Heren Merino 260 Quantum Long Sleeve Zip Hoodie

The zip hoodie kept me warm during a chilly climbing session, and the thumbholes were a nice surprise. It's slim enough to layer under my shell without any bunching. I've worn it three times and it still smells fresh—no need to wash it constantly.

Skied three days straight in this and never once felt clammy on the lifts — the merino really does keep you dry when you start sweating on the climb out. The hood sits snug under a helmet without bunching, and the zip lets me dump heat fast on the descent.

Took this as my only mid layer on a three-day ski tour and the hood stayed put under my helmet without bunching. It handled the temperature swings from skinning uphill to riding down better than any fleece I've owned.