The Uberlayer is at home in a wide range of temperatures Having enjoyed Patagonia’s Nano-Air for about a year, which aims for the same goal of breathability and lightweight warmth with its FullRange insulation, we were curious to see how the original active insulation would compare. One of the most intriguing features of the Outdoor Research Uberlayer is the stuff on the inside: Polartec’s Alpha synthetic insulation. Performance Active Insulation: Polartec Alpha To see how the Uberlayer stacks up against the competition, see our comparison table and article on the best synthetic jackets. After extensive testing, below we break down the strengths and weaknesses of the Uberlayer including warmth, water and wind resistance, fit, features, and more. "But if you want something with the warmth of fleece but the weather protection of softshell, the active insulation is the perfect choice.The Outdoor Research Uberlayer shakes up the high end of the synthetic jacket market, with a relatively steep price tag but impressive breathability and a host of features designed for backcountry skiing, hiking, and climbing use. "If you’re looking for maximum warmth in really cold, wet, or windy conditions and you’re mostly sitting around-belaying or at camp-it may not be the best choice for you," she explains. If you're shopping for insulation, ask yourself what conditions you'll be using it for. "Except in a true downpour, you don’t need a waterproof jacket over this layer." "DWR-treated woven face fabric can repel a fair amount of moisture," she says. Trust its water repelling power-you might not need another outer shell. The concept of the Active Insulation is that you can put the jacket on and leave it on." "With traditional puffies, people take the jacket off to go uphill, then put it on when they stop. "Because of the breathability of the fabrics, in cooler temperatures you should be able to regulate your heat output by unzipping the jacket or pushing up the sleeves," Melanie says. The woven fabric glides better against the brushed tricot shell lining, and I don’t get sweaty and then chilled as I would if layering with down."ĭon't be afraid to leave it on for the uphill. "For example, I use the UberLayer under my ski shell. It can also be used for warmth under a shell, in place of fleece," Melanie says. "The active insulation jacket serves as your insulation layer and your outerlayer. You’ve basically combined your insulative layer and outerlayer into one." In dry conditions, snow, or even light rain the jacket will perform best being worn as the outerlayer. "The jacket should be worn over a base layer or light fleece, but not over anything that’s windblocking. "The key is to let the layers to their job," Melanie says. Here are her tips.Īdd active insulation over a base layer-never over something that blocks the wind.
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We chatted with designer Melanie Sirirot to find out what mistakes many people make when they're wearing active insulation pieces, and how to use them most effectively to keep yourself comfortable-so you can go farther. Pieces like our UberLayer Hooded Jacket and the Deviator Hoody can make high-exertion activities in chilly weather much less soggy and clammy. Insulation that breathes to keep you comfortable whether you're moving fast or taking a snack break.
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