Womens outdoor clothing is specifically designed to be durable and adaptable, from The North Face puffer jackets to Patagonia fleeces – with casual styles like puffer jackets from The North Face or Patagonia fleeces from Patagonia – that offers protection and functionality in one package. Water-repellant or waterproof features should still allow moisture from inner layers to escape through its shell layer while remaining breathable enough for effective drainage of moisture out through breathability.

Alder jackets and pants offer inclusive sizing from XS-4X so all can enjoy nature. Plus size hikers require that outdoor industries meet their needs, too.

Base Layers

No matter whether your activity involves hiking, snow sports, hill walking or stargazing – whether that involves hiking, snow sports, hill walking or stargazing – having base layers that feel comfortable against your skin, keep you warm when wet and dry quickly are essential. They must also be hardwearing while made from premium fabrics designed to reduce chafing.

Next-to-skin base layers come in various fabrics densities, from merino wool and cotton blends, to synthetic blends with flatlock seams designed to reduce chafing or rashes.

Some long johns are designed more like sporty tops or leggings than winter long johns, featuring features like a mock neck or hood for maximum protection from the elements. Others feature zippers, half zips or thumb holes. Fabrics with UPF 50 ratings offer even further sun protection for your skin.

Mid-Layer

Layering outdoor clothing is the optimal strategy for staying warm in cold conditions, enabling you to easily manage your temperature by adding or shedding layers as conditions and activity levels change.

Your mid-layer is your main insulating layer, trapping air and the body heat generated to provide warmth for your core. Fleece makes an excellent mid-layer material as it’s light weight yet warm for its weight while being highly breathable – we offer everything from lightweight grid designs to winter weight fleece options!

Polycotton mid-layers offer fast drying and breathable properties of polyester with the soft feel of cotton for valley activities like hiking and climbing. Other features that make an effective mid-layer include thumbholes to keep sleeves in place, hoods for wind blocking and cold air protection, zip venting of excess heat and thumbholes for sleeve retention. Consider purchasing mid-layers made with environmentally-friendly recycled and ethically sourced materials in order to support sustainability goals.

Outer Layer

Insulating layers help retain the heat produced by your body and are key components in keeping you comfortable during cold conditions. They may be made of synthetic or natural fabrics – cotton isn’t recommended due to its ability to soak up water, chilling you down. Instead, consider materials like Merino wool that offer both insulation and moisture management properties.

The outer layer is essential to protecting yourself against rain, wind and snow elements. A waterproof and breathable outer layer should keep moisture at bay while still allowing sweat to escape – fabrics like fleece and jersey keep you warm while remaining lightweight and breathable – slim-fitting designs make them easy to layer over other items and slim fits allow other layers to easily fit over. We carry some waterproof pants that feature zip-off legs so they can become shorts! Plus we even provide winter hats!

Accessories

Attitude, fabric and technology come together in each piece of gear designed specifically to meet a particular need, whether that is lightweight and breathable women’s shell tops or waterproof hiking pants – every piece was engineered by professional athletes or designers for specific use cases ranging from ultralight training on the trail through hard routes on the wall and cold weather adventures.

Arc’teryx jackets are essential gear for backcountry excursions. Crafted with durable nylon and elastane materials and featuring UPF 50 sun protection, this Arc’teryx piece features side zip vents to help regulate sweat while you work up a sweat on the trail as well as bluesign(r) approved recycled polyester fabric that wicks moisture to keep you comfortable and cool on hotter days.

An extra pair of gloves will keep your fingers warm on winter adventures. This fleece hoodie, crafted with soft and breathable Merino wool for optimal warmth and stretchy movement, features fine Italian herringbone bands at its cuffs and waistband for an opulent finish. Pair this piece with either your Barbour Bower wax jacket for countryside walks, or for colder weather adventure a heavier-duty Westley Richards hunting hat from Westley Richards for maximum warmth!