For years, my backpacking second layer has been a quilted insulated wool/acrylic shirt. I needed to lightsize with something at least as warm but lighter and more packable. This fits the bill. Insulation where you need it and good wind proofing. I'm a 6' 165lb. man and got a large which might be a little bigger than needed, but I have the option to use it as an outer layer. When the wind picks, I put this over my down jacket letting the down do its job without heat getting blown away. Perfect.
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