for baselayers, I prefer my Firstlite merino wool, they wick moisture really well and don’t retain odor, within reason. Being in the military, we mainly use synthetics and fleece and I would much prefer my merino for most of the base layering system.
as far as outer layer, I have extensive...
I have Firstlite guides, corrugates, kanabs, obsidians, and catalyst... corrugates are very lite I feel. The kanab or obsidians are the pants I normally use for trekking around the woods, they’re both merino pants. once it gets cooler and am looking for something to keep me warmer, I use the...
I too have most of he older style, I start with the llano, then dharma, and then used the expedition as it got colder, but now have the furnace and love it.... I get almost all my stuff qtr zip so I can unzip if I get too warm and can let heat escape
I agree with the others, I bought almost all my Firstlite gear in ASAT, then the next year, they announced they were discontinuing it.... I love ASAT pattern, I am always on the look out for ASAT gear from Firstlite
First lite is really good in regards to having their sizes design to be worn with multiple layers. If you buy some things in L, theres a pretty good chance you can purchase everything in that size and they will fit nicely without feeling like you’re being restricted. I own Sitka and Firstlite...
I live near Albany ny and mostly do tree stand hunting, I love my sanctuary.... I wear it all the time, and if it’s too warm, I just keep the legs and chest unzipped. As said, the sanctuary is quiet and is not super bulky
I own both the fanatic and the Klamath, Even though I mainly wear my Firstlite gear the majority of the time, I love the fanatic. I find with most of the gear from both brands, I like the Firstlite to actually wear, even though I love the functionality of the Sitka gear. I think Sitka is more...
I have the sanctuary and also the previous Woodbury.... I love the sanctuary.... it’s super warm and I also hunt in eastern NY... I own the Woodbury, and still have the tags on it, btw, the solitude replaced the Woodbury