Selway Hayes
If you’re adding an ultralight, packable midlayer to your gear stash for fall backpacking, climbing or peak-bagging exploits or on-snow adventures, this hooded wool jacket packs in the warmth without taking up a ton of space in your pack. And don’t fret about compressing the recycled wool insulation when packing it away into its own chest pocket, a very useful feature.
Unlike many down jackets, the natural insulation in the Ibex Wool Aire Hoodie maintains its loft for life and will keep you warm even when wet. The jacket includes zipping handwarmer pockets and a cinchable hood. The nylon shell’s PFC-free DWR finish fends off wind, rain and snow. MSRP: $236. Ibex.com
