Layering for Wyoming in October

[WillyR089]

Got the elk tag for gun season today! Plan to be there the first week of October. I have a FL merino base shirt, Chama hoody, then a cheap puffy, kuiu rain jacket. Legs I have FL long Johns and Rei pants. Last I trekked out that time of year I got whooped by the wind while glassing. Also my Chama has a ton of holes in. How would y’all change my layering? Add or replace.

 

[jwelch1103]

The wind is very likey going to howl but you know that. I'd have breathable windproof outer wear like a coat/parka and bibs myself and multiple sets of merino underwear and wool socks. Wool sweater and/or a shirt too. I love wool!

 

[manitou1]

I hunt WY the first 2-3 weeks of October every year. Most days end up fairly warm, but some can be really cold. I use mid weight merino, a light polarfleece grid mid layer and a light jacket, which is usually shed by late morning and placed in my pack. For the cold days and early mornings, I carry a puffy for insulation and light rain jacket for a wind barrier. Works great. Simple system, light, and adaptable.
I have days where it is in the 70s. I have had a few that were 25 degrees with 65 mph winds too!

 

[4rcgoat]

Get yourself some wind blocking clothing, and just be prepared for just about anything!!

 

[Wags]

I hunt WY the first 2-3 weeks of October every year. Most days end up fairly warm, but some can be really cold. I use mid weight merino, a light polarfleece grid mid layer and a light jacket, which is usually shed by late morning and placed in my pack. For the cold days and early mornings, I carry a puffy for insulation and light rain jacket for a wind barrier. Works great. Simple system, light, and adaptable.
I have days where it is in the 70s. I have had a few that were 25 degrees with 65 mph winds too!

What he said....

Last year was a good example of that. The first few days were lows in the 30s to highs in the low 70s. Then overnight a cold front blew in, dropped the temps and brought severe winds with a good layer of snow about. Then a few days later it was in the 60s again.....

Wind is the one thing you can always rely on in Wyoming so have a system that accounts for that regardless of the temps. Even a 45 degree morning can be cold looking into a 25mph wind.

You may consider adding a vest to the system. I've never been a vest guy until last year.... I was really missing out these years not wearing one. It really increased my body temp and allowed for me to wear less bulk while remaining warm.