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    • Mid Layers

    MID LAYERS

    Mid layers keep you warm and help cut the wind while ski touring. They're found above your base layer but below your soft shell or hard shell outer layer. The materials may vary but the tops and jackets from brands such as Sherpa Adventure Gear, First Ascent, Mont-Bell and Dynafit are all good choices for your next adventure. This list of reviews will be expanding so let us know what you want to see here by commenting in the Forums.


    Best Mid Layers Gear of the Year AwardBEST MID LAYERS 2020
    Date: Nov 8th 2019
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: The Best

    Read the full review here.


    La Sportiva Zeal, Phase Down Jacket and Axiom PantsLA SPORTIVA ZEAL JACKET, PHASE DOWN JACKET & AXIOM PANTS
    Date: Oct 15th 2019
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: La Sportiva

    Read the full review here.


    Stio Azura XT Hooded JacketSTIO AZURA XT HOODED JACKET
    Date: Feb 5th 2018
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Stio

    Read the full review here.


    Eddie Bauer Evertherm Down Hooded JacketEDDIE BAUER EVERTHERM DOWN HOODED JACKET
    Date: Jan 5th 2018
    Reviewer: Pete
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Eddie Bauer

    Read the full review here.


    Montbell Thermawrap UL ParkaMONTBELL U.L. THERMAWRAP PARKA
    Date: Jan 26th 2017
    Reviewer: Bradley
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Montbell

    Read the full review here.


    Patagonia Classic Retro-X Fleece JacketPATAGONIA CLASSIC RETRO X FLEECE JAKCET
    Date: Dec 7th 2016
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Patagonia

    Read the full review here.


    Outdoor Research Deviator HoodieOUTDOOR RESEARCH DEVIATOR HOODY
    Date: Sept 12th 2016
    Reviewer: Marian
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Outdoor Research

    Read the full review here.


    Ternua Sunlight JacketTERNUA SUNLIGHT JACKET
    Date: April 12th 2016
    Reviewer: Bradley
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Ternua

    Read the full review here.


    Outdoor Research Uberlayer Hooded JacketOUTDOOR RESEARCH UBERLAYER HOODED JACKET
    Date: Mar 29th 2016
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Outdoor Research

    Read the full review here.


    Voormi High E HoodyVOORMI HIGH E HOODY
    Date: Mar 16th 2016
    Reviewer: Vince Hempsall
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Voormi

    Read the full review here.


    Icebreaker MerinoLoft Helix Zip Jacket ICEBREAKER MERINOLOFT HELIX ZIP JACKET
    Date: Jan 25th 2015
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Icebreaker

    Read the full review here.


    Patagonia Nano Air Hoody PATAGONIA NANO AIR
    Date: Jan 2nd 2015
    Reviewer: Marian
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Patagonia

    Read the full review here.


    Jottnar Alfar Jacket JOTTNAR ALFAR JACKET
    Date: Dec 20th 2014
    Reviewer: Emily
    Overall Rating: 9.5/10
    Product Link: Jöttnar

    Read the full review here.


    Black Diamond Access LT Hoody Review BLACK DIAMOND ACCESS LT HOODY
    Date: Dec 5th 2014
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Black Diamond

    Read the full review here.


    Marmot Isotherm Hoody MARMOT ISOTHERM HOODY
    Date: Sept 4th 2014
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Marmot

    Read the full review here.


    Outdoor Research Superlayer Jacket Review OUTDOOR RESEARCH SUPERLAYER JACKET
    Date: April 5th 2014
    Reviewer: Jordan
    Overall Rating: 7/10
    Product Link: Outdoor Research

    Read the full review here.


    Mountain Equipment Eclipse Hooded Zip T ReviewMOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT ECLIPSE HOODED ZIP T
    Date: Feb 17th 2014
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Mountain Equipment

    Read the full review here.


    Mountain Hardwear Thermostatic Jacket ReviewMOUNTAIN HARDWEAR THERMOSTATIC JACKET
    Date: Dec 19th 2013
    Reviewer: Jordan
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Mountain Hardwear

    Read the full review here.


    Rab-AL-pull-on-Rab-Strata-Jacket-Rab-MeCo-165-Hoodie-ReviewRAB MECO 165 HOODIE, RAB AL PULL-ON AND RAB STRATA JACKET
    Date: Dec 9th 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Rab

    Read the full review here.


    Westcomb Tango Hoody ReviewWESTCOMB TANGO HOODY
    Date: Aug 28th 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Westcomb

    Read the full review here.


    Westcomb Boreal ReviewWESTCOMB BOREAL FLEECE
    Date: Aug 28th 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 10/10
    Product Link: Westcomb

    Read the full review  here.


    Arcteryx Atom LT Hoody ReviewARCTERYX ATOM LT HOODY
    Date: Mar 30th 2013
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: Arc'teryx

    Read the full review and view the video here.


    Sherpa Adventure Gear Varun Jacket SHERPA ADVENTURE GEAR VARUN JACKET
    Date: Jan 18th 2013
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8.5/10
    Product Link: Sherpa Adventure Gear

    Read the full review here.


    Westcomb Orb Sweater WESTCOMB ORB SWEATER
    Date: Dec 15th, 2012
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Westcomb

    Read the full review here.


    First Ascent High Season Wind ShellFIRST ASCENT HIGH SEASON WIND JACKET
    Date: July 1st 2012 - UPDATED April 2013
    Reviewer: Marian
    Overall Rating: 9/10
    Product Link: First Ascent

    Read the full UPDATED review here.


    Mont-bell Dynamo Wind ParkaMONTBELL DYNAMO WIND PARKA
    Date: Mar 19th 2012
    Reviewer: Brad
    Overall Rating: 7/10
    Product Link: Montbell

    Read the full review here.


    DYNAFIT DTS BREATH JACKET
    Date: May 5th 2011
    Reviewer: Andrew
    Overall Rating: 8/10
    Product Link: Dynafit

    Read the full review and see the video here.

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