MuleDeerMike
WKR
- Joined
- Jan 26, 2017
- Location
- WA State
I'm in the market for a new mid layer. I currently layer with a lightweight merino piece, followed by the firstlite chama hoody, then a puffy or rain jacket. Early season is usually just the merino base then the chama over that. I have durability concerns about the chama hoody and want to replace this piece with a fleece/synthetic type layer. I've been looking at the new Firstlite Klamath hoody and the Sitka Heavyweight hoody and I'm leaning toward the Sitka due to their fantastic warrany/customer service. Are these two pieces basically the same thing? Do they serve similar purposes? What is the warmth to weight ratio like for them? Is one more durable then the other? Do they cut the wind pretty good? What's the breathability like when actively moving/hiking? I usually run a little on the colder side. Any information or opinions would be appreciated.