Your “go-to” pieces of gear in any genre—jackets, socks, shorts, tops—hold a special place in that pile on the floor. You know you can grab them in a hurry when the call comes to head for the hills, not worrying about whether they’ll be right for the various weather conditions you’ll pass through. You know they will be, and that reassurance that feels good.

Outdoor Research’s Swift Tee is my go-to mountain biking jersey. Designed simply as an “active top” for hiking, climbing, backpacking, it’s got all the right engineering for rigorous riding in both hot and chilly temps. It’s made from OR’s TransAction fabric, which is highly moisture wicking and breathable—meaning neither sweat nor rain will cling to your skin. With that versatility, it accommodates the body’s fluctuating temps and you’ll keep cool and dry amid the changing weather.

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