Best fleece: Patagonia Better Sweater Vest There's much to love about Patagonia's take on one of the best vests for men, including the use of soft and sustainable recycled polyester. Zip pockets ...

clothing-store owners, and generally cool and outdoorsy men about the vests that they keep in their closets, stuff in their suitcases, and layer on top of their favorite long-sleeve tees.

After all of those adventures, we’ve determined that the Patagonia Down Sweater Vest (men’s and women’s) is the best down vest both for technical performance and for everyday commuter or ...