{"id":886,"date":"2026-06-07T06:53:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T04:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alpentreff.de\/schichtenprinzip-bekleidung\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T00:50:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T22:50:18","slug":"schichtenprinzip-bekleidung","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alpentreff.de\/en\/schichtenprinzip-bekleidung\/","title":{"rendered":"Layering principle: the right mountain clothing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The onion principle (layering) is the basis of functional mountain clothing: several thin layers can be combined depending on weather and exertion, instead of one thick jacket. This keeps you dry, warm and flexible in the rapidly changing alpine weather.<\/p>

The three layers<\/h2>

1. Base layer (underwear)<\/h3>

Function:<\/strong> Wicks sweat away from the skin; wet skin cools you down fast.<\/p>

Material:<\/strong> Merino (low-odour, warms even when damp) or synthetic (dries faster, more robust)<\/p>

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2. Mid layer (insulation)<\/h3>

Function:<\/strong> Stores body heat; thinner during exertion, thicker during breaks\/cold.<\/p>

Material:<\/strong> Fleece (breathable), synthetic (insulates even when damp) or down (warm\/light, sensitive to moisture)<\/p>

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3. Hardshell (weather protection)<\/h3>

Function:<\/strong> Protects against rain\/snow\/wind and stays breathable.<\/p>

Material:<\/strong> Waterproof membrane such as GORE-TEX or 2.5-\/3-layer laminates<\/p>

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Tips<\/h2>