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Dressing properly in winter is easier than you think

Martin Stiegler
11.1.2017
Translation: machine translated

You've probably already heard of the onion system. This is nothing more than dressing in several functional layers. But that doesn't mean you have to walk around all the time wearing thick layers like a Michelin man.

When you exercise, you automatically warm up and can reduce layers of clothing. When you take a break, another layer is added so that you don't cool down. While the bottom layers ensure that sweat is wicked away from the body, the top layers prevent cold wind or water from penetrating inside. I would like to introduce you to the individual onion layers below

Base layer

Insulation layer

Warming layer

Weather protection

Summary

The most important item of clothing and basic element in winter is the base layer. The remaining layers are then put on and taken off depending on the activity. The key to the onion principle is therefore not always being completely wrapped up, but being able to adapt your clothing to your level of activity. This means you don't sweat excessively and are still pleasantly warm.

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