TNKnoxville
WKR
I'm looking for a great insulating layer for 3 rd season CO elk hunt and general cold weather wear hunting in TN and the NE. These hunts will consist of short walks followed by long seasons sitting, glassing, stand, blinds. I have a heavy jacket, not really fond of, more for work. I have 2 outer shells that are wind proof and water resistance, one with a hood, one without. I have a mid weight fleece jacket and both merino and synthetic base layers. I also have a Midway vest with permaloft black, a bit bulky but warm. Wearing the base layer wool, fleece, vest and outer shell I feel like the Michelon man! I was pretty warm down to the teens. I did use a couple of the small disposable hand warmers in my pockets.
Looking to replace the fleece layer and vest with a down jacket. I may also look at replacing the outer layer with something a bit more flexible jacket (guide DSC). This is for rifle hunting.
Read all the threads and watched enough video reviews to make my eyes bleed. Of the 3 mentioned above what does everyone like? Again this will be a layer under my outer jacket. I'm don't get cold real easy but the older I get the colder I get!!!!! I looked at a bunch of puffys at REI both down and synthetic. Have a hard time believing something as thin as a t-shirt can keep you warm!!!! Cost is not an issue.
Looking to replace the fleece layer and vest with a down jacket. I may also look at replacing the outer layer with something a bit more flexible jacket (guide DSC). This is for rifle hunting.
Read all the threads and watched enough video reviews to make my eyes bleed. Of the 3 mentioned above what does everyone like? Again this will be a layer under my outer jacket. I'm don't get cold real easy but the older I get the colder I get!!!!! I looked at a bunch of puffys at REI both down and synthetic. Have a hard time believing something as thin as a t-shirt can keep you warm!!!! Cost is not an issue.