Q36.5 Air Vest

The Q36.5 Air Vest is a lightweight cycling vest built to block wind and insulate without the bulk. It weighs 69 grams in size M and packs into a jersey rear pocket. Q36.5 designed it for cold, windy winter rides and for summer mountain rides, where a long descent from a high pass can leave you cold.

Wind Protection and a Power Mesh Back

The front panels are designed to block wind, which is where a vest earns its place on a descent. Q36.5 adds a durable water-repellent treatment for light rain and mountain mist. The fabric is 80% polyamide, 10% elastane, and 10% polyurethane.

The back is a power mesh panel. A solid-backed vest traps heat and moisture on a climb, so the mesh gives your back a way to breathe while the front still stops the wind. Q36.5 describes the material as insulating and breathing in equal measure, which suits a layer you wear through changing temperatures.

Body-Mapped Fit, Cam-Lock Zip and Reflective Details

The cut is body-mapped and pre-shaped to sit close to the torso so it doesn't flap in the wind. The fabric is a 4-way stretch woven with minimal seams, and Q36.5 describes the design as aero-oriented, built for freedom of movement. A cam-lock zip closes the front and carries a reflective element, with more reflective inserts on the back for visibility in low light.

The Air Vest comes in Black, Ice Grey, Nautica Blue, Optic White, and Poppy Orange, in sizes XXS to XXXL. It is made in Italy. Check the size chart on this page against your chest and waist measurements before ordering. It suits riders who want a wind layer that disappears into a pocket when the day warms up.