Polartec

Aconcagua fleece jackets from Mammut have been around for a really long time. At least I imagine I owned one about 15 years ago. Of course, the models change over time and there is currently a whole range of Aconcagua jackets and trousers. What they all have in common is the high-quality Polartec® Power Stretch material and their existence as a mid-layer.

The Konseal hoody from Arc'teryx with integrated balaclava is supposed to stand out due to its versatility. I took a closer look at it.

Water repellent. Warming. And packable. But are the synthetic alternatives to down also sustainable? A search for clues in the latest developments from Primaloft, Polartec and Thinsulate.

A lightweight, compact, water-repellent and yet very robust combo that is aimed more at the weight-oriented tourer, but with which you don't have to be afraid of a serious freeride day and also cuts a good figure when going to the Christmas market...

The onion principle is now familiar to everyone and has become an integral part of the world of outdoor clothing. Fleece is often used as a mid-layer, the insulating layer, as it is warming, lightweight and quick-drying. Today we are introducing you to the Innomiata jacket from Mammut, a particularly warm mid-layer.

Flylow won the APEX Award from Polartec® in 2013 with the LabCoat. With this technical jacket, the young American label promises guaranteed waterproofness combined with high breathability. Made for all-round use in the mountains, the jacket has a simple design and a high-quality finish.

New to the Flylow collection this year is the Compound Pant. The top model consists of a three-layer Neoshell membrane from Polartec. This promises waterproofness, 99.9% windproofness and significantly better breathability than comparable materials. I was looking for a pair of pants for all kinds of activities on two boards. Whether for telemarking, freeriding or touring - a pair of pants for everything that is durable, robust and yet comfortable to wear.

Photographer Baschi Bender put the Especial Pant from Flylow through its paces in practice.