Kuiu Jackets
.Kenai Ultra (new version), Large, Valo new with tags. $215 SOLD
.Kutana Stormshell, Large, Gunmetal, like new. $275
.Axis, Large, Ash, like new $220 SOLD
.260 Strongfleece hoody, XL, black, good condition. $110 SOLD
Chugach TR jacket and Kutana Pants. Chugach is great as a jacket, i like having the additional durability of the Kutana pants though.
Hiking over that muskegg for a period of time with a pack is a pain and you will sweat your butt off in rubbers.
Big fan of the Chugach gear. Your size go XL for layering.
I share you sentiments on Gore. I have, not 1, not 2, but 3 people i know who have had Sitka rain gear fail on them in steady light rain situations where wet-out should not have been a problem.
Peloton 97 over a thin merino T is the way to go. The 97 is like an extension of a base layer that can be removed while still having the benefits of the wool base layer under it but the advantage of the synthetic fleece drying. Like was already stated, I am not a fan of heavy weight merino...