For those times when you need to keep your core warm, but it's not quite cold enough to warrant a jacket, reach for our Wilderness Vest. Its yoked shoulder seams allow for comfortable pack-wearing, and semi-auto locking zipper keeps everything in place while you're tearing up the trails.
Fabric
- Fiber Content: 100% Merino Wool
- OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Certified
- Woolmark® Certified
- Responsible Wool Standard® (RWS) Certified
- Knit: 380 g/m2 Heavyweight Ponte De Roma Knit
- Microns: 21 Micron Fibers
- UPF Rating: 50+
- Total Easy Care: Machine Wash & Dry
- Wool Source: Australia
- Imported.
Features
- Neckline: Full Zip Mock Neck
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Pockets: 2 Hand Pockets
- Yoked Shoulders: Seams are offset from your shoulder for a more comfortable backpack fit
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Tagless Label: No Itchy Neck Tags
- Zipper: YKK Semi-Auto Locking Zipper Pull
- Zipper Garage: Keeps fabric between the zipper and your skin
- Layer Type: Mid Layer, Insulating Layer
- Fit Type: Regular - Standard fit with a little bit of room to breathe, but not too baggy
- Model Features: The model wearing black is 5'10 / 150 lbs wearing a medium
- Runs True to Size
- Weight: Size Large = 12 oz. (340.2 grams)
- Style #: 7033
Uses
- Ideal Seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter
- Activities: Everyday Wear, Hiking, Camping, Biking, Running, Fishing, Hunting, Snowsports
- Temperature Recommendations: 0°F and below while active, 0°F to 30°F while inactive - Learn More
Care
Washing and Drying Instructions - Learn More
- Turn Inside Out
- Machine Wash Cold: Gentle cycle with like colors
- Detergent: Mild or wool-specific
- Tumble Dry: Low heat
- Storage: Place in an airtight container when not in use for long periods of time
- Do NOT Use: Fabric softener or bleach!
Product Story
Wilderness Expedition
Our new Wilderness Expedition collection is designed to be lighter weight than our classic Expedition Heavyweight line, twice as durable, and just as warm. These hearty mid-layers are built to last with a double layer Ponte knit that is sure to beef up your next adventure. From early morning bushwhacks to your favorite tree stand, to long wet days in the alpine zone, and every climb, creek crossing, and dog walk in between, we’ve got you covered.
Ponte de Roma is the name of a double knitting technique that consists of two layers of fabric knitted together. Ponte fabric is tightly knitted, making it very durable. It's stretchy, soft, doesn't wrinkle, and has a naturally flattering drape, which lets these mid-layers crossover perfectly from the outdoors to the office, and everything in between.
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WILDERNESS
EXPEDITION
Heavyweight
EXPEDITION
Heavyweight
Wilderness Details
Ponte de Roma is the name of a double knitting technique that consists of two layers of fabric knitted together. Ponte fabric is tightly knitted, making it very durable. It's stretchy, soft, doesn't wrinkle, and has a naturally flattering drape, which lets these mid-layers crossover perfectly from the outdoors to the office, and everything in between.
Recommended For
Activities: Hiking, Camping, Lifestyle, Snowsports, Hunting, Ice Fishing.
Seasons: Fall, Winter
High Activity Temperatures: 0°F and below
Low Activity Temperatures: 30°F to 0°F
Why Merino Wool?
Moisture Wicking
Minus33 Merino Wool regulates the amount of moisture on your skin by absorbing any moisture or sweat on your body. Then, the absorbed moisture evaporates out of the fabric into the atmosphere.
Anti-Microbial
Merino Wool fibers naturally reject any bacteria in moisture or sweat as it is wicked away, so foot fungus and smelly odor will not be a problem while wearing our products.
Insulates When Wet
Wool will absorb up to 30% of its weight in moisture without feeling wet or clammy. If you do get wet, wool will insulate you better than cotton or polyester materials.
Fire Resistant
Merino Wool insulates against high temperatures and does not readily catch fire. If it does, it self-extinguishes. When Merino burns, it doesn’t melt and stick to the skin like synthetic fabrics do.
UV Protection
Don’t worry about sunburn on a sunny day summiting a peak. Lightweight layers have a UPF rating of 25. Midweight and Expedition have a UPF rating of 50+.
Renewable
Merino Wool has a low environmental footprint and naturally returns to the elements. Shear a merino sheep in the morning, and in the afternoon they’re happily nibbling their way towards renewing next season’s clip.
MACHINE WASH AND DRY
Total Easy Care (TEC) Merino apparel is designed for today's busy lifestyle. Total Easy Care Merino garments are all machine-washable, and are suitable for tumble drying.
Even after frequent laundering they retain an 'as new' appearance. They won't shrink, lose their shape, fade or color-bleed. They remain soft and comfortable for the life of the garment.
If this were 4 to 6 inches shorter, I would love it. I like the weight and the material - great for outdoor activities and it looks great dressed up a bit. I'm 5'8" so the Medium comes down to my crotch. I suggest you offer it in a least two lengths and warn prospective buyers to check the length measurement.
I like this vest a lot but it's lighter weight than I had hoped it would be. I would gladly pay twice as much for one that is twice as heavy.
Love the feel & light weight. I figure the red/orangish tint will protect me en route anywhere … but especially in the wild. Originally planned to gift it but decided I was the optimal recipient!
- Very thin yet incredibly warm. Comfortable riding at minus 28 degrees Celsius!
- Light weight, warm, and comfortable and seems very well made.
- It's the best mid layer vest I've ever owned.
- 5 stars: 37 (82%)
- 4 stars: 4 (9%)
- 3 stars: 1 (2%)
- 2 stars: 1 (2%)
- 1 star: 2 (4%)
Great, now I need to throw out all my other thermals! Thank you for making such amazing products. Warm, comfortable, stylish and I also love what your company stands for and customer service went above and beyond to help get our gear to us quickly before our last trip.
Mark,
We are happy your Wilderness Expedition Men's Wool Vest - Expedition, is working so well for you. Thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
-Jeannie T.
If this were 4 to 6 inches shorter, I would love it. I like the weight and the material - great for outdoor activities and it looks great dressed up a bit. I'm 5'8" so the Medium comes down to my crotch. I suggest you offer it in a least two lengths and warn prospective buyers to check the length measurement.
I like this vest a lot but it's lighter weight than I had hoped it would be. I would gladly pay twice as much for one that is twice as heavy.
Love the feel & light weight. I figure the red/orangish tint will protect me en route anywhere … but especially in the wild. Originally planned to gift it but decided I was the optimal recipient!
Well made and fits well but the colors run. I wore mine once and I washed per the instructions and the black dye from the inside of the collar bled all over the vest so it constantly looks dirty. So in my closet it hangs as I can't bring myself to throw it away.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear that you liked the fit and overall quality, but we’re truly sorry to learn about the color bleed issue with your vest. That’s definitely not the experience we want for our customers.
If you haven’t already, please reach out to our customer service team at info@minus33.com we’d be happy to make this right for you. We stand behind the quality of our products and will do our best to help resolve this.
Thank you again for your feedback and for giving us the opportunity to improve.
~Sue
Minus33 Team
Smooth, sleek and warm! I bought this for my son since his school spends a lot of time outdoors. It's a great layering piece that adds warmth without bulk. He's 13 and wearing a men's large. He loves it and honestly, it looks really refined on him. We are very pleased with this item and I would highly recommend it.
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We love to hear that your son loves the shirt and that it’s working so well for his outdoor school adventures. It’s great to know it adds warmth and looks so sharp on him. We really appreciate your recommendation and support!
I doesn’t expect much from this vest, but gave it a shot as a mid layer under my Kuiu and Forloh hunting jackets. It is exactly what the doctor ordered. It is a double layer fabric with excellent stitching and served me well in Wyoming for deer season. It’s the best mid layer vest I’ve ever owned. 5’11”, 225 lbs, chesty, an XL fits perfectly.
I wear this vest a lot around the house, office and under my outer layer jacket when hiking. The cut of the vest is more silhouette, so it fits neatly under an overlayer and looks clean and neat over a shirt.
Thank you for your kind review of our Expedition Men's Wool Vest. We are delighted to hear that it has become a versatile piece in your wardrobe, perfect for both the office and the trail. We take pride in the design and functionality of our products, and it is great to know that it has met your expectations. We hope it continues to serve you well.
-Minus33 Customer Service
Not too bulky. Just right under my Bino harness.
The Wilderness Wool Vest is the perfect shoulder season layer for any outdoor activity (skiing, hiking, biking, you name it) it is light weight, warm, and comfortable and seems very well made. It is also very attractive so can be worn as a casual over-layer. And it is made with all natural merino wool which is a big environmental plus over many other outdoors fabrics. I love this vest!
George,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review for our Expedition - Men's Wool Vest Wilderness. We are thrilled to hear that it has become your go-to layer for outdoor activities. We take pride in using all natural merino wool in our products and we appreciate your recognition of its environmental benefits. We hope to continue providing you with high quality and stylish outdoor gear.
Jeannie T.
The vest works great under whatever mid- or outer layers you need to put over it. So far I have used it for winter trout fishing, where I never feel quite warm enough, and alpine skiing. I have lots of vests for all purposes, but this is a great addition for adding that extra warm layer that you won't even notice is there, except for the extra warmth.
Matthew,
Thank you so much for your positive review of our Wilderness Expedition Men's Wool Vest. We are thrilled to hear that it has been a great addition to your outdoor activities, providing that extra warmth without being noticeable. We take pride in creating versatile and functional products that can be layered under other garments for optimal comfort. We hope you continue to enjoy your vest on all your adventures.
Warmly,
-Steven D
Multipurpose.
Great with jean, t-shirts. Great for causal, dress or just walking.
Dennis,
Thank you for your positive review of our Wilderness Expedition Men's Wool Vest! We're glad to hear that you find it multipurpose and versatile, and that it pairs well with a variety of different outfits. We hope it continues to serve you well in all your adventures.
-Steven D
Quality product and I'm using it regularly as a layer for my small game hunting. I was hoping it was going to be warmer so I could eliminate the number of layers but not the case. The vest does allow me to adjust the weight of the other layers without increasing bulk in the sleeves so still a plus. With that understanding, I would recommend it.
H.B
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We're glad to hear that you are enjoying your Expedition Men's Wool Vest for your small game hunting. We apologize that it is not as warm as you had hoped, but we're happy to hear that it still helps with layering and reducing bulk in the sleeves.
Thank you for supporting Minus33.
-Steven D
In spite of the things I like about this vest....warmth and feel...the ridiculously long length keeps this hanging in my closet. If I do take it out, I tuck it in, not exactly fulfilling its role as a vest.
C'mon guys.
Hi Shimon,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We apologize for your disappointment in the length of the vest. If you would like to return the vest for a full refund, please contact our customer service team for a free return label.
Best,
-Steven D
I am a night-shift nurse and was looking for a functional garment to get through my shift on those chilly nights in the hospital. It's been exactly what I was looking for. Form-fitting, functional, simple, and warmth without bulk. I love the high collar and slightly extended length. Exactly what the doctor ordered...
Justin,
Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback on the Wilderness Expedition Wool Vest. We are happy to hear that this vest was exactly what the doctor ordered for those chilly nights at the hospital!
Thank you for supporting Minus33!
-Steven D
It's all in the technique of laying, the garment works beautifully when combine with other heavier pieces of material. This make in my opinion a functional as well as versatile component to any layering system.
William,
Thank you so much for leaving us a review. The Expedition - Men's Wool Vest Wilderness is a favorite around here and we are happy to hear you like it as well.
-Minus33
Figured I'd buy gifts for Christmas, love love Minus 33 clothing. I'm sure my grandsons will be impressed.
Your grandsons will be very impressed with the Expedition - Men's Wool Vest Wilderness, it is such a great piece!
-Minus33
I love the material.
Unfortunately the really high cut collar is very uncomfortable. I want to love this vest but because of the collar it spends a lot of time hanging on a peg instead of being worn.
Would I recommend this vest. Sadly, no
DG,
Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback on the men's expedition wool vest. We apologize for your disappointment in the collar. I will forward your review over to our product development team so that they are aware of this. We are always looking for ways to improve and we believe that customer feedback is the best way to do that.
Thank you,
-Steven D
I love the material.
Unfortunately the really high cut collar is very uncomfortable. I want to love this vest but because of the collar it spends a lot of time hanging on a peg instead of being worn.
Would I recommend this vest. Sadly, no.
Having worn wool for most of my outdoor life, I have learned to appreciate fine wool garments. What makes Minus 33 wool clothing so outstanding and exceptional is its fine wool, fine craftsmanship and it knit. It is such a pleasure to wear such a fine wool garment from Minus 33. I am so looking forward to my next Minus 33 wool garment. Let us not forget about the sustainability of wool.
John,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review of the Wilderness Expedition Men's Wool Vest. We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the quality and performance of this garment. We're proud to provide quality wool clothing that's also sustainable. Thanks for supporting our products!
Best,
-Steven D
I was looking for a thick warm wool vest to give me insulation under my sailing jacket. I like this vest, it is well made and fits nice, but it does not meet my needs. When I took it out of the box, I was skeptical since it is about as thick as a woman's cardigan. I figured it must be made of some magic fabric since the reviews are so high and gave it a chance. Not impressed. Hiking with additional layers, cold. Sitting and drinking beer with other layers and a moderately cold day in Maryland, cold. Sorry to be a downer but I feel this thing needs to be about twice as thick to live up to this hype. I havent taken it sailing yet, I plan to, but will be bring many additional layers.
Robert,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a detailed review. We appreciate getting feedback on the fit of our products. We will let our product development team know about your experience and suggestions!
-Jeannie T.
Soft, warm, and good weight. Excellent layer over base layer for mid temps and under jacket for colder. Zippered pockets on the outside are great for travel, interior pockets are functional and the collar is high enough to keep your neck warm. Overall excellent
I liked the vest overall. The size was a little small and the fit is snug. But I will be layering the vest so overall good. Happy with the purchase.
Wayne,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review on your Wilderness Expedition Men's Wool Vest. It's great to hear that you're happy with your purchase and thank you for choosing Minus33. As you continue to wear your vest, if the fit is too snug, please let us know and we will gladly set up an exchange with you, if you would like to go up a size. You can contact our customer service at 603-968-3351 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm EST.
Best,
-Steven D
I got this vest for a recent trip to Israel and Jordan. It gets a lot colder there than people realize and this vest was great at helping to keep me warm. It packs small, keeps my core warm, doesn’t require frequent washing (thank you merino) and is constructed to last a long time. It a great addition to my wardrobe and will last long enough that I can consider it an investment more than a purchase. I’ll be reviewing it over on www.geardiary.com shortly.
Daniel,
We are so glad the Wilderness Expedition Men's Wool Vest - Expedition did the trick while you were overseas! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
-Katie P.


