Wearing the proper clothing in the outdoors is a matter of both comfort and survival. Our advice about what to wear has saved lives. Being safe and comfortable in the outdoors depends on the environment you create around your body with clothing. To obtain maximum comfort with minimum weight, you should mix and match layers for the right amount of insulation, ventilation and weather protection. Where, when and why you are outside all determine how you should dress.

Cold weather
Layer 1 - The Base Layer
Layer 2 - The Insulating Layer
Layer 3 - The Outer Layer (Shell Layer)
Extremities - Feet, Hands and Head

Warm weather
Layer 1 - Next to Skin
Layer 2 - The Outer Layer
Extremities - Feet, Hands and Head