There are so many discussions and debates on the various types of clothing. Wool. Down, Fleece, Berber, fur, etc.
One of the least understood seems to be the part the wind barrier plays.
When you build a home, we all know that the thicker the insulation is the better for R value. What we all seem to forget when talking clothing is where we put the wind barrier.
On your house, it goes directly on under the siding. You don't put it inside your house. It can only work if it keeps the wind from robbing the heated air out of the insulation.
The exact same principle applies to clothing. You can't change the laws of physics to satisfy the aesthetic appeal of feel or looks.
If you hunt where it gets cold and windy, the wind barrier has to be in the very outer layer of clothing. If not it has little value in keeping you warm.
This is a simple truth, and there is no getting around it, other than marketing gimmicks to sell products with only marginal effectiveness.