Teton Bros. Layering Ideas (Severe Winter)
Teton Bros. believes in viewing clothing as gear that protects the wearer's safety from harsh weather conditions and keeps them comfortable. This is the core of their product development.
We will introduce the basic ideas recommended by Teton Bros. for backcountry and skiing in the harsh winter to protect yourself from extremely cold weather conditions and be comfortable in all conditions.
What makes someone "comfortable" varies depending on the mountain range they are heading to, the time of year, the weather when they are out and about, whether they are sensitive to heat or cold, etc. Learn about the role of each layer and the functions of each product, and find the layering that is best for you.
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HPPE OVER HOODIE
TB Jacket/TB Pant
Sub Jacket
Hoback Knee Pants
MOB Wool Hoody／MOB Wool Pant
[OVER JACKET]
Keep warm over your shell during breaks
When hiking in the snowy mountains during the dead of winter, the thing you need to be careful of is overheating rather than the cold. If you wear too many layers because it's cold, you'll sweat while hiking, which will cause your body to cool down. Therefore, maintain an appropriate temperature while on the move with a thin, breathable mid-layer, and wear an over-jacket over your shell when you take a break. Since you're wearing less clothing, it will compensate for the lack of warmth when you stop.
Instead of putting your over jacket in a stuff sack, pack it in the gaps of your backpack so that you can access it quickly at any time. When doing so, leave the zippers on the cuffs open so that you can put it on with gloves on the next time you take it out.
[SHELL]
Blocks snow and wind
The role of a shell is to block snow, wind, and rain. Protection takes priority over warmth. Waterproof materials are usually used, but the more waterproof the garment, the more sweat and condensation builds up inside. This is where high-performance shell materials come in, offering high levels of waterproofing while also being able to expel sweat vapor from inside the garment.
Teton Bros. uses the highly breathable waterproof and breathable material "Täsmä" to reduce sweat buildup. Furthermore, large ventilation holes in the jacket and pants promote ventilation. Teton Bros. believes that keeping the inside of your clothing dry with sweat is directly linked to safety on snowy mountains.
● TB Jacket(Men) / WS TB Jacket(Women)
● TB Pant(Men) / WS TB Pant(Women)
[MID LAYER (ACTIVE INSULATION)]
Temperature and humidity control
In the frigid snowy mountains, people tend to choose mid-layers with high thermal insulation, but as you move, your body temperature rises and heat builds up inside your clothing. That's why "active insulation" is a mid-layer that focuses on preventing overheating and maintaining an appropriate temperature. It retains moderate heat while allowing heat to escape through ventilation, maintaining a comfortable temperature range while you're active - neither too cold nor too hot. Because it doesn't have the overwhelming thermal insulation of down, you'll need to wear an over-jacket over the shell to supplement its warmth when you're not moving, such as during breaks.
[BASE LAYER]
Sweat management and heat retention
The main role of a base layer worn directly on the skin is to manage sweat. Autumn/winter models have heat retention, but this is merely a secondary factor. If you sweat and your body cools down, it can lead to fatal hypothermia, not just in the harsh winter.
Therefore, base layers need to be able to quickly absorb sweat and spread it throughout the fibers to promote drying. The speed and amount of moisture absorption, as well as the ability to diffuse and dry, vary depending on the material. Teton Bros. uses merino wool knit for its fall and winter base layers, which combines warmth and breathability, and effectively uses hydrophobic PP (polypropylene) material to prevent chills caused by sweat.
● MOB Wool Hoody(Men) / WS MOB Wool Hoody(Women)