Single digits and lower, absolutely would need additional layers, unless actively involved in Zone 3 or higher effort. I stand by the 15f-50f temp range of the Dynafit Free Alpha Direct, with a base layer T alone.
The Dynafit elimiates the need for an Airshed or similar wind blocking layer, which used to be a staple in my clothing system.
I have not used the Ambient, didnt like the boxy fit of the sleeves, but I do find that the combo of Alpha Direct and Grid of the Dynafit to be fantastic. I can...
I ran a prototype K4 6000 pack in November in the UL. The later season hunt pushed the capacity to the limit, with added puffy layers etc. I was also solo. At first I was hesitant to use the load shelf of the pack for gear, rather than just meat on the way out. The Stone Glacier load shelfs I...
This is what I used for a cumulative 5 weeks of sheep hunting this year and what I will use going forward.
Dynafit Free Alpha Direct jacket (Mid to Outerlayer, similar to Sitka Ambient)
This is worn over a short sleeve base layer, a Stone Glacier merino Tee.
I wear this combo nearly the entire...
Hi Aaron,
I carry two smaller canisters for a couple reasons. I have had a failure of a canister before, where the valve stuck open when I removed the stove and lost all of the fuel.
One canister nests inside the pot perfectly.
I can leave one canister behind if I am bivying out somewhere and...
@2y2c
This is a very good question and something that I’d like to hear more about as well. Besides for the ‘launched extractors’, even the replies so far are not answering your questions. You almost always just hear, add a couple clicks or watch for heavy bolt lift etc, but none of those...