Midlayers are required to fit an outrageously demanding job description. Unlike the super-puffy parkas and belay jackets that we wear to stay warm while hunkering down, midlayers provide insulation for activity鈥揳 role that calls for a true multi-tasker. Its duties include keeping us warm鈥揵ut not so warm that we overheat during exertion鈥搘hile also whisking away sweat and shielding us from the elements (should we decide to wear our midlayer as an outer layer, which these toppers must be versatile enough to handle when weather permits). It鈥檚 a tall order.

Yet our testing team found six of the best insulated midlayer jackets that check all the boxes. These breathable insulators successfully regulated testers鈥� temperatures while they skied, hiked, biked, and ran in winter weather conditions. Testers typically sandwiched these jackets over a base layer and beneath a waterproof shell. On climbs or in dry weather when they ditched the shell, testers evaluated these toppers for their ability to shed precipitation and buffer gusts. After testing close to 50 women鈥檚 insulated midlayers, we recommend these six standouts.

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In a classic winter layering system, it鈥檚 the midlayer that holds the magic. A good midlayer has to breathe, wick, and do most of the insulating for you, even when wet鈥攁 level of multitasking you would never ask of another layer. Plus, it鈥檚 needed all the time, standing on its own in fair weather and providing hidden, essential warmth under a shell in the worst conditions. With those standards in mind, we set out to find the very best midlayers, from super-breathable backcountry pieces to quilted wool jackets for frigid downhill days.

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After four-plus decades since it was invented, fleece is still the undisputed king of breathable midlayers, from fall and winter hiking and mountain biking to skiing and snowshoeing. The fluffy, airy synthetic structure delivers both warmth and ventilation, moving perspiration and excess heat away from your body. But not all fleeces are your dad鈥檚 burnhole-riddled Patagonia Synchilla: With more materials and construction styles than ever before, finding the right layer takes some work. We put more than 25 to the test last winter to narrow it down to these six best women鈥檚 fleece jackets.

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A modern fleece is essentially a better sweater. It鈥檚 lighter and quicker-drying for backcountry travel, but fundamentally does the same job as those fishermen鈥檚 cable knit tops of yore: it keeps you warm, even when you鈥檙e damp, and breathes well enough to keep you from swamping out.

And the best men’s fleece jackets today are diverse: We tested thicker fleeces for colder temps, breathable fleeces for high-intensity exercise, and even wool-based fleeces for their odor-resistance and comfort. Our crew put these midlayers through the wringer while skiing, running, cycling, and climbing, wearing them with waterproof shells and without. Of the 62 fleeces in our testing pool, only six stood out as the ultimate winter midlayers.

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It鈥檚 easy to be swayed by the sex appeal of a shell jacket. Waterproof, expensive, colorful. I constantly find myself lusting after the new Gore-Tex whatever. But then I kit up for any high-output winter activity鈥� backcountry skiing, running, hiking, cycling, etc鈥攁nd am reminded that midlayers are the backbone of winter layering, get triple the use of other pieces, and warrant a bigger investment.

That鈥檚 because unless it鈥檚 pissing rain, dumping snow, or freezing cold, my shell stays in my bag. A shell, even the most breathable, is just a plastic bag and will not vent your heat, whereas a breathable midlayer creates just the right amount of warmth but sheds excess heat while you slog down pavement or up a mountain. Midlayers also get extra use on warmer winter days when worn by themselves without a base layer underneath.

Over my 10-plus years at 国产吃瓜黑料 I鈥檝e tested well over 100 midlayers, out of which I鈥檝e found a few favorites for each of my winter sports.

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Best for Backcountry Skiing and Hiking

Black Diamond First Light Stretch Hoody

This has become my number one skiing and hiking midlayer because it鈥檚 light鈥攋ust 14.2 ounces鈥攁nd provides the perfect balance of warmth and breathability. A medium-thick layer of migration-resistant Primaloft Gold Active insulation keeps me warm even when temps hover around 10 degrees, but is also capable of dumping heat faster than anything I鈥檝e ever tested. On the outside, there鈥檚 a 20-denier nylon ripstop face fabric that鈥檚 tough enough to resist a tree branch but allows plenty of hot air to escape. Even if I鈥檓 absolutely pinned, with a heart rate above 160, I never feel the need to throw off the jacket on a cold day. The synthetic materials will also dry in minutes if I get sweaty.

Those who prefer wool to synthetic materials will love the , which has a similar warmth/breathability ratio, an amazing high-collar hood, and, like all wool, stays warm when wet and resists odors.

Best For Running

Path Projects Lomond Hoodie

I recently joined the Dukes Track Club in Albuquerque, New Mexico and the group run I love the most starts at 6 a.m. on Friday mornings. Temps are usually around 25 degrees, so I need more than a long-sleeve shirt but nothing so heavy it will gather heat and slow me down. My go-to has become this hoodie. The secret to the hoodie鈥檚 versatility is in the 180 gsm (grams per square meter) grid fleece that鈥檚 heavy enough to add warmth in sub-freezing temps, but comes with lots of perforations (thus the grid moniker) that are designed to let all the heat and sweat generated on the run find an immediate way off my skin and into the air. I usually use the hood at the beginning of my runs but then it comes off and just serves as a neck warmer.

Those who live where it鈥檚 really cold should look at the that has a wind-resistant face fabric layered over 40 gsm Coreloft insulation around the shoulders and chest. The insulation is light, but combined with the fully wind-resistant outer and paired with a medium-thick long-sleeve base layer, it has been enough to keep me warm even when temps were below 10 degrees.

Best for Cycling

Velocio Alpha Long Sleeve

The first few minutes of a cold bike ride are the worst because you鈥檙e not producing heat yet but are moving at speed so the cold wind has more bite than when you鈥檙e running or standing. To fight back I wear a windproof cycling vest matched with this cozy midlayer that鈥檚 a high-loft Polartec Alpha fleece up front and a heavy-ish 210-gsm merino wool on the sides and back. The extra cozy Alpha keeps my core temp from dropping, while the arms and backs breathe enough that I鈥檓 not dripping sweat once I鈥檓 working hard. If I get too warm, it鈥檚 easy to shed the vest and unzip the collar of the jersey for more airflow. If my ride has a long descent, I also bring a full windproof jacket because the Alpha allows so much airflow I can get chilled.

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If you search for 鈥渉ow to layer鈥� on 国产吃瓜黑料, you鈥檒l get back nearly 20 articles plus a handful of videos that cover everything from layering while backcountry skiing to layering in a sleeping bag. We take the art of layering seriously when it comes to playing outside.

But what about layering for the everyday? Does layering only matter if we鈥檙e trying to climb a mountain or camp in the snow? Most of us spend the vast majority of our time going to work, walking the dogs, picking kids up from school, and cleaning up around our houses鈥攁nd I鈥檝e found that smart layering helps immensely in these situations, too.

The absence of info on layers for quotidian tasks got me thinking about what the ideal everyday layering kit might be. I live in New Mexico where we have wild temperature swings through fall and winter鈥攆rom 20 degrees in the morning to 60 degrees in the afternoon鈥攎aking my home an excellent spot to test how layers can keep us regulated and happy as we get through our normal routine.

Here鈥檚 my suggested list.

Baselayers

By baselayers I don鈥檛 mean long underwear. Unless you live in a truly cold spot and spend a big chunk of your time working outside, long underwear will be too hot. But it is important to think about your underwear, socks, and first layer up top.

Merino wool is the obvious choice for both underwear and socks. These days sock manufacturers like Smartwool make blended with a little nylon (to make them tough as nails) and lycra (so they鈥檙e easy to get on). They鈥檙e tailored perfectly so they don鈥檛 take up too much room in your shoe and keep your feet warm but not too hot. One pair will run you $20 or $30, but I wear my merino socks at least a couple days in a row so I only need two or three pairs. is also becoming more popular, and I鈥檝e found it to be even softer, and maybe warmer, than merino.

I suggest because if you鈥檙e active at all during your day, your underwear is going to get sweaty, and you don鈥檛 want sweaty underwear when it鈥檚 cold. When I bike commute to work, as an example, my bottom is damp by the end of the commute but the wool still provides a touch of warmth so that my nether regions are not freezing when I walk into the office. That, and the merino dries super quickly so I don鈥檛 have to sit in my sweat for several hours.

In terms of a base layer shirt, my suggestion is to wear a short-sleeved shirt, no matter the material. It鈥檚 important to wear a short-sleeved shirt instead of a long-sleeved shirt, even if it鈥檚 brutally cold outside, because as you move between heated and outdoor spaces, you have more options. There鈥檚 nothing worse than being too hot in an overheated room, and you can strip down to a simple t-shirt, which is never a burden to wear. If you鈥檙e bike commuting or moving around, then go with merino. Everyone else can stick with cotton.

Midlayers

Midlayers are often the most used and abused layers when you鈥檙e out adventuring because you need some kind of warmth but nothing too thick. The same is true for everyday midlayers because they can stay on all throughout the day鈥攗nder a heavier coat in the morning while you鈥檙e walking the dogs, on their own over the aforementioned t-shirt at your home office to fight off the money-saving thermostat setting, or when you need a little warmth to dash out for lunch.

My go-to’s are a button-down or a tailored sweatshirt. A thick cotton button-down pulls double duty because it鈥檚 the right amount of warmth but also looks plenty professional. Instead of dressing in the 鈥渋nvestment banker bro鈥� uniform of a thin button-down and vest, you just need this one layer to feel comfortable and look good.

The same goes for the tailored . Something that fits well and is medium thick will keep you perfectly regulated and get you through any Zoom or in-person meeting. I sometimes like to go with a synthetic sweatshirt, instead of cotton, if I鈥檓 going to be active any time during the day鈥攍ike taking a longer walk to lunch, a stroll with my dogs, or a quick bike trip to get my kids from school.

Outer Layers

Waxed cotton, which is making a strong resurgence, is the perfect everyday outer layer. are stylish, waterproof (thanks to the wax), and insulated for warmth. If I layer an insulated waxed jacket over a thick cotton shirt and t-shirt base, I鈥檓 comfy all the way down to about freezing. Bonus: The more you wear your waxed jacket, the sharper it looks as you add a patina that鈥檚 uniquely yours.

On days below freezing, I鈥檒l wear a down jacket. I have two versions that I rotate between, depending on the day. As the temps drop, I鈥檒l start with a straightforward down jacket that I can layer over my waxed cotton. On days when I鈥檓 standing around and it鈥檚 truly bitter鈥攍ike 20 degrees or below鈥擨 grab a midlayer and a that鈥檚 poofy and as warm as it gets.

I always have a in my bag as well. A good wind layer packs up to the size of an orange so I just stuff it away until it’s needed. I won鈥檛 use a wind layer on deep winter days, but I find them perfect in the fall when the breeze kicks up and tears right through my sweatshirt. By cutting the wind I can immediately feel 10 degrees warmer but don鈥檛 have to deal with the bulk of a big jacket.

For pants, I usually prefer something that has a reinforcement because the extra material adds a little warmth and because these pants look okay even when they鈥檙e dirty. I find it鈥檚 much harder to stay clean in the winter with snow and mud around constantly.

Shoes

Unless you live in a really rainy place like the Pacific Northwest, I usually suggest most people avoid shoes with a waterproof membrane during the summer. The liner doesn’t breathe well enough to vent the sweat off your feet and can make your feet clammy and potentially cause blisters.

But during the winter I love shoes with for several reasons. Most importantly, it鈥檚 cold outside so the likelihood of your feet overheating is diminished. Second, unlike rain that comes and goes during the summer, winter snow will stick around and pile up, so you have many more opportunities to get your feet wet. That, and when the snow does melt, the ground turns to mud, which can also wet out your shoes.

I like a low-cut hiker or running shoe because it鈥檚 a one-and-done option. These shoes look fine at work, are great for when you have to stand at a desk for hours, easily slip on for early-morning dog walks, and are comfy for an after-work walk or run.

Hat and Gloves

Your hands and ears are often the most sensitive, so it鈥檚 worth investing in a quality beanie and pair of gloves. For a beanie, always choose something simple in terms of design. I love a that never clashes and can hold its shape even after hundreds of uses. For , I suggest you invest in a thin pair made of merino. You want something thin so you have as much dexterity as possible and don鈥檛 have to constantly pull the gloves off to get anything done. You鈥檇 also be surprised at how well a thin pair of wool gloves can fight off the worst of the cold and keep your finger temp nicely regulated.

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Less Is More

By Kelly Klein, associate gear editor

After a year as a gear editor, I鈥檝e tested countless layers. Base layers, midlayers, outer layers, you name it. Whenever I headed out on a ski trip last winter, I brought along at least half a dozen pieces to test out over the course of the day. As part of the review process, I wanted to do each one justice, and I needed to be sure I was using them for their intended purpose. But as time wore on鈥攖ime spent, it seemed, primarily thinking about what to put on or take off next鈥擨 found that I only wanted to wear one or two layers at most beneath my jacket. Whether I was spending the day resort skiing or skinning up in the backcountry, I really wasn鈥檛 concerned about regulating my body temperature to a tee. It was too exhausting, and it got in the way of my fun. If I was a little chilly or a tad warm, it didn鈥檛 bother me; I was more focused on the terrain and the experience. Plus, clothing technology has gotten so advanced that newer apparel is able to dump and retain heat to a degree that a decade ago could be accomplished only by switching out layers. These days a couple of versatile pieces are all you need. If I鈥檓 going on a full- or multiple-day backcountry mission鈥攐r if the weather forecast is dicey鈥擨鈥檒l hew to a better-safe-than-sorry approach and pack a few extra tops. But for ordinary adventures, life is too short to miss a beautiful sunrise or a friend getting the turns of their life because I鈥檓 busy fine-tuning my body temperature.

More Is More

By Abigail Barronian, senior editor

Almost every time I venture into the mountains, I grab the same lineup of apparel. For my upper body: next-to-skin wool, a lightweight midlayer, a puffy jacket, and a shell. Things are similarly simple on the lower half: lightweight pants, with wool long johns beneath if the situation calls for them. This arrangement retains its utility across activities and seasons鈥攁lthough, depending on my output and the conditions, some of these layers may shift in bulk and weatherproofness. When it鈥檚 really cold, I might double up on wool, add down knickers and a vest, and opt for a burlier shell or a heavier puffy. My outdoor wardrobe is almost entirely free of hybrid layers鈥擨 don鈥檛 own any insulated shells or fleece-lined pants, for example鈥攁nd I鈥檓 picky about things being trim enough to combine comfortably. Done right, I can mix and match to create the breathability and protection I need over the course of a long excursion in variable conditions. I can stay comfortable in a freak spring snowstorm at 12,000 feet and in 75-degree sunshine as I descend to the trailhead. It鈥檚 difficult to achieve that kind of versatility with a single do-it-all garment. It might do one thing really well, but I do lots of things in the mountains, and I want what I wear to facilitate each of those activities. And most important, I want to be prepared when I find myself in unpredictable environments. One or two layers can鈥檛 possibly provide the comfort and safety that a quiver of them will.

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Picture a kid on a snow day. They can barely wait to pull on their puffy pants and mittens鈥攐r their one-piece snowsuit鈥攁nd rush out into the frosty air. They鈥檒l sled and make snow angels until they鈥檙e soaking wet, wage snowball wars, build snowmen in the yard, and decorate them with sticks. Then they鈥檒l barrel inside, leave their clothes in a pile on the floor, and clutch mugs of steaming hot chocolate until their fingers thaw. It鈥檚 a dream; life doesn鈥檛 get better than that. While adults just pull their coats tight and hurry through the slush to work.

As a dogsledder, one of the things I love best about taking people mushing is that it turns adults into kids again. You put any grownup鈥攏o matter how serious鈥攊nto a dogsled, and they鈥檒l laugh for an hour straight. They glide through the wintry forest, looking around wild-eyed and smiling until their face hurts. Not everyone has a handy dog team nearby when they want to rediscover the magic of winter鈥攂ut you can get there without one, too.

Because when did we decide that winter fun is for kids? Think about it: snowball fights, snowmen, snow angels, sledding, even hot chocolate鈥攖hese are all things we associate with children. Even adequate winter clothing is seen as juvenile; teens and adults trade their puffies for sleek coats, trade their mittens for gloves. No wonder winter becomes less fun as we get older: we鈥檝e made it that way. But we can unmake it, too.

Wear More Clothes

The biggest myth of winter is that in order to enjoy it, you have to like being cold. You literally don鈥檛. I don鈥檛 like feeling cold, and I spend half my life outside in subzero temperatures. The trick鈥攁nd it really is this simple, for most people鈥攊s that if you feel cold, you should put on more clothing. Still cold? Put on even more clothing. And so on. I鈥檝e written about the basics of dressing for cold weather here, including how to trap warm air and keep your feet insulated from the cold ground. My favorite layer? A long down skirt, which you can wear over pants or long underwear, and which will make a huge difference in your ability to stay comfortable outside. (If you have circulation issues, it can be much harder to keep your extremities warm; I鈥檇 recommend using charcoal hand and toe warmers.)

If your winters are mostly snowless, gray, and rainy, clothing can still make the conditions comfortable for you. Otherwise you鈥檒l be trapped inside for months out of the year, and nothing is fun when you feel trapped. Walking in sleet may not seem pleasant, but with the right layers, it鈥檚 not unpleasant either; it鈥檚 fully possible to stay warm and dry, feeling like you鈥檙e in your own climate-controlled little world, even as you push through deeply gross weather. I鈥檇 recommend a good rain coat and rain pants (in sizes big enough to accommodate multiple layers), a hat with a brim to keep water off your face, gloves, and insulated waterproof boots (I like neoprene)鈥攁nd make sure you fully dry everything each time you come in.

Challenge Yourself to Try Something New

I dare you (yes, you personally) to do at least one completely new thing this winter. Bring a friend to the nearest sled hill and race to the bottom. (If you鈥檙e somewhere without snow, you can 鈥渟led鈥� down grassy hills by perching on blocks of ice. Bring a folded towel to sit on if you don鈥檛 want a wet butt!) Or rent a tube at a tubing hill鈥攎any even have rope lifts so you don鈥檛 have to hike back up. If you have the budget, take a beginner鈥檚 lesson in snowboarding, skiing, or even snowmobiling. Carve a snowbank into a sculpture, or fill balloons with water and food coloring, freeze them, peel off the balloons, and use the colorful orbs to decorate your porch. Go ice skating for an afternoon, even if you spend the whole time scooting around and clutching the boards. It鈥檚 OK to feel a little silly, and to laugh at yourself. And it鈥檚 even better to bring a friend so you can laugh at each other instead.

Make Your Home Cozier

Winter offers two great pleasures: going outside, and coming in again. The first will help you appreciate the second, but there鈥檚 a lot you can do to make your house cozier in its own right, too. I love electric candles, because they give a nice glow鈥攁 kind of living light, as flames are referred to in Norwegian鈥攚ithout the risk of burning anything down. Everyone knows that blankets, slippers, mugs, etc. are associated with winter, but if you haven鈥檛 gone all-in on cozy surroundings, you might be surprised by how much of a difference they make. Warm up a toddy or spiced cider on the stove to make your house smell amazing.

Eat and Drink Well

It takes a lot of energy to keep your body warm. You鈥檒l get hungry while you鈥檙e outside, and hungry when you get back in, and if you go outside without eating enough, you鈥檒l almost certainly feel cold and miserable. Plan to have hearty meals before and after you go out, and carry snacks in your pocket; eating little treats often will help your body to generate warmth. And if you鈥檙e even marginally inclined toward cooking, use a crock pot: there鈥檚 really nothing like coming inside and having a hot, fragrant stew just waiting for you.

Create Your Own Traditions

January and February can feel like the bleakest winter months, in part because they鈥檙e defined by lack: there鈥檚 none of the cheer and pomp of the holidays, which make even the coldest December festive, and there are still months to go before spring. But part of what makes seasons special is that the fun they offer is limited; there are things you can only do at certain times, so you look forward to them and savor them. What traditions can you develop for the depths of your own winters? Can you start a practice of taking a weekly hike (or snowshoe or cross-country ski jaunt) with friends, then watching movies and ordering a pizza? Make an annual trip to volunteer at a sled dog race? Arrange (or enter) a snow-sculpture competition? You can also commit to doing the things you rarely make time for, like reading books or baking. The more you create winter rituals that you enjoy, the more joy the season will hold for you, even if the things you do are as simple as lighting candles in the evening or savoring a special tea. And next fall, when the days get darker and the first frost appears, you鈥檒l know you鈥檙e leaving the warmth of summer behind鈥攂ut you have something wonderful to look forward to.

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We test a lot of jackets for our annual Winter Buyer鈥檚 Guide.聽Between splitboarding, alpine skiing and ski touring, winter camping, cross-country skiing, running, tough outdoor jobs, and apr茅s hanging, anywhere from 10 to 15 people from varied sport backgrounds help us put an array of shells, puffies, windbreakers, fleeces, and midlayers to the test. Here are the runner-up items that just missed the cut for print.

Mountain Hardware Stretchdown Light Pullover ($250)

Should you overheat wearing this piece as a mid-layer, ditch the shell. The jacket is stuffed with enough 700-fill down that it kept our tester warm even when the temperatures dropped into the low twenties. The pliable, 20-denier woven nylon-elastane outer fabric is coated in DWR, which held up to melting snow flurries and snotsicles, and was surprisingly durable. It emerged from a poorly ridden lap in tight trees without any rips. 聽鈥�Kyle Dickman, splitboarding tester

66 Degrees North Tindur Technical Shearling Jacket ($300)

The Tindur is mostly made from a thick, tightly woven fleece, but the elbows and sides are a stretchy nylon that won鈥檛 blow out after repeated hard use. The sewn cuffs feel as sturdy as the thick plastic zippers. It鈥檚 so warm that we used it as a primary jacket instead of a layer. The only downside: wood chips stuck and needed to be picked out of the fleece long after the job was done.聽 鈥�Charlie Ebbers, workwear tester

Patagonia R1 Hybrid Hoody ($139)

The R1 Hybrid Hoody is the sports car of the R1 family鈥攊t鈥檚 made for going fast without thinking. The layer features 3.8-ounce Polartec Power Grid everywhere but the chest and upper arms, where you have the same fabric but in a 6.9-ounce weight. It鈥檚 basically a base layer with a little more protection and warmth in key zones. We also love that it鈥檚 made of 90 percent recycled polyester, and is Bluesign certified and Fair Trade sewn. We felt like this was a welcome, but incremental, improvement on a classic line, so it didn鈥檛 make the cut for print. 鈥�Will Taylor (国产吃瓜黑料 gear director), men鈥檚 midlayers tester

ArchiTec Aysen Polartec Power Wool Hoodie ($188)

Testers loved the simplicity of this piece, which pairs a breathable, wind-resistant matte nylon face with a soft, tightly woven merino wool liner. The only real feature is a concealed zip pocket on the side, big enough to fit an iPhone. It鈥檚 mid-weight as far as layers go, so it鈥檚 a good piece to throw on in the morning and wear until night in a range of temperatures. We wore it for days and it didn鈥檛 smell. 鈥擶.T.

Strafe Tech Fleece Pullover ($129)

Your favorite hoody can now pull double-duty as a resort-skiing midlayer. Strafe鈥檚 newest pullover is made from teddy-bear-soft Polartec micro fleece that we never wanted to take off, whether we were riding the lifts, tailgating with friends, or watching movies at home. The built-in neck gaiter and kangaroo pocket max out the coziness, and the subtle stripe print and branded arm patch are stylish touches. 鈥�Maren Larsen (国产吃瓜黑料 associate podcast producer), women鈥檚 midlayers tester

Patagonia Nano Puff Vest ($149)

Filled with 60-gram synthetic insulation, this vest is highly compressible and packs neatly into its pocket. And, because it鈥檚 not as lofted as other puffy vests, it鈥檚 perfect for layering under a ski shell without adding too much thickness in the middle. The lightweight, wind-resistant outer fabric is constructed of 100 percent recycled polyester that鈥檚 Fair Trade Certified sewn. 鈥�James Edward Mills, vests tester

Ibex Shak Vest ($170)

This thin but densely woven wool vest provides a bit of warmth during cold-weather workouts or jaunts around town. The material is smooth, soft, and stretchy, and sewn with flat seems that look sleek and help avoid bulk when work under other layers. 鈥擩.E.M.

Forloh ThermoNeutral Down Vest ($289)

Sturdy and rugged, this piece provides heavy insulation for extreme conditions. It鈥檚 stuffed with water-repellent down that鈥檚 designed to resist moisture absorption. Even in the most adverse conditions, it will still keep you warm鈥攁nd won鈥檛 get heavy and soggy with water. We love the deep on-seam hand pockets and the interior stash pouches, perfect for a hat and gloves. Elastic trim at the arm opening offers a snug fit to keep warmth in and chilly drafts out. 鈥擩.E.M.

Flylow Patrol Jacket ($225)

Extended testing confirmed that this built-tough, waterproof hard shell delivers on the promise of affordable workwear. Its rugged 250 denier polyester dobby fabric (it has small raised bumps, like canvas) emerged abrasion-free after a season of wearing avy packs and skiing the trees. But the two-layer construction, which uses a hanging mesh liner instead of spendier fabric backers, lowers costs. Neither ultralight or ultra-breathable (pit zips help), it鈥檚 perfect for ski bums who ride lifts daily. The only downside: it鈥檚 men鈥檚 only. ($225). 1 lb. 6 oz. 鈥�Frederick Reimers and Kelly Bastone, jackets testers

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Your winter kit is only as good as the layers you build it with. While there have been capable options on the market for decades, brands pushed the bar even higher this year, making these crucial pieces lighter, more breathable, and better for the earth. In a sea of worthy choices鈥攆rom featherweight next-to-skin base layers to all-day midlayers鈥攖hese were the best.

Flylow Pierogi Hoodie ($140)

The Pierogi marries stretchy, fleecy comfort with technical mountain performance. The polyester fleece face kept out breezes, while the hood鈥檚 laminated brim protected against sun and snow. Tough taf颅feta elbow patches ward off abuse. (S鈥揦XL)

Maloja 颅BenedictM Pants ($69)

Stretchy is an understatement when describing the BenedictM. These pants are nylon with 5 percent spandex, so they鈥檙e formfitting yet boast four-way stretch for unconstricted movement. The seamless knit prevented chafing no matter how hard we were sweating. (XS鈥揦L)

Corbeaux Jackpot Joggers ($124)

These midweight bottoms are soft inside, ideal for cold days at the resort. Their slim jogger cut also looked good enough for us to wear them solo. Plus, the tightly woven face helps cut the wind when you鈥檙e sporting them without shell pants around town. To top it off, they鈥檙e made by hand in Minne颅sota with 94 percent recycled content that鈥檚 Bluesign approved. (S鈥揦XL)

Craft Pro Wool Extreme X LS M Shirt ($100)

This skintight layer disappears as soon as you put it on, which is the highest compliment we can give. Its gridded polyamide-wool fabric is soft against your skin, allows moisture to escape, and lends a surprising amount of warming loft for such a thin layer. This was the top that testers reached for to get aerobic in the snow. (S鈥揦XL)

The North Face Summit DotKnit Crew Top ($89)

Some testers were skeptical of this top鈥檚 ability to breathe because of its tightly woven face fabric. They needn鈥檛 have been. This 42 percent recycled-polyester shirt is knit with both hydrophobic and hydrophilic yarns, which lends slight wind resistance but also facilitates moisture transfer without getting soggy. That鈥檚 bolstered by laser-cut holes, which provided excellent breathability even when we were pushing the pace. (S鈥揦XL)

Beyond Clothing K3-Dasche Jacket ($190)

For stop-and-go activities in the alpine, the K3-Dasche is your steadfast companion. Fully recycled synthetic insulation in the torso and arms keeps you warm where you need it, while thin four-way-stretch soft shell everywhere else dumps heat. The hood is made of the same lightweight nylon, and it packs discreetly into the collar when you鈥檙e not using it. (XS鈥�3XL)

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