At a glance
Plusses: Lightweight, breathable, suited for light and fast trips
Minuses: Slim fit may not suit everybody
Written by Luke Care
To complete the layering system, I tried the stretch fleece half-zip top. The cut is comfortable and very tidy; probably acceptable in a multitude of environments. The warmth was incredible - over the roar I continually underestimated how warm it was and found myself sweating on the first hill of the day. Weighing 317 grams in size L, this top had a pretty good warmth-to-weight ratio.
A chest pocket would have been infinitely more useful than the shoulder pocket but Marmot sells clothing to a range of users, so perhaps it's a good place for things like car keys for town runners.
The fabric proved to be incredibly sturdy - but get your sizing right - be generous if you're slightly heavier built like me. The fabric did a good job of guarding my forearms though as I bashed through tight leatherwood and other iron-like alpine scrubs that would have torn polyprop tops to shreds. This top is extremely durable and warm, at the cost of a bit of breathability and stretch. All in all, an excellent deep winter insulating layer, and coupled with the down jacket, you could almost tackle Antarctica.
A little preparation can go a long way. Whether you and your friends are planning your next big adventure, looking for the perfect campsite, or wanting to stay warm and cosy inside your tents, here are 13 tips to help you have a perfect winter camping experience.
Marmot Knife Edge Jacket Wilderness' Rating: 4/5
At a glance
Plusses: Lightweight, breathable, suited for light and fast trips
Minuses: Slim fit may not suit everybody
There are 168 hours in a week, and for the weekend warrior—those who spend their lunch breaks perusing online forums for beta and daydream about faraway ridgelines on their commute—the 48 hours between Friday night to Sunday night are sacred.
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Men |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
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Size |
28 |
30 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
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Chest |
83-89 |
89-96 |
96-104 |
104-112 |
112-119 |
119-127 |
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Neck |
-- |
40 |
41.9 |
43.8 |
45.7 |
47.6 |
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Sleeve |
79 |
81 |
83 |
86 |
89 |
91 |
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Waist* |
68-76 |
76-81 |
81-86 |
86-91 |
91-99 |
99-107 |
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Hip |
86-89 |
89-94 |
94-99 |
99-107 |
107-114 |
114-122 |
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Inseam** |
76 |
77 |
81 |
83 |
86 |
89 |
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Women |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
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Size |
2 |
4 6 |
8 10 |
12 14 |
16 |
-- |
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Women |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
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Size |
2 |
4 6 |
8 10 |
12 14 |
16 |
-- |
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Chest |
81-83 |
83-89 |
89-96 |
96-104 |
104-112 |
112-119 |
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Sleeve |
77.5 |
78.5 |
80 |
82.5 |
85 |
87.6 |
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Waist* |
62-65 |
65-69 |
69-77 |
77-87 |
87-92 |
92-97 |
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Alpha Size |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
XXXL |
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Age |
4–5 |
6-7 |
8-9 |
10-12 |
13-15 |
-- |
-- |
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Chest |
60–66 |
66–71 |
71–76 |
76–81 |
81–86 |
-- |
-- |
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Waist |
48–53 |
53–58 |
58–63 |
63–68 |
68–74 |
-- |
-- |
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Hip |
60–66 |
66–71 |
71–76 |
76–81 |
81–86 |
-- |
-- |
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Inseam |
43–45 |
48–20 |
53–55 |
58–63 |
66–71 |
-- |
-- |
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Sleeve |
55–60 |
63–63 |
63–66 |
66–71 |
71–76 |
-- |
-- |
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Height (cm) |
36–42 |
42–48 |
48–54 |
54–60 |
60–65 |
-- |
-- |
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Weight (kgs) |
15–19 |
19–23 |
23–27 |
27–40 |
40–52 |
-- |
-- |
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Gloves* |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
XXXL |
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Men |
16.5–18 |
18–19 |
19–21.5 |
21.5–24 |
24–27 |
27–29 |
-- |
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Women |
14–15 |
15–16.5 |
16.5–18 |
18–21 |
21–23 |
-- |
-- |
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*To find your glove size, measure your hand around and over the knuckles with your fingers together, excluding your thumb. |
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Hats |
XS |
S / M |
M / L |
XL / XXL |
XXXL |
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-- |
17 – 18 |
18 – 19 |
19 – 20 |
-- |
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*Trail-to-Town pants have specific waist sizes. |