JOURNAL #29: Staying Warm Outdoors by Layering Well

Winter doesn’t have to push your outdoor routine indoors. As an article in The Guardian recently highlighted in their piece on how to stay warm while exercising outdoors, the key is simple: build warmth from the inside out. Start with breathable layers, keep moisture away from your skin, and choose fabrics that work as hard as you do. You can read more here on how to stay warm while exercising outdoors: 16 expert tips.

At Muddy Meadow, that’s exactly how we design. Our countryside is our testing ground — cold lanes, damp hedgerows, and those long Somerset mornings where the air hangs just above freezing. When you’re moving through that kind of weather, the right kit makes all the difference.

Our Mallard Short Sleeve Teece  has become a quiet favourite for this reason. It’s light, quick‑drying, and sits close enough to wick moisture without feeling clingy. Worn as a base layer, it keeps your core comfortable while giving you the freedom to add or shed layers as the weather shifts — a point echoed in the Guardian’s advice on adaptable winter dressing.

This season, we’re adding two new pieces built for exactly these conditions. The first is a long sleeve version of our Mallard Teece. It is designed as a mid‑layer: warm without bulk, soft enough for all‑day wear, and shaped to trap heat without overheating. The second is a weather‑ready outer layer, the Trail ¼ Zip — something you can throw on for early‑morning runs, dog walks, or those brisk loops around the village when the wind cuts across the fields.

This season, we’re adding two new pieces built for exactly these conditions.

The first is a long sleeve version of our Mallard Teece. It is designed as a mid‑layer: warm without bulk, soft enough for all‑day wear, and shaped to trap heat without overheating.

The second is a weather‑ready outer layer, the Trail ¼ Zip — something you can throw on for early‑morning runs, dog walks, or those brisk loops around the village when the wind cuts across the fields.

Together, the three pieces form a simple, reliable system: wick, warm, shield. No fuss. No overthinking. Just practical layers that let you stay outdoors longer, even when winter tries to chase you back inside.

Because staying warm isn’t about braving the cold — it’s about working with it. Buy yours now or pre-order our two new pieces which will be available later this month - Muddy Meadow Shop.