Heavyweight Men's Wool Vest - 100% Merino Wool

Heavyweight Core Warmth Without the Bulk of a Jacket: The Men’s Merino Wool Vest

When your core needs serious insulation but a full jacket feels like too much, the Wilderness Heavyweight Men’s Wool Vest provides substantial warmth while keeping your arms completely free. Made from 100% Australian merino wool in a dense 380 g/m² Ponte de Roma knit, this versatile vest works as a durable mid layer for cold-weather adventures or as standalone insulation during milder conditions.

Yoked shoulders make it comfortable beneath backpack straps, while a full-length zipper gives you quick control over ventilation as your activity level changes. From cold mornings at camp to hiking, hunting, and everyday winter wear, the Wilderness Vest delivers warmth where it matters without restricting movement.

Serious Warmth for Your Core

100% Merino Wool: Natural merino provides warmth, breathability, moisture management, and odor resistance.

380 g/m² Heavyweight Construction: Dense Ponte de Roma fabric provides substantial insulation for cold-weather use.

Double-Knit Ponte Fabric: Two layers are knitted together to create a durable fabric with natural stretch, structure, and a comfortable drape.

21-Micron Merino Fibers: Provides the warmth and performance of wool with a soft, comfortable feel.

UPF 50+ Protection: Dense merino fabric provides substantial ultraviolet protection during exposed outdoor adventures.

Warmth Without Restricting Movement

Sleeveless Design: Keeps your torso insulated while leaving your arms unrestricted for hiking, climbing, working, and other active pursuits.

Full-Zip Front: Open the vest quickly to release excess heat during climbs or higher-output activity, then zip it closed when temperatures fall.

Mock Neck: Extends coverage around the neck to help retain warmth without requiring an additional high-collar layer.

Yoked Shoulders: Shoulder seams are offset to reduce pressure and irritation beneath backpack straps.

Regular Fit: Provides enough room for comfortable layering without feeling excessively loose or bulky.

Made for Active Cold-Weather Layering

Mid Layer or Insulating Layer: Wear the vest over a base layer for concentrated core warmth or beneath a shell when you need additional protection from wind and weather.

YKK Semi-Auto Locking Zipper: Helps keep the zipper securely positioned as you move.

Zipper Garage: Places fabric between the zipper hardware and your skin for greater comfort around the neck.

Two Hand Pockets: Convenient storage keeps small essentials close while giving your hands somewhere to warm up between activities.

Tagless Construction: Eliminates an irritating neck tag for greater all-day comfort.

Natural Merino Performance

Temperature Regulation: Merino wool helps retain body heat in cold conditions while remaining breathable as activity increases.

Moisture Management: Wool fibers absorb moisture vapor and release it into the surrounding air, helping manage perspiration inside your layering system.

Naturally Odor Resistant: Merino naturally helps resist odor-causing bacteria, making the vest particularly useful for extended trips and repeated wear.

Insulates When Damp: Wool continues providing insulation when exposed to moisture, an important advantage in changing mountain and winter conditions.

Naturally Breathable: Merino allows heat and moisture to move through the fabric instead of trapping them against your body.

Wilderness Expedition Construction

Durable Double Knit: The tightly knitted Ponte de Roma construction is designed to withstand demanding outdoor use while maintaining a soft feel.

Natural Stretch: Ponte fabric provides comfortable flexibility that moves with you during active pursuits.

Wrinkle Resistant: The structured double-knit construction naturally resists wrinkling, making the vest useful for travel as well as outdoor adventures.

Trail-to-Town Versatility: Its clean, structured appearance allows the Wilderness Vest to transition easily from technical layering to casual everyday wear.

Product Details

• Product Type: Men’s Heavyweight Merino Wool Vest

• Collection: Wilderness Expedition

• Fiber Content: 100% Merino Wool

• Wool Source: Australia

• Knit: 380 g/m² Heavyweight Ponte de Roma

• Fiber Diameter: 21 Microns

• UPF Rating: 50+

• Neckline: Full-Zip Mock Neck

• Pockets: 2 Hand Pockets

• Shoulders: Yoked

• Zipper: YKK Semi-Auto Locking

• Zipper Garage: Yes

• Layer Type: Mid Layer / Insulating Layer

• Fit: Regular

• Sizing: Runs True to Size

• Weight: 12 oz / 340.2 g, Size Large

• Style #: 7033

• Imported

Best Suited For

• Hiking

• Camping

• Backpacking

• Hunting

• Fishing

• Biking

• Running

• Snowsports

• Cold-weather outdoor work

• Everyday winter wear

• Layering beneath a weatherproof shell

Temperature Recommendations

• Active Use: Approximately 0°F and below

• Inactive Use: Approximately 0°F to 30°F

Actual comfort will vary depending on activity level, additional layers, wind, weather conditions, and individual temperature tolerance.

Care Instructions

• Turn inside out before washing

• Machine wash cold on gentle cycle with like colors

• Use mild or wool-specific detergent

• Tumble dry on low heat

• Do not use fabric softener or bleach

• Store in an airtight container during extended periods of non-use

Heavyweight Warmth, Right Where You Need It

The Wilderness Heavyweight Men’s Wool Vest gives you the insulating power of dense 100% merino without committing to another full-sleeve layer. Its durable Ponte de Roma knit keeps your core warm, while the sleeveless design, full zipper, and pack-friendly shoulders preserve the freedom of movement you need outdoors. Wear it over your favorite base layer, beneath a shell, or on its own for a versatile piece of cold-weather gear built to go well beyond the trail.