When it comes to mid layers, the right choice depends on your activity, the conditions and how you like to layer. Our mid layer options are crafted with Light Grid Fleece, Wool Grid Fleece and 100% Merino wool terry fabrics. Whether you're heading to the backcountry, the resort or just want to stay warm in daily life, we have a mid layer for you.
Best for: High Output Activities
Convict Canyon Hoodies
If you're going uphill and breathing hard, the Convict Canyon Hoodie is a dream. It regulates the start and stop cycle of backcountry travel better than anything else we've tried.
Made of LT Grid Fleece, this mid layer has Merino wool against skin paired with a more durable exterior. The waffle grid pattern creates pockets of warmth while keeping the fabric light.
Our Convict Canyon Hoodies aren't as thick or as warm as our Cloudripper Hoodies, but they pack down smaller and dry more quickly, so they're great for activities where you're going from working hard to cruising down—like trail running, mountain biking and backcountry skiing or splitboarding.
Best for: Resort Skiing & Cold Days
Cloudripper Grid Fleece Jackets
Our newest mid layer is built with our innovative Wool Grid Fleece. Made for serious winter layering, it's the warm yet breathable fleece your layering kit needs.
With natural Merino wool against skin and lighter fleece fabric on the back and on the hood, Cloudripper grid fleeces make layering incredibly easy.
Whether you're getting dressed for a powder day or frigid daily dog walk, a Cloudripper Fleece will keep you warm and comfortable no matter how cold it is. The Cloudripper is available in a full zip hooded jacket, half zip pullover and crew pullover.
Best For: Travel & Lifestyle
Hyde Mid Layer Hoodie
Our Hyde Full Zip Hoodie is 100% Merino wool and the heaviest hoodie in this lineup, but it's still surprisingly lightweight and can be worn year-round. This 100% Merino wool fabric offers natural breathability, insulation, stretch and odor control, and the fabric is completely biodegradable.
People love it as a skiing and snowboarding layer or to wear at home, to work, running errands or out camping. You can't beat the coziness of 100% Merino wool.
Ridge's Merino Mid Layers
| Convict Canyon Hoodies | Cloudripper Grid Fleeces | Hyde Hoodies | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made for | Backcountry skiing, cross country/nordic skiing, running/hiking, backpacking, climbing | Resort skiing, sidecountry and light ski tours, cat/heli skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, camping, daily winter wear | Travel, camping, daily wear, resort skiing |
| Fabric weight | 180 GSM | 265 GSM | 275 GSM |
| Merino wool content | 41% Merino wool | 69% Merino wool | 100% Merino wool |
| Grab it in this weather | Moderate/chilly weather | Cold weather | Cold weather |
| Weight (size M) | 9.1oz men's / 8.8oz women's | Coming soon | 16.6oz men's / 13.8oz women's |
| Fit | Formfitting | Formfitting/relaxed (crew) | Relaxed fit |
| Dry time | Fast | Medium | Slow |
| Moisture wicking | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Breathable | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Temperature regulating | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Insulating when wet | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |