{"id":3922,"date":"2018-10-01T07:19:10","date_gmt":"2018-10-01T05:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/?p=3922"},"modified":"2021-05-03T17:11:53","modified_gmt":"2021-05-03T15:11:53","slug":"how-to-dress-montana-3-layer-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/como-vestirse-montana-sistema-de-las-3-capas\/","title":{"rendered":"How to dress for the mountains: the 3-layer system"},"content":{"rendered":"

For activities in the mountains you should wear the right combination of technical clothing. It is important to know how to dress for the mountains<\/strong>using the 3-layer system<\/strong>The equipment is designed to not only offer you comfort and convenience during the activity, but also to provide us with the necessary safety in case of adverse weather conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mountain clothing guide<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This three-layer system has also been called the onion layer, since we are superimposing layers on top of each other.<\/strong>The onion, like an onion, protects us from the cold or any adverse conditions we encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wearing clothing with certain technical characteristics when we are in the middle of an outdoor activity allows us to keep the body dry and prevent sweat from condensing; it also prevents rain, snow or strong wind from coming into contact with the skin. In addition to the obvious benefit in terms of comfort and convenience, this allows the activity to be carried out more safely. We must not forget that we are often in extreme environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most important thing is that, like layers of an onion, the mountain clothing<\/strong><\/a> be easy to remove<\/strong> if the level of the activity or the weather conditions force you to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The objective is quite clear: provide comfort<\/strong>This also requires maintaining warm<\/strong> to the mountaineer; breathability, lightness and waterproofness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"How
How to dress for the mountains: the 3-layer system \/ Photo: Wynand Van Poortvliet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The following is a description of how to dress for the mountains<\/strong>using the 3-layer system. Pay close attention:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.- First layer<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Known as the second skin. It is the one that is more close-fitting<\/strong>It is therefore recommended that it should not have seams, protrusions or any other feature that could cause chafing, thus avoiding any discomfort or damage, however slight, to the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also essential that this first layer is able to absorb and expel sweat, to keep the climber dry from the moisture produced by your own body through perspiration. We need this layer to be breathable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the following article<\/a><\/strong> we explain everything about this layer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Theory<\/a>
First layer in the three-layer theory of mountaineering clothing \/ Photo courtesy of Helly Hansen<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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These garments are thermal T-shirts made of synthetic fibres such as polyester, chlorofibre or polypropylene. A good option may be a T-shirt with base layer<\/strong>the HH LIFA Crew<\/strong> (buy on Amazon from 28,80 euros<\/a>)<\/strong>. If the weather conditions are hot, look for short-sleeved technical T-shirts, with good breathability, such as the Miller ALPINE TS SS (click here to view)<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is essential to avoid wearing cotton underwear at all costs<\/strong>The same retains moisture and sweat, which can lead to complications during outdoor activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.- Second layer<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Or also known as middle layer, capable of retaining heat<\/strong>. It is the one that accumulates the greatest amount of air between its fibres, so that it warms up with body heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this way it would be protecting the wearer from extreme cold. And some say that the thicker it is, the greater its ability to keep you warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, you should not overdo the thickness because it will cause excessive sweating, which will create a feeling of discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The presses that can be used are the well-known fleece linings <\/a><\/strong>o fleece<\/em>Other insulating materials can also be used. In the following article <\/a><\/strong>we explain everything about this layer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The<\/a>
The three-layer theory: second layer \/ Photo courtesy of Helly Hansen
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When it comes to fabric types, the variety is wide. The best brands in the world have used the PolarTEC<\/strong>one of the best and most recommended synthetic fibres for the manufacture of this type of clothing. The  HH Daybreaker 1\/2 Zip Fleece (Click here to buy on amazon<\/a>)<\/strong>, 
Made of 100g Polartec fabric, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But we can find other types, the most common of which are PowerDry<\/strong> (which keep the garment dry), ThermalPro (provide thermal insulation), and PowerShield<\/strong> (avoid water) some examples. Also widely used are the PrimaLoft<\/a><\/strong>The quality of this fabric is that it offers warmth similar to that of feathers in birds and maintains the quality of insulation even when wet. As an evolution of this classic fabric, we have the model\u00a0M THERMOBALL HOODIE (Click to view<\/a>)<\/strong> North Face with PrimaLoft\u00a0
Thermoball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The thicknesses of these garments vary, in the case of Polartec we can find from 100 (underwear or first layers), Polartec200 (widely used as a second layer in jumpers and waistcoats) and 300-500 (thick).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can include fleeces, hats and socks in this second layer, trekking trousers<\/strong> <\/a>and gloves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.- Third layer<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is used to counteract the effects of the natural elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So protects from rain, snow and wind<\/strong>which the second layer garments do not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this purpose, waterproof fabrics are used, most of which are usually breathable, such as Gore Tex<\/a><\/strong>, TexTrem<\/strong> y TriplePoint<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The variety of mountain jackets is very wide and so is the range of prices. We can find them for 466 euros as
 the Arc'teryx Beta AR <\/a><\/strong>or at more affordable prices, such as the 118 euros of the Millet Trident 2.5<\/strong><\/a>211, or THE NORTH FACE Hyperair.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many experts claim that it is the most indispensable layer, but it has to be breathable enough to prevent the human body from being drenched in sweat, which could cause in extreme conditions even hypothermia, which is extremely dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another key feature is that it must be designed to tear-proof<\/strong>As it is exposed to the outdoors, it will come into contact with any object in the natural setting, such as branches or rocks, or with our own tools (e.g., a tree, a tree trunk, a tree trunk, etc.).ice axes<\/a>crampons).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Third layer in the mountains \/ Photo courtesy of North Face<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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It must contain the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n