Public Rec Better Than Down Vest – Men's skirt Gusseted tongue and secure heel

Gusseted tongue and secure heel work together to keep the foot locked down through pace changes without hot spots

Clean enough to go from a pre-dawn trail start to post-run errands — embroidered chest duck and stitched side panels keep it sharp

Fast-drying fabric and a built-in liner mean you're moving freely from water to whatever's next

Compact 8-can capacity with a wide-mouth opening makes it ideal for solo day trips

Public Rec Better Than Down Vest – Men's skirt Gusseted tongue and secure heelBuilt for athletes who run warm but still need a layer when the temperature drops, the Better Than Down Vest is our go to midlayer for cool weather training, travel, and daily wear. Synthetic insulation holds warmth even when damp, which matters in the South's humid, unpredictable conditions. The vest cut keeps your arms completely free no sleeve bulk, no restricted movement. Synthetic insulation outperforms traditional down in wet or humid conditions