Men's Impakt Vest

$129

Color: Espresso

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Top features

Wind and Water-Resistant

Grid Fleece Interior

YKK® Zippers Throughout

Description

The Impakt™ Vest is a wind- and water-resistant softshell delivering premium performance and Mountain Born® style for everyday wear. A grid-fleece interior supplies breathability and core warmth, while zippered pockets keep valuables secure.

Perfect for

Mid Layer

Sleeveless, so it layers over a fleece cleanly.

Everyday Wear

Mountain Born style that works well off the trail.

Shoulder Season

Wind and light rain without going to a hard shell.

Features

Wind and Water-Resistant. A softshell face that turns wind and sheds a passing shower.
Grid Fleece Interior. Grid backing holds core warmth and moves moisture rather than trapping it.
YKK® Zippers Throughout. Every closure is YKK, both handwarmers and the chest pocket included.
Interior Drop-In Pockets. Two open interior pockets that swallow gloves, a hat or a phone.
Moto Kidney Belt. A moto-style belt at the back that shapes the hem and carries the KÜHL look.

Size & Fit

Articulated fit that layers over a shirt or fleece without pulling. Sized S–3XL.

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Materials

Body: 100% polyester softshell (275 gsm).
Care: Machine wash cold, delicate cycle. Do not bleach. Tumble dry low. Do not dry clean.

About the brand

KÜHL crafts performance apparel with a rugged, independent spirit. From trail-ready pants to everyday flannels, their gear combines technical function with effortless style. At Mountain Sports, we love KÜHL because it’s built for people who do things their own way — comfortable, capable, and unafraid to get a little dirt on it.

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SKU 1163-ES · Style 1163

Size guide

Kuhl Size Chart - Men's Apparel

Kuhl Sizing Chart

Measurements are in inches, unless otherwise noted. Charts reflect body measurements, not garment measurements.

Men's Tops (shirts, outerwear and layers):

Size	Chest	Waist	Hip	Arm Length
XS	36" - 37"	28" - 29"	35" - 36"	32
S	38" - 39"	30" - 31"	37" - 38"	33
M	40" - 41"	32" - 33"	39" - 40"	34
L	42" - 43"	34" - 35"	41" - 42"	35
XL	44" - 46"	36" - 38"	43" - 45"	36
XXL	47" - 49"	39" - 41"	46" - 48"	37
XXXL	50" - 52"	42" - 44"	49" - 51"	38

To measure: arm length - from the center at the base of your neck, passing around the shoulder and elbow, to just past the wrist bone. Chest: around the fullest part of the chest under the arms. Waist: where the waistband of your pants would normally sit. Hip: around the fullest part of the hips. If your measurements are between sizes, select the larger size for a looser fit, or the smaller size for a snugger fit.

Men's Bottoms (pants and shorts - letter size to numeric waist):

Letter Size	Numeric Waist Size	Body Waist
S	28	28"
S	30	29" - 30"
M	31	31"
M	32	31" - 32"
M	33	33"
L	34	33" - 34"
L	35	35"
L	36	35" - 36"
XL	38	37" - 38"
XL	40	39"
XXL	40	40"
XXL	42	41" - 42"

Kuhl men's pants are sold by numeric waist and inseam (e.g. 36 x 32). Inseams vary by style - see product details. To measure: waist - around the body where the waistband of your pants would normally sit; inseam - take a pair of your favorite pants and measure along the inner seam from crotch to bottom of hem. If your measurements are between sizes, select the larger size for a looser fit, or the smaller size for a snugger fit. All Kuhl pants feature a gusseted crotch and articulated legs (Kuhl's signature fit).

Performance

How it ranks across conditions.

Calibrated against comparable products we stock, so you can compare like for like.

Warmth

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5

Grid-fleece interior, and no sleeves

Breathability

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5

Softshell face and grid fleece both move air

Weather Resistance

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5

Wind and water-resistant face fabric

Packability

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4

5

Sleeveless softshell that folds down small

Full spec sheet

Technical Specs

Body Fabric	100% polyester softshell (275 gsm)
Interior	Grid fleece
Pockets	Two zip handwarmer, one zip chest, two interior drop-in
Hardware	YKK® zippers throughout
Hem	Moto-style kidney belt

Questions, answered

Before you buy.

Pulled from chats, emails and store visits. The things people actually ask us before they buy. Don't see yours?

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When would I wear a vest instead of a jacket?

When you want torso warmth but need free arm movement — climbing, hiking, hauling firewood, working around camp. Also great when temps are mild but a breeze chills your core, or as a layer under a hardshell when full insulation is too much.

Will it work as a midlayer under a jacket?

Yes — most vests are cut trim enough to layer cleanly under a shell or jacket. Check the chest measurement; if you're between sizes, the smaller usually layers better.

Does it have hand pockets?

Most do. Spec sheet confirms — typical configuration is two zippered hand pockets and an internal chest pocket. Hand pockets are usually fleece-lined for warmth.

Is the back longer than the front?

Most performance vests have a slightly dropped hem at the back to prevent gaps when you bend forward. Spec sheet has the back length if it's a critical fit detail.

Can I wash it like a jacket?

Same care as the equivalent insulated jacket — gentle wash, mild detergent, tumble dry low. Synthetic insulation is forgiving. Down requires a down-specific approach.

Find the right one for you

How the Impakt Vest compares

Head-to-head against the closest alternatives we stock, so you can see where this one sits before you commit.

Feature	KÜHL Men's Impakt Vest You're viewing	KÜHL Men's Interceptr Vest
Fabric	Wind and water-resistant softshell	ALFPACA GOLD™ fleece with KASHMIRA™ panels
Warmth	Grid-fleece interior	Fleece core warmth
Weather	Wind and water-resistant	None, this is a fleece layer
Best For	Wind and light weather	Layering and everyday
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