vest

Here comes the time of the year where you walk out in the morning and its 43 degrees, by lunch it's 65, and when you go home at five its 52. You don't want a coat, because you'll be sweating on your lunch, you don't want to NOT wear anything, because you'll be two cold. This is where I recommend the vest. Originally, used as an additional layering piece in formal-ware that became an independent staple as a sign of being an accountant or banker, then later became a symbol of the american west gunslingers. The goose down version of the vest was first manufactured by Eddie Bauer, in 1936. Eventually, the garment ballooned to what it is now, varying in detail and measured in warmth and functionality and its ability to harbor, "Yo, McFly!" references. The vest is a great option of the avid hiker who would prefer to not bring something heavy for the longer walks in the cooler altitudes.