Even if you think you don't need a midlayer jacket, trust me, you do. When it's cold outside and you've gotta bundle up one way or another, you basically have two options. We take Arc'teryx very ...

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In a classic winter layering system, it’s the midlayer that holds the magic. A good midlayer has to breathe, wick, and do most of the insulating for you, even when wet—a level of multitasking you ...

If you prefer a tight, more structured, fit then the Endura Pro SL Primaloft II Jacket isn’t ideal but it does a good job with breathability and adds a lot of warmth to a shell. It’s workable as both ...

Midlayers run the spectrum from thin fleeces to down puffies and, at the more insulated end, can double as outer layers in fair weather or shoulder seasons. They have a huge range of insulation ...

Over the 15 years I’ve worked for Outside, I’ve tested more than 300 jackets. A new batch arrives each fall, and each spring, most leave my closet for the donation box. But there’s one type of jacket ...

Even amongst Arc’teryx’s own impressive catalog, there are some pieces of gear that stand out as the crème de la crème. The Proton Hoody, an insulated, stretchy midlayer designed to provide breathable ...