A GUIDE TO
Layering in Winter
We’re a New England-based company, which means we know a thing or two about running in less-than-ideal conditions. With winters that can start in October and end in late April, we’re taught from a young age that surviving the cold is all about smart layering. Today, we focus on crafting versatile, warm and durable pieces that won’t weigh you down or leave you overheated. If you need help, we've assembled a guide to layering all winter long.
BASE LAYERS
Inside Out
Smart winter layering starts with the pieces that sit closest to your skin. We use Merino wool for our base layers because the fiber naturally balances warmth and breathability. Plus, it dries moisture in a snap and won’t retain odors from your run, which means you can wear your favorite base layer day after day.
BASE LAYERS
Inside Out
Smart winter layering starts with the pieces that sit closest to your skin. We use Merino wool for our base layers because the fiber naturally balances warmth and breathability. Plus, it dries moisture in a snap and won’t retain odors from your run, which means you can wear your favorite base layer day after day.
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Brighton Base Layer
Our lightest base layer is constructed seamlessly from a 16.5-micron Merino wool blend. This is an intentionally slim-fitting top, allowing you to layer it under a mid-layer and a jacket without feeling bulky.
Best Running Use Case
With tights for a long run, layered under a mid layer or jacket in conditions close to or below freezing
Harrier Long Sleeve
This long sleeve features a higher Merino wool content, giving it a denser handfeel than the Brighton Base Layer. It also has a more relaxed fit so it works well both on its own or under layers as temperatures drop.
Best Running Use Case
With shorts or tights in temperatures from sixty degrees Fahrenheit down to the high thirties.
Fells Collection
The waffle pattern on these long sleeve silhouettes helps trap air against your skin, keeping you warmer, longer. Whichever style you opt for, you’re guaranteed the performance benefits of Merino wool.
Best Running Use Case
Wear it alone for a workout, or layered under a mid-layer and jacket for an easy run at or below freezing.
MID-LAYERS
Middle Ground
A great mid-layer needs to balance warmth with weight. When worn over a base layer, these pieces will provide plenty of insulation for most running conditions down to the mid-twenties Fahrenheit. They’re also light enough to zip a jacket over on days when it’s extremely cold, windy or wet.
MID-LAYERS
Middle Ground
A great mid-layer needs to balance warmth with weight. When worn over a base layer, these pieces will provide plenty of insulation for most running conditions down to the mid-twenties Fahrenheit. They’re also light enough to zip a jacket over on days when it’s extremely cold, windy or wet.
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Downeaster Collection
These relaxed-fitting mid-layers take advantage of the benefits of Merino wool and polypropylene. Whether you choose the classic Crew or our reimagined Quarter Snap, the Downeaster promises warmth, breathability, and moisture-wicking properties.
Best Running Use Case
With tights and a base layer for a freezing long run.
Session Quarter Zip
Warm enough for crisp morning sessions and light enough to feel barely there when the intensity increases whether on its own or layered, the Session Quarter Zip has been upgraded with our softest performance fabric to date, touting both comfort and versatility.
Best Running Use Case
A daily go-to on its own down to the mid-forties or over a base layer as it gets down to the thirties.
OUTERWEAR
Top it Off
Lightweight jackets pair well with a base layer for days around thirty or forty degrees Fahrenheit, especially if you plan on shedding a layer mid-run. When it heads below freezing, we’ll zip a jacket over a base layer and mid-layer (along with gloves and a hat).
OUTERWEAR
Top it Off
Lightweight jackets pair well with a base layer for days around thirty or forty degrees Fahrenheit, especially if you plan on shedding a layer mid-run. When it heads below freezing, we’ll zip a jacket over a base layer and mid-layer (along with gloves and a hat).
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Harbor Shell
Designed as a protective barrier between you and the elements, this lightweight, breathable layer can be paired with virtually any base. It’s a simple, yet effective shield from wind and light rain, and it features a mesh-lined vent to optimize breathability.
Best Running Use Case
When the weather is shaky during shoulder season, but a fully weatherproof jacket will have you sweating bullets.
Harbor Vest
With strategically placed PrimaLoft® Gold insulation, this vest offers warmth where it’s most important – at the core. Designed to support performance with a lightweight shell, it features a 360° vent at the back for air flow, lined with premium mesh.
Best Running Use Case
To top off a base layer when running on cool, yet mild days.
Harbor Jacket
This jacket is the Harbor Vest’s colder weather companion, featuring the same thermally efficient insulation throughout the silhouette, complete with a mesh-lined air vent that circles the core. With quilted sleeves, it offers coverage and the utmost warmth.
Best Running Use Case
In the dead of winter, over a base and/or mid-layer.
Session Jacket
This ultra-lightweight and breathable jacket is ideal for layering in more temperate winter conditions. Layered over a base, it’s warm, but not bulky, offering a performance solution with zippered pockets that serve to stash gloves or a hat as you warm up.
Best Running Use Case
Worn with a base layer for daily morning runs or workouts.
Franklin Fleece
Featuring Polartec® Classic fleece, this winter jacket combines comfort and function, finished with breathable side panels that allow for your optimal range of motion. Lightweight and warm, it’s the first performance fleece designed specifically for running.
Best Running Use Case
Worn with a base layer for daily runs and long efforts when cold weather commitment requires comfort.
Nor'Easter Jacket
This jacket looks sleek but works incredibly hard to keep you warm. The Schoeller dryskin shell repels water and wind, while the bonded Merino wool liner insulates without adding bulk. Reflective details add visibility in tough conditions.
Best Running Use Case
A wet or windy run at or below freezing
ACCESSORIES
Small Essentials
Runners know not to overlook the finer details, especially in wintertime, when the only thing that separates a great run from a terrible one is forgetting a pair of gloves. From Merino neck warmers and fleece mittens to beanies and arm sleeves, we’ve got a host of so-called “little things” that make all the difference over the long run.
ACCESSORIES
Small Essentials
Runners know not to overlook the finer details, especially in wintertime, when the only thing that separates a great run from a terrible one is forgetting a pair of gloves. From Merino neck warmers and fleece mittens to beanies and arm sleeves, we’ve got a host of so-called “little things” that make all the difference over the long run.
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