Foxster
Section Hiker
I know there are a few winter gear threads kicking about but I'm struggling to find what I'm looking for.
My current mid layer for the winter is a standard down affair, a Mountain Equipment Arete Hooded Jacket with about 120g of 700 fill power down, weighing about 400g.
It's warm and light and has been fine in some pretty cold weather between a waterproof shell and base layer.
The downside though is that it's like a sponge. I often wear it without a shell when walking because its too warm otherwise but as soon as the weather turns misty or slightly drizzly it gets soaked through and then takes ages to dry out.
I suppose I'm looking for a hooded mid layer with the outer at least rain resistant and I'd guess I need to go synthetic.
Suggestions under £200?
My current mid layer for the winter is a standard down affair, a Mountain Equipment Arete Hooded Jacket with about 120g of 700 fill power down, weighing about 400g.
It's warm and light and has been fine in some pretty cold weather between a waterproof shell and base layer.
The downside though is that it's like a sponge. I often wear it without a shell when walking because its too warm otherwise but as soon as the weather turns misty or slightly drizzly it gets soaked through and then takes ages to dry out.
I suppose I'm looking for a hooded mid layer with the outer at least rain resistant and I'd guess I need to go synthetic.
Suggestions under £200?
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