Top Layers
The Nordwand Advanced HS is my first Gore Pro jacket. Honestly growing up in Seattle, I never had a "bomber" waterproof jacket before, because... you just get wet anyway. But this thing is now my favorite piece of water protection, and works like a charm.
My Ferosi softshell is ALWAYS with me when I'm either doing a high alpine climb, or backcountry skiing. It is the perfect active wind / mild weather layer, and occasionally I use it when I want just a bit more warmth but don't want to sweat out too bad.
My Echo hoody is my favorite thing to trail run in during hot summer months, and even to ski tour in during the spring. It feels like I am not wearing anything on the top, but it still gives me a bit of sun protection.
Okay okay, so I am a bit bias, since I work for FF, but I looove my Helios down jacket. It comes with me on winter overnights, some day tours even if it is going to be cold enough, and sometimes on volcano summits.
Okay, bias here again, but my Eos jacket gets SO MUCH USE. Honestly. I bring it when I am run commuting on cold days, I bring it on ski tours, and I even wear it climbing in the desert like the picture to the left. I'm a little hard on it. But it keeps up just like any other beloved loyal piece of equipment.
The Clairvoyant is a great active hardshell. It is made with Gore-Tex Active, and for a 3 layer hardhsell it is really light weight and compact. Something I take if I think I'll need a bit more than my softshell.
My Nano Air is a piece of equipment that I've had for ages. It is my synthetic insulation that I put on when I don't want to stop moving, but I need to be a little warmer. It breathes well, and keeps me warm.