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M's Free Element™ Vest
Description
Men's Free Element™ Vest
The Mountain Hardwear Men's Free Element™ Vest is a versatile insulated vest engineered for cold-weather performance on the trail, skin track, and beyond. Designed as a lightweight layering piece, it delivers consistent warmth without the bulk, making it an essential addition to any cold-weather kit for hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, camping, and travel.
At the heart of this vest is Mountain Hardwear's proprietary ThermoCloud™ synthetic sheet insulation, a lightweight, compressible fill that provides even, all-over warmth with a smooth, low-profile feel. Unlike traditional baffled insulation, the strategic baffle placement at the core enhances both mobility and breathability, so you stay warm and comfortable during high-output activities without overheating.
The shell is constructed from a 20D Nylon Ripstop fabric made from 100% recycled nylon, paired with a recycled polyester insulation and lining — making this vest a performance-driven choice with a reduced environmental footprint. Weighing in at just 8.4 oz (238 g) and featuring a highly packable design that stuffs into its own hand pocket with a carabiner clip loop, the Free Element™ Vest is built for adventure where every ounce counts.
Thoughtful details like a center front draft flap, chin guard at the top of the zipper, elastic binding on the armholes, and dual lower hem adjusters work together to seal in warmth and block out cold air. With a center back length of 26 in (66 cm), this vest offers a performance-oriented fit that layers seamlessly under a hardshell or softshell jacket.
- ThermoCloud™ lightweight, compressible synthetic insulation for consistent all-over warmth
- 20D Nylon Ripstop shell: 100% recycled nylon with recycled polyester lining
- Strategic core baffles for enhanced mobility and breathability
- Center front draft flap and chin guard to block cold air at the zipper
- Elastic armhole binding and dual lower hem adjusters to seal in warmth
- Two zippered hand pockets plus an internal secure zippered chest pocket
- Packable into its own hand pocket with carabiner clip loop
- Approx. weight: 8.4 oz / 238 g | Center back length: 26 in / 66 cm
- Ideal for hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, camping, and travel
Return Policy
Sale items can be returned for store credit only. We cannot accept returns on gift cards.
Regular Priced (Non-Sale) Items can be returned within 14 days of delivery for a full refund to your original method of payment. If the original method of payment is unavailable, we’ll issue your refund in the form of store credit.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.