Men's Zenith Pro Gilet

• Water resistant
• Windproof
• Breathable thermal fleece lining
• Zipped hip pockets
• Scooped back

AirXtream Advanced

AirXtream is a specially designed 3-layer material concept, with a combination of materials brought together in one performance system.

THE INDEPENDENT - "A SOLID PERFORMER".

As is Scottish brand Keelas modus operandi, you get a lot of bang for you buck with the zenith pro gilet – it’s warm and durable, yet still relatively light and streamlined, and it only costs just north of £50. Diverging from the approach of other gilets in this list, this vest ha a softshell construction – a windproof and water-resistant outer combined with a thermal fleecy lining. This approach is really versatile.
Unlike puffy-style gilets, which are practical for hillwalking but too warm for trail running, the zenith pro is actually good for both. We wore it on a couple of canal-side runs in Birmingham during the Christmas break, and the simple, clean design worked absolutely fine – nothing spectacular or exceptional, but a solid performer. For about £50, that’s a solid result.

COUNTRY WALKING - "FAR COSIER ON THE INSIDE THAN IT LOOKS FROM THE OUTSIDE".

This outer shell has a velvety fleece backing which feels wonderfully soft. Indeed the Zenith Pro Gilet is far cosier on the inside than it looks from the outside. It has a sturdy full-length zipper that comes right up to the top of the round-neck collar. Also of note are the two zipped hand pockets, perfect for securely storing your wallet or set of keys.