Howdy all
Just curious what you guys use. I have icebreaker merino wool base layer kelvin coat downpour jacket and pants and was looking to get a shirt and vest next and pants something to wear from early to late srason that will work by just adding or subtracting layers.
Thanks for input also anyone ever use the down pour as just another layer for every day hunting not just for rain?
I use merino, but not Sitka merino. You need something lighter between the merino and the Kelvin if you ask me. I haven't been paying too much attention to the new stuff so there might be some items I'm not familiar with. For layers up top, the Traverse hoodyis really nice although if I had to do it again I'd do the zip T and not the hoody. The hood is kind of annoying. I have a mountain shirt that I really like but it's not available anymore. For vest I have a Celsius vest and a Jetstream vest. I really like the Jetstream vest. It is a Windstopper layer so is not as breathable as other stuff. Probably one of my favorite pieces of clothing gear. Celsius is older stuff and also not available anymore. I have a 90% jacket and a Celsius jacket. Both are softshells and don't see much use unless I'm hunting close to the car. They're both great jackets but don't work well in a backpack as they don't compress very well. Your puffy and raincoat will be much more serviceable.
For pants I have had 90%, Ascent and Mountain pants. My favorites so far are the Mountain pants. I think they're the most versatile. The Ascents are really nice for warmer weather stuff. I sold the 90% pants quick. Too warm for me. I just bought a pair of Timberlines but I haven't even taken them out of the package yet.
