Men's Powder Lite II Insulated Vest

Columbia's water-and-stain-repellent finish. Liquids bead up and roll off rather than soaking into the fabric, so it shrugs off light rain and resists stains, and treated pieces dry around three to five times faster than ordinary fabrics and stay lighter when wet. It is built for everyday wear and light showers rather than sustained heavy rain.

Columbia's reflective thermal lining, patterned with small metallic dots that bounce your own body heat back to you for warmth without added bulk. Because it reflects heat rather than relying only on thick insulation, it adds warmth while staying breathable, which suits cold-weather jackets, base layers and winter footwear.

Columbia's lightweight synthetic insulation, made from ultra-fine fibres that trap warmth the way down does but keep insulating even when they get wet. It gives a high level of warmth for its weight with a soft, down-like look and feel, so it suits cold-weather jackets where you want warmth without bulk.