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[Fall/Winter 2025] Down? Synthetic? Fleece? The key to comfortable layering is choosing the right material. The best mid-layers for mountaineering (cold weather gear) by type, and tips for choosing the right one.
Recommended , Patagonia , Midlayer , Down , Fleece , Insulation , NORRONA , Rab , THE NORTH FACE , Mountaineering Introduction , How to Choose
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
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