Bridger Leather Down Vest | Black
Product details
| Management number | 250868230 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$132.98 | Model Number | 250868230 | ||
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There is a quiet versatility in black. The Bridger Leather Down Vest in black pairs as easily with a button-down for dinner as it does with a flannel for the trail. Full-grain lambskin and down warmth in the one color that goes with everything you own.
Full-grain lambskin leather meets 80/20 down insulation in a slim, modern silhouette. Antique brass hardware on the front zip and zippered hand pockets gives the black leather a handsome contrast, and the interior left-side chest pocket keeps your essentials close. The 100% polyester lining slides cleanly over a henley or sweater and holds up to repeated layering.
The black Bridger vest for the man who wants the most wearable color in the lineup. It dresses up, it dresses down, and it hides wear better than any brown. Black lambskin develops a subtle, even patina over the years rather than the visible color shifts you see on brown leather.
Quick Specs
| Category | Details |
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| Material | 100% Full Grain Lambskin (Black) |
| Insulation | 80/20 Down (same down system as the Bridger Down Jacket) |
| Lining | 100% Polyester (easy-clean) |
| Hardware | Antique Brass (YKK zippers) |
| Closure | Full front zip |
| Pockets | Two zippered hand pockets, interior left-side chest pocket |
| Collar | Stand-up collar |
| Fit | Use WaiR tool for personalized sizing. In between sizes? Size up. |
| Sizes | S through XXXL |
| Color | Black (also Light Brown, Dark Brown, Tan & Brown) |
Built Right
Deep, classic black lambskin with antique brass contrast. 1 oz weight lambskin that softens from the first wear. It moves with you, creases where it should, and tells your story better with every mile.
The same down system as the Bridger Down Jacket, in a sleeveless cut. Real down keeps your core warm without bulk, so the vest layers under a shell or over a flannel without adding weight.
Full front zip and zippered hand pockets finished in antique brass. The hardware ages in step with the leather and never goes plastic-bright.
Easy-clean polyester slides cleanly over a flannel, henley, or sweater and holds up to repeated zipping and layering.
Left-side interior chest pocket for a wallet, phone, or passport. Sits flat against the body so it does not print through the leather.
A clean stand collar and sleeveless silhouette give you full range of motion and make the Bridger one of the easiest pieces in the lineup to layer under a jacket.
Product Guidance
| Category | Details |
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| Best For | The man who wants the most versatile color in the Bridger lineup. The dressed-up casualist — black layers as easily over a button-down as a tee. The buyer who values low-maintenance style. Black hides wear better than any brown. The buyer building a matched set with the Bridger Down Jacket in Black. |
| Layering Guide & Sizing | For exact personal sizing, use the Measurement WaiR Guide at the top of the page. Sizing philosophy: slim, tailored cut through the chest and shoulders. Between sizes: size up. Standard size fits over a tee or henley. One size up gives room for a flannel or midweight sweater. The vest is meant to layer — size for the shirt you will most often wear under it. |
| Care | Condition the leather every 3 to 6 months. Avoid machine washing. If wet, air dry naturally, never near direct heat. Store on a wide hanger. |
| Pair With | Bridger Leather Down Jacket | Black — Same lambskin, same down, same black finish. The all-black set reads sharper than contrasting tones. |
| Compare To | Jackson Sherpa Leather Vest | Tan & Brown — A warmer-toned, sherpa-lined alternative. Choose the black Bridger for the cleaner, more versatile look. |
| Wear Over | A henley, sweater, or button-down. Black works across more dress codes than any other color. |
Product FAQs
Is black versatile?
Black is the most versatile color in the vest lineup. It pairs as easily with a suit and dress shoes as with jeans and boots, and it hides daily wear, dust, and small marks better than the brown variants.
Jacket or vest — which should I get?
The Bridger Down Jacket gives you full coverage and standalone warmth. The vest is more versatile for layering across seasons. Many customers own both.
How warm is the vest?
It uses 80/20 down insulation, the same down system as the Bridger Jacket, in a sleeveless cut. It keeps your core warm. Layer it over a flannel on cool mornings or under a shell when the wind picks up.
How does the vest fit?
Use the WaiR tool on this page for a personalized size recommendation. The Bridger is cut slim and tailored, so size up, especially if you plan to layer over heavier shirts. The leather softens and conforms over the first few weeks.
Can I wear it under a jacket?
Yes. The slim cut and sleeveless design layer cleanly under a leather jacket or shell on the coldest days, and over a shirt on milder ones.
How do I care for it?
Condition the leather every 3 to 6 months. Avoid machine washing. If wet, air dry naturally, never near direct heat. Store on a wide hanger.
Is the leather waterproof?
Lambskin is naturally water-resistant but not waterproof. It handles snow flurries and a light rain. In sustained rain the leather absorbs water and the down loses loft. Wipe dry promptly after wet weather.
What's the warranty?
A one year warranty covers stitching, hardware, and structural defects. Normal patina and wear marks are part of how the vest is meant to age and are not defects.
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