24th of December and the calendar has come to an end.

So today we have reach the 24th of December, and in one way it is time to remember. Remember what happens this year, lots of learnings as usual I swear. Not anything new, but nothing is ever black or white – what I first think its wrong, often can be right.

The middle layer is often a challenge, and of course it always depending to the activity. What – how and where… The first question; synthetic-Wool or Down? There is no “best for all conditions” — the best is what matches the activity, the weather, and your sweat rate. Down, Incredibly high warmth per weight – lightweight and packable. Loses insulation when it gets wet (sweat, snow, rain) Requires you to protect it from getting wet. Primaloft-Synthetic, Works even when it humid, dries faster than down Maintains insulation during sweat and precipitation. Slightly heavier than down for the same warmth Doesn’t pack as little. Wool, breathable Wicks moisture without feeling cold. Self-cleaning, odor resistant. Does not provide as much insulation per weight as down/synthetics. So use it in this way; mobility and high level of activity (especially in wet, humid conditions. Down, cold dry conditions and wool-all-round preferably together with another insulation layer, and for comfort.