You know better than to wear a cotton T-shirt as a聽baselayer. But do you know how to dress聽to maximize performance and ensure you stay warm and dry without overheating? Here are tips for layering up this winter,聽no matter the temperature outside.聽
Corbeaux聽Cusco聽Long Sleeve and聽Mons聽Royal聽Mid Long John聽($105 and $120)
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Your bottom layer counts the most. Start with a thin, breathable, wicking baselayer聽like , a versatile top with thumb loops, a hole for your altimeter watch, and a sporty fit. On the bottom, check out , a full-length long underwear made from silkweight merino.
Patagonia聽R1 Fleece Pullover ($129)
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Next, you鈥檒l want a midlayer that's聽just warm enough聽without being too hot. We like聽, a lightweight fleece made with Polartec Power Dry that's breathable, but still offers some protection from the elements. Skip midlayers with hoods, as the hood can feel bulky under outerwear.聽
Kavu聽Switchback Vest ($95)
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Vests are highly underrated. Warm your core with an insulating vest and you鈥檒l instantly boost your entire body鈥檚 temperature. We like vests with a little style, so you can wear it over a flannel to the bar after skiing. Try聽, which has synthetic insulation and a retro look.
Flylow聽Rudolph Jacket ($225)
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Some down jackets are so bulky聽there鈥檚 no way you can layer over them. That's not the case with聽. This water-resistant 800-fill goose down puffy聽is plenty warm, but it packs down to the size of a travel pillow and layers perfectly under a shell, thanks to a streamlined design and ultra-compressible down.
The North Face聽Free Thinker Jacket ($649)
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Lastly, you need a tough exterior shell. 聽is made from聽bomber聽three-layer Gore-Tex Pro fabric that waterproof enough for the worst downpours. Plus, its loose, freeride fit means you can layer generously underneath and still have plenty of mobility on the mountain.聽