August 18, 2022

When it comes to optimizing outdoor adventure, we can all take lessons from the Scandinavians. In Scandinavia you can expect some of the darkest, longest winters: a prospect many would shy away from. And yet the Scandinavians are consistently ranked as the happiest people in the world. Research suggests that this is born out of a love of the outdoors, together with a mindset that sees going outside as intrinsic to self-care. With the outdoors given such prominence, it’s no wonder that Scandinavia is home to some of the best outdoor clothing on the market.

Swedish brand Haglöfs is a protagonist of outdoor clothing that challenges convention. Headquartered in Stockholm, the brand started life in 1914; a vision of founder Wictor Haglöfs. “We come from Sweden” says Haglöfs, “a place where the outdoors isn’t just a far-off place, it’s in the fabric of our culture and community”. Despite its long, dark winters which can see as few as four hours of twilight at its peak, being outdoors is considered an important part of Swedish life. Rain, shine, dark, light, Haglöfs’ clothing has been built around what it knows best: extreme weather and vast, varied landscapes. The brand is committed to creating gear that will support anyone, anywhere whatever their outdoor adventure. You could say it’s in its genes.

The Haglöfs’ L.I.M Series is based around a ‘Less Is More’ concept. When it was launched, the system challenged the common perception of expedition gear. Both materials and features set a new standard.

“When we launched the L.I.M Series over 20 years ago, we challenged traditional ideas about what is needed on an expedition and set new standards in terms of materials and features,” says Annsofie Jakobsson, Head of Design at Haglöfs.

L.I.M Series Z|T has left the three-layer theory behind for a more versatile, Synchronized Performance Layering system. Every product in the Haglöfs’ new L.I.M Series Z|T collection has been designed and tested by ‘outsiders’ – a combination of scientists, designers and professional mountain guides - to ensure it lives up to performance expectations. And the results are in. On comparison to the testers’ favorite equipment, the L.I.M Series Z|T, when worn as a system, produced an average of 30% lower humidity within the layering system compared to that of conventional systems. But how?

The Haglöfs L.I.M Series Z|T, offers a new approach to layering, you could say a more synchronized approach. The system reduces the feeling of being too hot or too cold; a result achieved through meticulous design and a selection of innovative Polartec fabrics. The pieces supply outstanding functionality when worn individually, but true ingenuity comes into play when they are combined or synchronized.

The system works through intelligent base layer design, coupled with double mid layers: an inner and an outer. Comprising the L.I.M Z|T Sync 1 and T Sync 2, both are available in a jacket or hooded version. Let us explain how they work:

Each garment in the L.I.M Series Z|T collection is outstanding in its own right. Each piece is incredibly lightweight without compromising on durability or performance. The true ingenuity, however, comes into play when the pieces are worn together as part of the Synchronized Performance Layering System which has been designed for use in any weather. Whether you go for one piece or all-in, the ingenuity of each will be sure to deliver the ultimate level of comfort and protection for your next chosen adventure.

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