3 questions to choose insulation wear that won't make a mistake and 15 recommended items

Editorial Department's Recommended Insulation Wear - Synthetic Fiber Edition -

Arc'teryx Atom AR Hoodie

Atom AR Hoodie

Arc'teryx

34,560 yen

470g

Heat retention ★★☆ Comfort ★★☆ Weight ★★☆ Weather resistance ★★★ Breathability ★★☆ Style ★☆☆

Arc'teryx's classic synthetic fiber insulation is made from Coreloft, a versatile insulation material that combines the heat retention of down with the functionality of synthetic fibers. This is a piece that meets all the functions required of winter mountains, where you sweat from intense activities in the extreme cold.

MONTANE FIREBALL JACKET

FIREBALL JACKET

MONTANE

23,760 yen

328g

Heat retention ★★☆ Comfort ★★☆ Weight ★★★ Weather resistance ★★★ Breathability ★★★ Style ★☆☆

Personally, I think this is an ultra-lightweight insulation jacket that started in last season. The light and thin PRIMALOFT SILVER ECO has moderate heat retention and lightweight and compactness. The PERTEX Quantum Rip-stop, which is used for the outer material, has a high quick-drying, waterproof, and durable water-repellent properties, making it easy to use, allowing you to handle any winter situation, and is outstanding this year.

Rab Nimbus Jacket

Nimbus Jacket

Rab

37,800 yen

455g

Heat retention ★★☆ Comfort ★★☆ Weight ★★☆ Weather resistance ★★★ Breathability ★★☆ Style ★★☆

The latest 2015 model is versatile for all-round winter activities, the high heat retention and weather resistance made by 3M's latest synthetic fiber Cirrus, and its stylish shape and subtle colors make you want to reach for it.

Patagonia Nano Air Hoody

Nano Air Hoody

Patagonia

37,800 yen

385g

Heat retention ★★☆ Comfort ★★★ Weight ★★★ Weather resistance ★☆☆ Breathability ★★★ Style ★★☆

The groundbreaking insulation that was a huge hit last season, combining high heat retention, full-year quality, comfort and stretchability are also very popular this year. This season, there are more colour variations, making it easier to choose from.

Patagonia NANO PUFF HOODY

NANO PUFF HOODY

Patagonia

31,320 yen

357g

Heat retention ★☆☆ Comfort ★★☆ Weight ★★★ Weather resistance ★★☆ Breathability ★★☆ Style ★★☆

Speaking of Patagonia's convenient insulation, Nano Air was in front of it. It is windproof and water resistant, which can be used as an outerwear in the early autumn, and has perfect heat retention as an inner layer during the winter season.

mont-bell UL Thermallap Parka

UL Thermallap Parka

mont bell

11,664 yen

283g

Heat retention ★☆☆ Comfort ★☆☆ Weight ★★★ Weather resistance ★☆☆ Breathability ★★★ Style ★☆☆

The synthetic insulation made from Montbell's unique padding material, Excelloft, is extremely excellent for winter (inner) wear. While maintaining gentle warmth, it is light and easy to move around in, has excellent permanence, and of course it is resistant to wet. This season's model has a completely new colouring, making it even more sophisticated, and more than anything, this affordable item makes you want to have one.

OUTDOOR RESEARCH CATHODE HOODED JACKET

CATHODE HOODED JACKET

OUTDOOR RESEARCH

25,920 yen

377g

Heat retention ★☆☆ Comfort ★☆☆ Weight ★★★ Weather resistance ★★☆ Breathability ★★★ Style ★☆☆

The US response to the same concept of winter wear was clothing that won the 2014 Outside Magazine magazine annual prize. The padding is made of PRIMALOFT GOLD INSULATION, a synthetic fiber with high heat retention, and the stretch part uses soft shell fabric, providing perfect response to mobility, heat retention, and weather resistance.

THE NORTH FACE Redpoint Light Hoodie　

Red Point Light Hoodie (Men's)

THE NORTH FACE

32,400 yen

? g

Heat retention ★★☆ Comfort ★★☆ Weight ★★★ Weather resistance ★★☆ Breathability ★★☆ Style ★★☆

While it is difficult to obtain the thickness that is important for keeping the heat in place, the Thermoball, jointly developed by the North Face and Primaloft, is an extremely lightweight design thanks to its special spherical shape and can ensure a sufficient loft even when wet.

summary

We have compiled three things you should consider when choosing insulation (cold wear), as well as 15 recommended items. Of course, when choosing outdoor gear, the best choices will vary depending on the person and the situation. Even if you apply the criteria introduced here to each person, the answers will vary slightly. But that diversity is the joy and joy of the outdoors. In that sense, I hope this article will serve as a stepping stone to find the perfect piece for you.