Stay warm
Layering, insulation, and small habits that keep you comfortable on cold mornings, winter outings, and chilly evenings outside.
Layer a wicking base, an insulating mid layer, and a wind- or waterproof shell, and keep moving moisture away from your skin. Staying dry matters as much as staying covered — damp clothing pulls heat from you fast.
Pair a base layer with a substantial insulator like a fleece-lined or quilted insulated jacket, then a shell over the top — a 3-in-1 jacket does the insulator and shell in one. Add a vest for extra core warmth and cover your head and hands.
Not most — but your head and hands lose heat quickly because they're often uncovered and well-supplied with blood. Covering them is one of the easiest ways to feel noticeably warmer outside.
Insulate underneath with an underquilt or sleeping pad — the part of you pressing into the fabric loses heat to the air below. Up top, use a sleeping bag or quilt as you would in a tent.
An insulated or quilted jacket traps warmth without much bulk, and a 3-in-1 adds a weatherproof shell for wind and snow. Layer a fleece underneath when it's truly frigid.
Dress in layers you can adjust, bring an insulated jacket or vest for when you stop moving, and keep a blanket or extra layer in the cooler bag or tote. Warmth fades fast once you're standing still, so over-pack a little.
Layer so you can shed pieces as the day warms — a fleece hoody under a shell is easy to peel down to one layer. A packable vest or shell is ideal because it tucks into a bag once you don't need it.
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