I am quite fond of some old turtle necks that I wont let my wife throw out for the colder temps...I always have several along for those windy cold days...as our friend from pei noted it is amazing how much a warm neck helps you feel comfortable
I am quite fond of some old turtle necks that I wont let my wife throw out for the colder temps...I always have several along for those windy cold days...as our friend from pei noted it is amazing how much a warm neck helps you feel comfortable
If you are walking, still hunting, climbing - down under anything is not practical. it will get wet, lumpy and lose its comfort level and warmth.
The toque is the best thermostat in the business.
Neck buffs/gaiters are really great - keep the wind off the neck etc. A difference maker.
Layers of merino, fleece and a quiet windbreaker (some fleece come with a Gore liner that is windproof) work for me.
For a fleece I just have a cheapo $30 one from bass pro that is cut for fat guys so an XL in that fits well over my L puffy jacket. Its great for the price and does a good job of keeping the down jacket protected. No hood but I almost always have a toque on If I need to be wearing a puffy jacket.
For a shell I have a much more expensive Arcteryx softshell that is built from Gore WINDSTOPPER with a hood and that's just a brick wall for the wind.
Works for me. The ability to remove the down jacket and pack it into a softball sized pouch is great for those days when it starts of frigid but warms up by 15 degrees when the sun comes out.
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awesome i will have to stop in at bass pro next time I’m in town and take a look.
I hate being married to a heavy winter jacket. Love my down mountain hardware coat.
Cheers.
Hunting/camping in -35. During the day I ran my under armour cold gear long sleeve, then my wool base layer, then a fleece hoodie, then a down jacket and then a a light fleece camo outer layer. I was hiking all day though.
For legs I ran just my stanfield long johns and sitka mountain pants.
Uninsulated scarpa hiking boots with heavy wigwam socks.
I was comfortable. Night time was a bit of a challenge though...
Generally the setup I described above is only used for the dry and cold climates. Think 100 mile or gang ranch. It really doesnt rain up there much. The cold and wind are a bigger problem.
That being said yes, the softshell works for most of those light showers up there but I do pack a light rain jacket in the pack as well. You never know when a storm could move in, soak you, and leave you freezing
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