The REI Nevis women's jacket is a story in versatility. On a cold morning, start off with the full jacket, then, as the day warms, remove the hood and sleeves and use it as a core-warming vest.

• Nevis works well as a stand-alone jacket or vest in dry conditions and layers easily underneath a shell in wet weather; plus, the stylish quilt patterning always looks great
• Pertex Microlight Eco ripstop nylon shell and lining are lightweight and durable, and offer silky softness that enhances the insulation's loft; windproof to 50 mph
• Sleeves zip off to convert jacket to a vest, and fully adjustable hood zips off to save weight
Keep track of the hood and sleeves by stashing them inside the interior zip lumbar pocket; this pocket also double as a stuff sack and makes a nice pillow in a pinch
• Windflap backs front zipper; chin guard protects against zipper abrasion