What I tested
- MerinoLOFT Helix Zip Hood
- Stretch side panels
- Water resistant
- Lightweight
- Breathable
- Shaped hood
- Zippable pockets
- Available from Icebreaker.com
The Lowdown
Perfect for layering, I found this top to be very thin and extremely light. It packs down to a really small size, making it ideal for carrying with you on a hike, and it was warm enough to wear on it’s own on an evening walk in bitterly cold wind.
The top comes with a substantial price tag, but Icebreaker are renowned for making exceptionally high quality, technical outdoors gear so this is an investment that I’m sure will keep on going for many years.
The Verdict
The mix of fabrics is unusual, but thanks to the Lycra panels, this mid layer is comfortable to wear and hugs the body. The big bonus for me is that it’s warm, but also thin enough to wear with a coat on top.
Thanks to the Merino element, for snowsports, this makes a brilliant mid-layer, and for hiking and camping, it provides a great extra layer of warmth.
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