Men's Interceptr Vest

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ALFPACA GOLD™ Fleece

KASHMIRA™ Side Panels

DYNAMIK™ Stitching

Description

The KÜHL Interceptr™ Men's Vest features high-quality technical fabrics for superior warmth, comfort, and durability. Our exclusive ALFPACA GOLD™ performance fleece provides superior softness, while the KASHMIRA™ side panels reduce bulk and increase breathability. Perfect as a cold-weather layer, this versatile vest has more than enough style to stand alone.

A hybrid design pairs core-warmth fleece with low-bulk side panels and DYNAMIK™ stitched seams for easy layering. Two zippered chest pockets and two zippered handwarmer pockets keep essentials secure, finished with a micro-soft interior collar.

Perfect for

Mid Layer

Low-bulk enough to sit under a shell.

Cold Mornings

Core warmth with no sleeves to bind.

Everyday Wear

Enough style to stand on its own.

Features

ALFPACA GOLD™ Fleece. KÜHL's own performance fleece at the body — soft, and warm enough to wear on its own.
KASHMIRA™ Side Panels. Breathable panels down the sides cut bulk and stop the vest running hot.
DYNAMIK™ Stitching. Low-bulk seams, so a shell goes over the top without catching.
Four Zip Pockets. Two at the chest and two handwarmers, every one of them zippered.
Micro-Soft Collar. A softer interior collar where the fabric sits against the neck.

Size & Fit

Low-bulk layering fit that sits close enough to wear under a shell. Sized S–3XL.

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Materials

Body: acrylic, polyester — ALFPACA GOLD™ fleece with KASHMIRA™ side panels.
Care: Turn inside out. Machine wash cold, delicate cycle. Line dry. Do not iron.

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 3186-BK · Style 3186

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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ALFPACA GOLD fleece body delivers real core warmth

Breathability

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KASHMIRA side panels vent and reduce bulk

Weather Resistance

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A fleece layer, not a shell

Packability

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Compresses into a pack without much fuss

Full spec sheet

Technical Specs

Body Fabric	ALFPACA GOLD™ fleece (acrylic / polyester)
Side Panels	KASHMIRA™ fleece
Seams	DYNAMIK™ low-bulk stitching
Pockets	Two zip chest, two zip handwarmer
Collar	Micro-soft interior

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.

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