Kuhl Men's AeroLight Knicker

Stretchy, air-permeable, and barely there, the Kühl Men's AeroLight Knicker is a cropped insulated layer that adds a little warmth to your legs without the bulk of a full insulated pant. It pulls on over a base layer and tucks under a ski or shell pant, using synthetic fill and a breathable shell to take the edge off cold chairlifts and windy summits.

Why we like it:

The synthetic insulation stretches with every stride and shrugs off moisture, so unlike down it keeps working even when you are sweating on the up or dealing with damp snow.

Features and Functions:

For the AeroLight Knicker, Kühl builds a stretch synthetic insulation that resists water absorption and moves with the leg, set beneath a KÜHL AIR shell that is perforated and water-repellent, a nylon with plenty of stretch and real breathability. The 3D articulation is shaped for climbing, kicking, and driving turns, and the cropped construction is meant to disappear inside a boot and under an outer layer. It is a supplemental warmth piece, not a standalone bottom.

Fit and Sizing:

Cut close and articulated with a hem that stops near the knee, it stays out of the way inside ski boots. No need to size up or down.

Bottom Line:

This is the layer for skiers and tourers whose legs get cold first and who want warmth they can add without overheating. Slot it under your shell pants when the mercury drops.