supporting up to 66,000 workers through their well-established Fair Trade programme and helping boost grass-root initiatives through their endless community-orientated campaigns, California-based Patagonia is a brand that extends far beyond its outdoor apparel remits. With a down-to-earth philosophy that’s set to outlive its own 47-year strong legacy, Patagonia never ceases to impress with their obsessive attention to detail and their undying love for mother nature.