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 would never ask of another layer. Plus, it’s 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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