I searched for a long (long) time for a very lightweight fleece hoody- almost impossible to find, enter Kuiu's Peleton 97 hoody. Mine in Large is a svelte 5 ounces. I've used it as a base layer in cold weather, I've used it as a mid-layer for an active insulation layer and I've used it as a sleep layer. This zip comes down to lower chest level to vent, the hood fits excellent and it provides a lot more warmth (but still breathes!) than it's 5 ounces. In the "summer" I combine them with a light (5 oz) Apex insulated hooded vest for a very versatile insulation system.
A couple of months later I thought I would give the bottoms a go. Mine in medium are 4.5 oz, pretty svelte considering two longer zippers. I'm equally as impressed with the pants as I am with the hoody. I thought the zip off feature might be a little gimmicky, but they work as advertised. Take off on a cold morning with them under your pants, when you're warmed up- drop your pants BUT don't take off your shoes/boots! and zip them up and they're off. They too are very breathable and much warmer than the light weight would belie.
I used both pieces last year elk hunting, numerous winter camping trip , in this year's Bob Marshall Open (a grueling multi-day Spring event across the Bob Marshall) and a bunch of other trips. These have become as much as a staple as my beloved windshirt and Apex hoody.
They're even nice for lounging around the fire at a 8000' lake before hitting the lake for cutthroat
A couple of months later I thought I would give the bottoms a go. Mine in medium are 4.5 oz, pretty svelte considering two longer zippers. I'm equally as impressed with the pants as I am with the hoody. I thought the zip off feature might be a little gimmicky, but they work as advertised. Take off on a cold morning with them under your pants, when you're warmed up- drop your pants BUT don't take off your shoes/boots! and zip them up and they're off. They too are very breathable and much warmer than the light weight would belie.
I used both pieces last year elk hunting, numerous winter camping trip , in this year's Bob Marshall Open (a grueling multi-day Spring event across the Bob Marshall) and a bunch of other trips. These have become as much as a staple as my beloved windshirt and Apex hoody.
They're even nice for lounging around the fire at a 8000' lake before hitting the lake for cutthroat