Category: Hiking Apparel

Layering systems, jackets and weather-specific clothing.

Hiking Layering System: A 3-Layer Cold-Weather Guide

The 3-layer hiking system explained — base, mid and shell. How to dress for cold, wind, rain and high-output hiking without overheating.

Down vs synthetic insulation explained — warmth, weight, wet performance, packability and longevity. When each one wins for hiking.