How to Layer Winter Jackets & Thermals | Stay Warm in sub-0°C Travel, by Decathlon Sports India on YouTube. 1 min 54 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 54 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Start with a thin base layer that wicks sweat away from your skin. Avoid cotton, which soaks up moisture and stays wet.
Add a mid layer such as a fleece or light insulated jacket over the base. This traps body heat and keeps you warm.
Put on a shell jacket as the outer layer. It blocks wind and rain while letting sweat vapour escape.
Check the fit at each layer. Nothing should be so tight that it restricts movement or squeezes out trapped air.
Start your hike slightly cool rather than warm. You will heat up within the first few minutes of walking.
Open the shell's vents or pit zips when you climb or move fast. This releases heat before you start to sweat.
Take off the mid layer and stow it in your pack when you feel too warm. Put it back on at rest stops and on descents.
For conditions below -10°C, swap in a thicker mid layer or a heavier shell jacket using the same three-layer setup.
Tips and common mistakes
Sweating is the main enemy in the cold, so adjust layers before you get damp.
Keep your mid layer in an easy-to-reach pocket or the top of your pack so you can add it quickly.
Cover your head and hands, since a lot of heat is lost from exposed skin.
Check the weather and wind before you set off, and pack one extra warm layer for emergencies.
Questions
What is the three-layer system?
It is a base layer that moves sweat away, a mid layer that traps heat and a shell that blocks wind and rain. Worn together, they keep you warm and dry better than one heavy coat.
Can I use the same layers below -10°C?
Yes. Keep the same three layers but choose a warmer mid layer or a heavier shell jacket for extra insulation.
Why do I feel cold even in many clothes?
If you sweat, the moisture cools you down. Pile on fewer, smarter layers and open vents or remove a layer before you overheat.
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