The sleeveless style is the easiest way to upgrade an outfit, and there are plenty of patterns to pick from. What does the word gilet mean to you? A padded sleeveless coat that only comes out once ...

Vests, or gilets if you prefer, are one of those categories of outdoor clothing you don’t realize you need until you start wearing one, and then you can’t believe how you ever lived without it.

This means that I’m constantly on the lookout for the perfect gilet or windproof jacket. Castelli’s Espresso Vest is the latest in a long line that I’ve tried, and [spoiler alert] I’m very ...