Kit Guide

gilet

Women's Cycling Vests: How to Choose

How to choose a women's cycling vest: what it is for, how it should fit, when to wear it and how it layers.

Best Cycling Vests (Gilets): DTR's Picks by Ride Type

The best cycling gilet depends on the job: race-day wind block, packable insurance, or real thermal warmth. DTR's picks by ride type.

Gilet vs Packable Jacket: Which Should You Pack?

A gilet blocks wind on your core and packs tiny; a jacket covers your arms and protects better from rain. Neither is better — which pocket layer to pack.