Latest Mid layer news
What is a mid layer and why they form a crucial part of your layering system
A quick guide to what a mid layer is and why you want to be wearing one outdoors.
Arc’teryx Kyanite hoody review: a technical, high-performance mid layer with an outstanding warmth-to-weight ratio
The Arc’teryx Kyanite Hoody is a lightweight, versatile and technical mid layer that oozes quality and coziness from every stitch and thread
Alpkit Yakutian fleece jacket review: a wind-resistant fleece for outer layers
With a hardface outer fabric that is more wind-resistant than most fleeces, the Alpkit Yakutian fleece jacket is tough and durable
Mountain Equipment Concordia fleece jacket review: a toasty warm fleece jacket that's easy to pack
Designed to offer the maximum warmth for weight that a fleece mid layer can deliver, the super-warm, high-loft Mountain Equipment Concordia fleece jacket is a solid choice for cold-weather mountain adventures
Montane Viper fleece hoodie review: a comfortable and robust fleece hoodie
The Montane Viper fleece hoodie is a technical, midweight, stretch fleece that works well as a low-bulk layer, made from a performance fabric that feels luxuriously soft
Klättermusen Balder Zip fleece jacket review: a high-quality and durable fleece jacket
With its sustainable, soft and durable wool-polyester fabric blend, the Klättermusen Balder Zip fleece jacket exudes style and class, giving it more appeal than most synthetic technical fleeces
Keela Micro Pulse top review: a functional and lightweight microfleece
The Keela Micro Pulse lightweight half-zip top offers plenty of soft, cosy comfort, so it is ideal as a simple, no frills mid layer all year round
Helly Hansen Power Air Heat Grid fleece jacket: an innovative fleece for eco-aware hikers
The Helly Hansen Power Air Heat Grid jacket is an eco-conscious layer that heralds the future for synthetic fleece
