I'm left wearing it and not getting cold and sweaty! 7 recommended synthetic fiber insulation for your activities
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
The difficult part of climbing mountains in winter is to quickly respond to conflicting situations where the body or the heat that is generated while walking can get hot, while if you stop for even a little, the cold outside air and the freshly immersed sweat can suddenly become cold. In the olden days, it was a hassle to take off and wear winter clothes frequently.
What has made such a hassle a long way from the past is active insulation wear made from high-tech synthetic material padding, which has been a huge hit in recent years. Not only is it warm like a down jacket, but it's not as warm as a fleece, it's not quite as warm or sweat-absorbent, so this new mid-wear can flexibly accommodate a variety of autumn and winter situations. Thanks to the introduction of these extremely convenient insulation, we are relieved of the trouble of putting on and taking off the clothes, which we have been troubled by for many years, and we are now able to enjoy comfortable autumn and winter climbing, even when we are still wearing it from the beginning of the climb until we descend.
To summarise the characteristics of such active insulation wear, it's roughly like this: a detailed discussion a previous article , so if you're interested, I hope you'll read it again.
- Excellent heat retention exceeds fleece
- Moderate breathability despite the use of padding
- Stretchy material is placed, making it easy to move
- It keeps heat insulated and has high quick drying properties that won't fall off even when wet
- Lightweight and compact
From the new Active Insulation Wear lineups from many more brands compared to last year, including warmth, ease of movement, breathability and weight, this time we will introduce 2016 recommendations chosen by our editorial department. Let's go straight away.
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Editorial Department's recommended active insulation wear
Patagonia NanoAir Light Hoodie
Heat retention ★★★ Mobility ★★★ Breathability ★★★ Weather resistance ★★☆ Weight ★★☆
This is the first model this season, which has evolved from Patagonia's new classic jacket, "Nano Air Hoodie," which has grown to be a staple of winter insulation. The great attractions of the previous Nano Air Hoodie are as usual, with its overwhelmingly smooth texture and moderate stretchability making it extremely comfortable to wear, and the high breathability makes it comfortable to move around. This work is made of a slightly thin pullover type, making it lighter and more compact, and has improved breathability by 33% while reducing heat retention by 75%, making it more impressively more comfortable during intense aerobic exercise in the mountains, sharpening its function as a "movable intermediate wear". After actually trying it out, I realized how easy it is to use it on the mountains, which has risen dramatically. *Image taken from the manufacturer's website
MILLET TOI LIGHT COMP JKT
Heat retention ★★☆ Mobility ★★★ Breathability ★★★ Weather resistance ★★☆ Weight ★★★
The mid-layer, which was released last year and has become a new standard for personal autumn and winter wear due to its extraordinary comfort, has already been upgraded. The unique padding "3DeFX+" is an innovative material that has sufficient heat retention while also providing breathability and stretchability. Until now, this was a very active insulation, but in the latest model, the padding is only available in the body, shoulders and arms, and the neck, armpits and forearms are changed to thin softshell material that stretches in four directions, making it even more active. Plus, you can remove the sleeves and use them as a vest, which dramatically improves comfort during movement in exchange for heat retention. In that sense, it is not only suitable for active winter use, but also for hiking during the fall and winter low mountains and during the remaining snow season.
finetrack drout Ⓡpolygon 3 ascent jacket
Heat retention ★★★ Mobility ★★★ Breathability ★★★ Weather resistance ★☆☆ Weight ★☆☆
The latest model in the high-performance mid-layer series that was released last year. The company's unique heat-retaining material, "Fine Polygon," has a unique mechanism that uses ultra-lightweight special sheet fabric, rather than a typical thread-like fiber, to create a "bulk." In addition to its excellent heat retention, it is resistant to wetting, and its outstanding breathability and high sweat-removing ability that keeps stuffiness inside the clothing even when you are active. This work, which is first released this season, is intended for more active use, including alpine climbing, and uses a fabric with excellent stretchability and high sweat-relieving performance due to the sleeves that are highly moving, as well as the armpits and waist. The balance between heat retention and comfort during action has been improved. As a result, it is a highly versatile model that can accommodate a wide range of cold and activities in autumn and winter.
mont-bell UL Thermallap jacket
Heat retention ★★☆ Mobility ★★☆ Breathability ★★★ Weather resistance ★★☆ Weight ★★★
The classic synthetic insulation made from Montbell's original padding material has been further evolved this season. It's light (229g), has excellent full-year performance, dries easily, keeps the heat from falling off even when wet, can be used as an outerwear or an inner layer, and is easy to use, allowing you to wash it in your home washing machine. Furthermore, this season, the ease of movement has been significantly improved, with the slimmer silhouette and the "Stretch Excelloft" that has incredible elasticity. The colouring has been completely redesigned and is even more sophisticated, with a wide variety of options, including hoods, jackets, and vest types. And most importantly, affordable prices are an unmatched advantage. This is a classic insulation that anyone can use all year round, and it's no wonder it's a shame to have one.
OUTDOOR RESEARCH DEVIATOR HOODY
Heat retention ★☆☆ Mobility ★★★ Breathability ★★★ Weather resistance ★☆☆ Weight ★★☆
He was also selected as Editor's Choice by Backpacker magazine last season, and is a warm-hearted outfit that allows you to keep warm, with no need to take off your clothes from leaving home until you leave. Unlike synthetic cotton, which has previously been focusing on heat retention, the body is made of the latest padding material "Polartec Alpha" that combines moderate heat retention and breathability. By mapping the "Polartec Power Dry High Efficiency," a grid fleece that is both loose and highly compressible, from the back to the arms, it provides the minimum necessary heat retention while maintaining cool and dry overall. It is well-ventilated, so it is not enough for winter winter wear, but it is recommended as a perfect mid-layer for cold seasons.
Houdini C9 Houdi
Heat retention ★★☆ Mobility ★★☆ Breathability ★★☆ Weather resistance ★★☆ Weight ★☆☆
The model, which uses Houdini's Polartec Alpha, which has a high Scandinavian design and reliable quality, has many fans, has been redesigned with the coloring, and is still alive and well this year, as was the case last year. This model is not a perfect fit that is designed for climbing, but rather aims to provide comfortable winter clothing for light outdoor wear such as street wear and ski resorts. However, the sufficient heat retention, fine texture and slight stretch are enough for mountain hiking, providing unique comfort. Rather than sweating hard, it's perfect for quiet winter activities. If you want to use it as an inner layer, there are also hoodless types.
Arc'teryx Atom LT Hoodie
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Heat retention ★★★ Mobility ★★☆ Breathability ★☆☆ Weather resistance ★★★ Weight ★☆☆
We are continuing to recommend Arc'teryx's classic synthetic fiber insulation medium-thick model, which incorporates the synthetic fiber padding material "Coreloft" that has high heat retention, lightweight and compactness that rivals down, but maintains heat retention even when wet. In the context, the material that appears as a counter-op to down means that it is a clothing item that emphasizes heat retention, but what makes this model so impressive is that it is already optimized for active activities under low temperatures, such as the highly stretchable fleece material placed under the armpits, with high breathability and mobility, and the windproof and durable water-repellent outer material. This "movable" synthetic insulation is perfect for low mountains in winter when the cold is starting to get deeper. *Available in a hoodless model.
Summary: We are exhibiting the actual product! (2016/10/30 - 11/13)
These are the seventh place recommended for the 2016 season. Last year's Polartec Alpha festival has come to an end, and various material manufacturers have developed active synthetic materials with excellent breathability, and this season shows that each manufacturer is competing with each other, but the smallest differences between them can be seen by looking at the numbers alone. holding a real event where you can actually try it out , so if you're interested, please stop by!
