Craft

Performance Light Vest

If you're like us, you practically never leave the house without some sort of wind protection in your back pocket. Even on hot days in the mountains, if you start doing any long climbs, you’ll almost certainly need a little armament on the way back down. But many windproof garments are too bulky or too heavy duty. Not the Craft Performance Light Vest. It's ultra-lightweight and windproof to boot.

This little vest can be stowed in your back jersey pocket and not even take up all the space, leaving you room to pack an extra energy bar or CO2 cartridge. The front panels are made from a thin, effective wind proof material while the back is comprised of an elastic mesh that will keep you ventilated and won't billow out behind you like a parachute. And even as minimalist and compactable as the Performance Light Vest is, Craft has still managed to add a single back pocket, so if you end up wearing it for the majority of your ride, you can store certain items that you want to have immediate easy access to, like energy gels or other snacks.

The Craft Performance Light Vest has reflective print on the front and back to keep you visible even if the ride lasts longer into the dusky hours than you expected. It's available in Black and comes in sizes Small through X-Large.