Norrona Møre Octa Zip Hooded Men's Midlayer

A hybrid midlayer with partial wind protection developed for freeride and touring this has windblock insulation in the front and top of arms and stretchy breathable fleece on the side, back, underarms, and hood for the perfect combination for when you’re active in the cold.

Why we like it:

Cold weather and high energy sports create a comfort challenge: we need perspiration to dry quickly so our core isn’t locked in a damp chill, but we can’t do that with wind because it’s cold. This has stretchy quick dry fabric where we need to shed heat, and a wind block across our chest and upper arms to protect us from cold breezes. It’s a clever design we appreciate on winter runs, on the nordic trails, and if we’re testing the edges of bike season.

Features and Functions:

Designed with wicking and quick drying fabrics this has wind resistant fabric in front and shoulders and extra venting if you need it thanks to an extra slider at the bottom of the zip for venting without flapping fabric. An asymmetric longer back cut for coverage and a hood fitted for a beanie provide extra protection while elastic at the wrist and hem keep this in place as you move.

Fit and Sizing:

This has a regular fit with room for a standard baselayer or a heavyweight one under and can be comfortably layered under a vest or puffy during warmup. Gusseted stretch under the arms and articulation in the elbows for smooth movement without binding.

Bottom Line:

A hybrid fleece design for aerobic activities in cold weather this gives you both wind block and breathability in quick dry fabrics for a piece designed to keep you comfortable when you’re moving. The Norrona Møre Octa Zip Hooded Men's Midlayer slides happily into a shell, and layers under a puffy, when you need more protection from the weather. It’s a go-to piece for nordic skiers, cold weather runners, and last season bikers who don’t know when to hang the wheels up.