Finally, it’s over! After months and months of this frozen hell, light has finally broken through the icy shell that has engulfed our homes and sickened our minds with cabin fever. It is now safe to unplug the never-ending Netflix machine. Step outside and soak in the sun. But don’t go hiking trails in a t-shirt just yet. Spring is a transitional season. Ease into it with a vest — the one garment that does winter-spring transition better than anything else. The following vests span a wide spectrum of warmth, ruggedness and style, yet each will help get you outside to thaw the winter from your bones.

Microlight Vest by Rab $175

Lightweight Synchilla Snap-T Fleece Vest by Patagonia $99

Shak Vest by Ibex $130