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***** heavyweight - below-freezing temps | ***** heavyweight - below-freezing temps | ||
*** Middle layer (insulating): heat retaining | *** Middle layer (insulating): heat retaining | ||
**** material: generally, thicker means warmer (wool, wool-blend, polyester fleece [100,200,300]) | |||
***** fleece is breathable, but wind blows right through it | |||
**** down insulated jackets | |||
***** compressive; fill power 450 - 900; loses insulating efficiency when damp | |||
**** synthetic insulated jackets | |||
***** similar to down, but not as compressive as down | |||
*** Outer layer (shell): shields from natural elements | *** Outer layer (shell): shields from natural elements | ||
**** waterproof/breathable shells | |||
***** best option for full-on squall conditions | |||
**** water-resistant/breathable shells | |||
***** more affordable | |||
**** soft shells | |||
***** focus on breathability | |||
**** waterproof/nonbreathable shells | |||
** Cold-weather layers | ** Cold-weather layers | ||
*** midweight polyester long underwear top and bottom | *** midweight polyester long underwear top and bottom | ||