Tempest Vest by Safelite

Essential Core Insulation for High-Energy Hunts – Lightweight, Windproof, and Built to Move

The Firstlite MOTPV / Tempest Vest is a high-performance, windproof hunting vest designed to give you essential core warmth and protection without sacrificing mobility. Built for active pursuits in variable conditions, the Tempest Vest offers a perfect balance between breathability, insulation, and weather resistance—making it an indispensable layering piece for early mornings, changing weather, and high-exertion backcountry hunts.

With its windproof membrane, DWR-treated exterior, and quiet, durable fabric, the Tempest Vest keeps your core warm and protected without adding bulk or noise. Whether you’re glassing ridgelines, climbing steep timber, or moving through open country, this vest delivers the performance edge serious hunters demand.

Key Features & Benefits

• Windproof Performance: Built with a proprietary wind-blocking membrane that shields your core from biting gusts in exposed terrain.

• Quiet Softshell Exterior: Silent face fabric reduces noise during movement—critical for bowhunters and close-range stalks.

• DWR Treatment: Durable Water Repellent coating sheds light rain and snow, keeping your core warm and dry in unpredictable weather.

• Athletic, Layering-Friendly Fit: Designed to move with you without bunching or restricting range of motion.

• Strategic Core Insulation: Retains body heat in vital areas while allowing your arms and shoulders to breathe during high-output activity.

• Zippered Hand Pockets: Secure storage for essentials like gloves, tags, or wind indicators.

• Streamlined, Packable Design: Lightweight and compressible for easy storage in packs or layering systems.

Specifications

• Product Name: Firstlite MOTPV / Tempest Vest

• Material: Stretch-woven polyester with windproof membrane and DWR finish

• Insulation: Uninsulated – relies on windproofing and layering for warmth

• Weight: Approx. 11 oz

• Fit: Athletic, designed for layering over base layers or under outer shells

• Sizes Available: S–XXL

• Color/Pattern Options: Firstlite Specter, Fusion, Conifer, Dry Earth

• Use Case: Active spot-and-stalk hunting, early to mid-season layering, windy ridgelines, high-exertion pursuits

• Care Instructions: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low, do not bleach

• Warranty: Backed by Firstlite’s limited lifetime warranty

Why Choose the Tempest Vest?

• Targeted Core Protection: Keeps your vital organs warm and shielded from wind without overheating or limiting movement.

• Made for Motion: Ideal for mobile hunters who need to stay agile and comfortable across varying terrain and conditions.

• Essential Layering Piece: Works across all seasons as a core mid-layer or an outer shell in mild, breezy conditions.

• Backcountry-Proven Durability: Tough enough for rugged hunts, yet quiet and refined enough for close-range encounters.

Layer Smart, Move Fast, Stay Warm

When the wind picks up or temperatures drop, the Firstlite MOTPV / Tempest Vest is the solution that keeps your core warm without holding you back. Designed for dynamic hunts and unpredictable conditions, it’s the one piece that always earns a spot in your pack.