Hooded vs non-hooded active insulation

[GunsAreFun]

try a vest with no hood over an hooded insulated ...

I don’t get vest with a backpack (and often Bino harness). My core isn’t cold. It’s my arms. Sometimes I just want warm sleeves lol.

 

[fngTony]

I don’t get vest with a backpack (and often Bino harness). My core isn’t cold. It’s my arms. Sometimes I just want warm sleeves lol.

Sun sleeves in the cycling world, maybe there’s a fleece version?

 

[GunsAreFun]

Sun sleeves in the cycling world, maybe there’s a fleece version?

I’ve looked into those. They do make warmer versions.

There’s another trick I’ve been working on by modifying another piece of clothing so it can be used both for static and dynamic activity. But I’m hush on that right now as I may make them for sale one day.

 

[rogerdoger]

I like a hood on most of my layers except my heavy puffy. Base layer hood does not bother me with any layer as it is fairly thin. Hood on light puffy is similar, this is usually a hooded puffy vest as I can layer and keep the bulk off my arms for layering. I do like to wear a gator or stocking cap while hiking, I get hot and have to deal with, usually loose it anyway. Hoods I can pop on and off in a second. If I have a heavy puffy that usually means I am not moving and have all other layers in.