This is likely where you’ll spend the most money. A few great ones are the Outdoor Research Uberlayer, Patagonia Nano-Air and the Mtn Logic Alpha Ascender.įinally, you’ll need a hardshell to waterproof the system and help block the wind. The latest and greatest are jackets with “active insulation,” which is highly breathable. The next piece to the puzzle is a midlayer. This acts as a baselayer and helps regulate both temperature and moisture. Some of our favorites are the Ibex All Day Crew, Smartwool Merino 150 Baselayer and the Woolrich Long Sleeve Merino Wool Crew. These can be pricey, but are well-worth the investment. The best way to start is with a long-sleeved merino wool t-shirt. By investing in a good layering system, you’ll not only be happier in the long run, but you’ll also get more use out of the gear. The best system for any outdoor pursuit, particularly aerobic ones like those you listed in your email, is a layering system. The systems to keep the inner layers connected are often counter-intuitive and add unnecessary bulk to a jacket. While 3-in-1 and 4-in-one jackets seem like a great idea in theory, I’ve never had a good experience with one. My name is AJ Powell and I handle all of the outdoors and fitness coverage here at Gear Patrol. It’s always great to hear from our readers. Thanks so much for reaching out and for your question. Our writer, AJ Powell shared some buying advice from his own experience. I was thinking of buying the Marmot KT Component 3-in-1 Jacket – Men’s. P.S.- Please let me know what choices you would recommend and please feel free to add any choices that are not on this list. If there are any other jackets you would like to suggest please do. I know you don’t carry all these brands but I would like your non-bias opinion on all these jackets. ![]() ![]() Please look into all the jackets I have listed and please give your honest opinion on each one. I’m looking for a jacket that is cheap and inexpensive.I’m looking for a jacket that is waterproof, breathes well and is warm. What is the best 3-in-1 or 4-in-1 jacket for me? The activities I do are cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, backcountry skiing, snowshoeing, winter camping, winter hiking, winter backpacking, ice hockey and running. I live in Western New York and I spend most of my outside in the Western New York region.I also spend time outside in the winter in the Finger Lakes region, Adirondacks region, Canada and other states in the USA. We received the following email from a reader, Adam. ![]() Welcome to Mailbag, a roundup of the best comments, questions and tips from you, our readers.
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