Sorry, need to give you some background before the questions. First, I HATE to be cold. Second, I am going on several hunts this fall that require some element of backpack hunting (sheep, moose and goat to start). Temps could range from 15 degrees to 55 degrees F during the day. I had originally thought about this as my top layering system: Kuiu 145 merino, SG Helio hoodie, SG Cirque Lite, SG Grunman puffy and Kuiu Axis Hybrid. Lets leave rain gear out of this equation. That combination weighs 73.6 ounces.
I have a hunting clothing addiction - could be worse addictions. Thus, I have the following in the closet from which to pick: Kuiu Merino 145 and 200, SG Avro t-shirt and hoodie, SG Helio, SG Cirque and Cirque lite, Arcteryx Atom Hoody, SG Grunman and Kuiu Axis Hybrid Jacket.
My gear is going from hunt to hunt so what I start out with the last few days of August will be what I ned up with on the 10th of November.
Rather than use the combo listed at the top, I am thinking of a base (either one of the merinos) then either the AVRO or Helio Hoody, next either the Arceteryx Atom or Cirque Lite then packing two Grunmans. I have a large and an XXL at home and tried them on this morning. They fit like a glove together. Taking two down puffys gives me more warmth at less weight. I leave the Axis Hybrid at camp or home. My outer shell would be a Arcteryx Beta AR jacket.
Questions: Have you packed two puffys and liked or disliked? Do you see any downside? Out of the clothing options listed above what would you go with based on your actual experience in the field?
If I were to go today, I would likely go with Avro t-shirt (5.7oz), SG Helio (14.5 oz), Aceteryx Atom (12.5) and two Grunman puffy jackets large and XXL (combined 23.6 oz). Total weight 56.3 ounces. 17.3 ounces lighter than my original plan and more comfortable when I tried it all on this morning.
I have a hunting clothing addiction - could be worse addictions. Thus, I have the following in the closet from which to pick: Kuiu Merino 145 and 200, SG Avro t-shirt and hoodie, SG Helio, SG Cirque and Cirque lite, Arcteryx Atom Hoody, SG Grunman and Kuiu Axis Hybrid Jacket.
My gear is going from hunt to hunt so what I start out with the last few days of August will be what I ned up with on the 10th of November.
Rather than use the combo listed at the top, I am thinking of a base (either one of the merinos) then either the AVRO or Helio Hoody, next either the Arceteryx Atom or Cirque Lite then packing two Grunmans. I have a large and an XXL at home and tried them on this morning. They fit like a glove together. Taking two down puffys gives me more warmth at less weight. I leave the Axis Hybrid at camp or home. My outer shell would be a Arcteryx Beta AR jacket.
Questions: Have you packed two puffys and liked or disliked? Do you see any downside? Out of the clothing options listed above what would you go with based on your actual experience in the field?
If I were to go today, I would likely go with Avro t-shirt (5.7oz), SG Helio (14.5 oz), Aceteryx Atom (12.5) and two Grunman puffy jackets large and XXL (combined 23.6 oz). Total weight 56.3 ounces. 17.3 ounces lighter than my original plan and more comfortable when I tried it all on this morning.