Layering Your Legs: The Forgotten Half of Warmth

Everyone layers their torso and forgets their legs, then wonders why they are cold. Your legs carry you all day and lose heat through every wet pant leg.

Give your legs the same respect.

• A base layer bottom wicks and insulates close to skin
• Softshell pants block wind and shed light rain
• Insulated pants pack down for cold camps
• Rain pants double as a wind layer over everything

Warm legs mean warm feet and a warm core. Layer them like you would your chest and the cold stops winning.

Pack a pair of insulated pants for the campsite, not just the hike. Your legs cool fast the moment you stop moving, and camp comfort starts below the waist.