What are mid layers anyway? What are they made of? What are they for? And when do you wear them? In this episode, Sofia and Calle sort out the mysteries of mid layers and will have you thinking hard about what to wear on your next trek or hike.

00:00 Intro
01:31 Materials
03:19 Construction
04:21 Keb Fleece Hoodie
04:53 Övik Scandinavian Sweater
05:35 Canada shirt
06:07 Abisko padded vest
06:43 Expedition pack down hoodie
07:53 Outro

Keb Fleece Hoodie M: https://www.fjallraven.com/eu/engb/m...
Övik Knit Sweate Wr: https://www.fjallraven.com/se/svse/d...
Canada shirt W: https://www.fjallraven.com/se/svse/w...
Abisko padded vest M: https://www.fjallraven.com/se/svse/d...
Expedition pack down hoodie W: https://www.fjallraven.com/se/svse/d...

Sum up:
To put it short, the mid layer´s top mission is to keep you warm. The mid layer´s the one in between the base layer, closest to your body, and the shell that protects you from the elements. A fully functional middle layer should keep your body temperature at bay by retaining heat and at the same time let out moisture from your body.

Keeping warm in a harsh environment is all about retaining small pockets of air, because trapped air is the best insulation one could get. But the materials in a good mid layer can vary; down is very good at trapping air pockets and thus keeping you warm, fleece has good moisture wicking abilities, and wool can keep you warm even when wet, for instance. Which one is the best depends solely on the occasion and type of activity.

When it comes to choosing which kind of mid layer, it´s important to consider which kind of pursuits you´re going for and how the weather is likely to be. Good advice is to plan ahead, pack accordingly and then regulate the middle layer by adding or removing layers, depending on temperature, weather and the level of physical activity.

Remember, the most important thing when you´re skiing, on a hike or on some other outdoor activity, is to find the balance between not breaking out a sweat, and not starting to freeze. And the right mid layer will literally have your back there.


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