Layering 101
Build an efficient
system to keep you
outside longer.
Moisture management. Temperature regulation. Freedom of movement. The right layers give you the versatility to stay comfortable - no matter the conditions.
How to Layer
Maximizing your time outdoors comes down to what you wear.
Using proprietary technologies, our best base layers, mid layers and outer layers work together to keep you warm, dry and mobile—however you explore.
Add or remove layers to fine-tune warmth and weather protection as needed to make the most of any adventure.
Base Layer
First layer. Keep your core warm and dry.
Layering your warmth starts with the next-to-skin base layer. This foundational layer helps to keep you warm without making you clammy. Start your layering kit with either of our two base layer technologies, then add extra warmth and weather protection as needed.
First things first.
Cold Weather Layer
- Best for high output activitiesin frigid conditions.
- Performance-driven to push away sweat with advanced yarn technology.
- Lightweight and durable for performance year after year.
Our technology: DotKint
Warm Weather Layer
- Best for high output activities in mild conditions.
- Pushed moisture to the surface for quick-dry performance.
- Soft against your skin for all-day comfort.
Our technology: FlashDry™
Mid Layer
Second layer. Adds warmth layered or on its own.
Layering your warmth starts with the next-to-skin base layer. This foundational layer helps to keep you warm without making you clammy. Start your layering kit with either of our two base layer technologies, then add extra warmth and weather protection as needed.
You're getting warmer.
Down Insulation
- Best for getting out in cold, dry conditions.
- Lightweight warmth that packs down small.
- Made with feathers certified to the Responsible Down Standard.
Our technology: Good Down Fill
Synthetic Insulation
- Best for cold conditions when getting wet is likely.
- Dries quickly when soaked through.
- Continues to trap body heat even when wet to keep you warm.
Our technology: Thermoball™
Fleece
- Best for active adventures in the cold.
- Breathable and moisture wicking in high output.
- High wear-resistance for dependable warmth, season after season.
- Available in different weights for a variety of temperatures.
Our technology: DotKint
Outer Layer
Third layer. Protects against the elements.
Outer layers fit comfortably over your base and mid layers to block wind, rain and snow. They are your first line of defense against the elements. Choose between a shell, an insulated shell or an insulated jacket (all featuring our proprietary technologies) to complete your layering kit.
Top it off.
Shell
- Best for layering over a warm mid layer in unpredictable weather.
- Breathable, lightweight and easy to pack.
- Shields you (and your inner layers) from wind and moisture.
Our technologies: FUTURELIGHT™ & DryVent™
Synthetic Insulation
- Best for cold conditions when getting wet is likely.
- Dries quickly when soaked through.
- Continues to trap body heat even when wet to keep you warm.
Our technology: Thermoball™
Insulated Jacket
- Best for outings on dry (but cold) days.
- Down or synthetic jacket that sheds light moisture.
- Adds warmth wherever you go.