Gilets are a must have for anyone's wardrobe. Gilets for men and womens gilets provide an extra layer of insulation and can be worn on their own over a top or under a jacket. Gilets sell well across all age groups, and we sell equally as many ladies gilets as mens gilets. There are padded gilets, fleece gilets, soft shell gilets, hooded gilets and even multi- pocketed gilet for outdoor activities - there is something for everyone! Gilets or as they are sometimes called bodywarmers, are ideal garments for additional warmth without the extra bulk of a full blown down jacket. Outdoor Scene sells a wide variety of gilets for all ages, but some of the most popular gilets are the mens and ladies gilets that can be worn for outside activities such as gardening or walking. The mens Horsham bodywarmer gilet for men with multi pockets in particular is very popular for gardeners, and the Lorton mock suede bodywarmer mens gilet with contrast cord yoke is great for rambling or walking the dog. The green explorer gilet for men with elasticated inner armholes and full lenth studded stormflap is a bird watchers favourite as it as has 8 useful pockets and a place for pens on the right chest so that you can jot down all the names of birds. Ladies gilets tend to be more of a fashion item, and some have a stylishly shaped fit. The Outdoor Scene gilet for ladies, the Protecht gilet is the perfect weight for cool Autumn walks and spring days, or you can use this gilet can be used as part of the layering system for the harshest of winter days. It has a slimline fit and comes in red, white and navy - great colours for the Olympic year! This gilet has fleece lined handwarmer pockets and is machine washable. The John Partridge Stornaway is a womens goose down gilet with a luxurious feel, offering maximum warmth for the coldest weather. With it's fitted shape and contrast colour lining it is soft to touch is lightweight luxury at its best. Some gilets are water resistant or showerproof and the unique reversible weatherproof bodywarmer is polyester water repellent to one side and fleece to one side for a gilet with a softer feel. This gilet demonstrates reversible functionality that will perform well as a weatherproof outer or an insulating layer. Gilets are great and everyone should have one!