Active Insulation

The Haglofs LIM Alpha Jacket incorporates Gore-Tex Infinium to create a super lightweight and highly breathable jacket this will offer top performance for anyone looking to stay warm while on the move.  Haglofs says:  When you’re movi…

UOG TOP PICK - Extrem MTN Arete LB Synthetic Hoody is the lightest Synthetic jacket we currently do. Because of this and its unique reversible design, we have singled this out as one of our favourite jackets of the season.    For the …

Outdoor Research's Refuge Air Insulated Hooded Jacket is a really versatile go to layer providing weather resistance, insulation and great thermo regulation in a light-weight and packable garment. Outdoor Research says: Injected with thermo-regulati…

The Montane Fireball Lite is a highly breathable jacket designed for those wanting to have a layer for moving fast or more intense activities, but can also perfectly act as a light and warm midlayer.  Montane says:  Lightweight, warm and...

We're working out what we think - we'll add our view here!  Montane says:  Dependable and breathable synthetic insulated hoodie for intense technical mountain activities. Engineered for high output activities in demanding environments, the.…

The 2020 Kinesis is versatile, athletic, and good-looking bit of kit with plenty features to warrant room in the rucksack on most adventures. Mountain Equipment says A superfast drying action layer that combines warmth and weather protection for the…

The Nano-Air Hoody was made to be worn for the entirety of your aerobic, start-stop alpine missions, so you’re never slowed down by changing layers. Warm, stretchy and breathable FullRange insulation dumps excess heat when you’re working …

We're working out what we think - we'll add our view here!  Mountain Equipment says:  A hybrid, highly breathable mid-layer for fast moving alpinists and ski-mountaineers. With super fast drying high loft Octayarn Warp-knit insulation this …

UOG TOP PICK - Nano-Air Light Hybrid Hoody Patagonia have combined there highly popular R1 fleece with a wind and water resistant layer in orer to create a jacket that is perfect for so many outdoor adventures, whether as a comfortable winter midlaye…

We're working out what we think - we'll add our view here!  Montbell says:  The Light Shell series was designed for versatility, having a wind and water resistant outer shell, combined with a lining material that is warm but doesn't store b…

A Windshell with added insulation, this is a highly packable, versatile layer you will get three seasons use out of. Montane says:  The Fireball Nano is a warm, highly breathable and stretchy jacket designed for multi-season use. Featuring a &n…

The Montane Fireball Lite is a highly breathable jacket designed for those wanting to have a layer for moving fast or more intense activities, but can also perfectly act as a light and warm midlayer.  Montane says:  Lightweight, warm and...