Popular brands' hottest layering styles for 2022! PART.2

Layering wear is useful throughout the season, from the harsh winter to the remaining snow. Part 2 introduces the latest models from nine popular brands

PART 1 is here

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Mont Bell

https://webshop.montbell.jp/

A national JAPAN-made brand made with the Japanese climate, nature, and body type in mind

The excellent stretchability freedom of movement while also allowing moisture to escape from the inside, providing a comfortable environment inside the garment without overheating even on strenuous hikes. The diagonal cut of the cuffs ensures a comfortable fit and stress-free pole work. This is a versatile piece that can be used in a wide range of activities, especially those that require a lot of movement, from spring skiing to high-altitude winter.

These underwear are made from a blend of high-quality merino wool and 15% polyester. This best-selling model combines the best of natural and synthetic materials. It's warm from the moment you put it on, suppresses the growth of odor-causing bacteria, and its high moisture-regulating properties keep you comfortable inside. It also resists chilling even when wet with sweat and dries quickly. It's highly durable and can be easily washed in a home washing machine, making it a sure-fire piece to wear year-round

This down jacket packs down to the size of your palm and weighs just 130g. It's filled with high-quality 1,000-fill-power down, making it surprisingly fluffy, voluminous, and warm despite its light weight. The box that holds the down uses a quilted pattern with fewer seams to prevent the down from shifting and cold spots. This minimalist insulation jacket is versatile enough to slip into your backpack's rain cover or as a mid-layer under a shell during the coldest winter months

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NORRØNA

https://www.full-marks.com/norrona/

A cutting-edge Scandinavian brand pushing up from Satoyama to the Himalayas

This breathable insulation jacket features a special thermal fiber (OCTA) lining and a lightweight, water-repellent Pertex outer layer. OCTA's new material, with eight radial pleats, keeps warm air in while allowing moisture to escape. Flexible, warm stretch material is used under the arms and at the cuffs, allowing for stress-free movement even during intense activity. This innovative garment offers the perfect balance of warmth and breathability, making it a perfect mid-layer for all-day wear, especially when performing intense activities on snowy mountains

This revolutionary jacket was developed for ski touring in Norway, a skiing powerhouse. It features a hybrid fabric with a soft shell exterior and fleece lining. It keeps you warm during active hikes without overheating, and provides just the right amount of warmth when you feel cold. Its stretchy and windproof design makes it a useful outer layer on sunny days. The back, where you'll carry your backpack, features breathable fabric for moisture-wicking and a comfortable fit. The hood is designed to fit under a helmet, making it a recommended choice for aggressive mountain skiers who enjoy skiing all year round

This innovative hybrid hooded jacket features a thicker soft shell than the LYNGEN HILOFLEX 100 and fleece on the inside and outside. It's a highly versatile jacket that can be worn as an outer layer for hiking in fine weather and as a mid-layer to maintain body temperature when skiing. It features an internal face mask in the hood, thumbholes in the cuffs, and a drawcord at the hem, all of which are excellent ways to keep out the cold. The smooth, silky texture of the outer fabric makes it easy and comfortable to layer with outer layers. It's a versatile piece of clothing that blends seamlessly with nature and adapts to any ski touring situation throughout the season

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Peak Performance

https://peakperformanceonline.jp/

A Swedish apparel brand that offers stylish styles for everything from everyday wear to the snowy mountains.

This fleece jacket is supple, comfortable, and highly insulating. Its distinctive design makes it appear as if the main zipper is connected to the hood. The hood has a double-layered construction with a brushed interior to keep the head warm and protected. With two hand pockets and thumbholes, this simple design allows for seamless wear anywhere, from the city to the mountains

This insulated jacket is made with 100% recycled materials for the outer, lining, and padding. Its unique box construction eliminates uneven padding and cold spots. Its synthetic padding retains its volume even when wet, making it a versatile piece that can be used as an outer layer, while its thin, comfortable fit makes it a versatile mid-layer. It's durable enough to be machine washed at home, making it an environmentally friendly piece of clothing, as befits a brand from Sweden, a leading environmental powerhouse

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THE NORTH FACE

https://www.goldwin.co.jp/tnf/

A leader in the outdoor world who never gives up on adventures , "pursuing greater comfort for the human body"

This technical base layer effectively manages sweat even during intense exercise. Its greatest feature is its double-face construction, which combines a water-repellent dry layer on the skin side with a moisture-wicking layer on the surface that quickly disperses and dries sweat. While the silhouette is somewhat tight, the stretchy fabric and three-dimensional stitching allow it to move smoothly with dynamic movements. It features thumbholes on the cuffs and a chest pocket made of stretch fabric that can easily store a smartphone, map, or other items. This is the perfect underwear for active ski tours where chills from sweat can be a concern

This Active Insulation series offers a perfect balance of four functions: water repellency, breathability, warmth, and stretch. The Ventrix synthetic cotton is filled with slits for increased stretch and breathability, maintaining warmth when stationary and opening to accommodate body movement when active, allowing moisture to escape. It's a handy mid-layer piece for everything from touring to the slopes. The stretch recycled nylon outer fabric is also water-repellent, making it suitable for use as an outer layer in light rain and snow. The casual design makes it perfect for après-ski wear or for everyday wear

This highly insulating hoodie features a hood that functions as a balaclava. The outer fabric is smooth and easy to slip on, while the lining is made of long-pile grid fleece for both warmth and breathability. It features a kangaroo pocket with a narrow opening, thumbholes on the sleeves, and a gimmick that prevents the balaclava and cold air from entering. The name comes from "Curl," a terrain that allows good wind to pass through and is ideal for skiing

Text by Shinya Moriyama