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Kathmandu Heli R Down Jacket review: designed down under, now conquering mountains across the globe
The Kathmandu Heli R Down Jacket may be lidless, but it still a wonderfully warm mid layer, made from recycled materials and stuffed with duck-down puff
Smartwool Smartloft Jacket review: Mid layer? Softshell? Puffy? This innovative garment defies labels
Hiker wearing Smartwool Smartloft Jacket
Montane Khamsin Hooded Softshell Jacket review: everything you could reasonably expect from a mid layer
A cozy, hooded mid layer, the Montane Khamsin Hooded Softshell Jacket supplies windproof insulation for cold-weather adventures on the trail and at the crag
Páramo Men’s Bentu Fleece review: a lightweight, windproof mid-layer that excels in the mountains
We don the the Páramo Men’s Bentu Fleece, wearing it with its matching jacket and on its own to see whether or not it cuts the mustard in the backcountry
Passenger Men’s Backroads Recycled Polartec Fleece review: a cozy top for backcountry bliss
I camp, hike and loaf around in the Passenger Backroads Recycled Polartec Fleece, a stylish and sustainable top for time in the great outdoors
It's gilet season at last, and these 2 cozy Patagonia vests are up to $70 off right now
Stay warm without overheating on fall hikes with these performance-ready gilets
The best fleece jackets 2024: mid layers to keep you cozy in the backcountry
We've tested the best fleece jackets to pinpoint the warmest, lightest and most eco-friendly options for your needs
What is a gilet? And do you even need one?
We look at this sartorially divisive but functionally inclusive gilet and consider why it’s the perfect garment for the shoulder seasons
