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.

 

[IW17]

I'm in the camp of all jackets should have the option of removing the hood. I'll generally wear a hoodie as my mid layer, so the hood on it plus a beanie is sufficient for 99% of the temps I'll be in. Most of the time my jacket is my outer layer and the hood will only be in the way or catching on things. In the event that the weather conditions call for the added layer for my head I can attach it if I feel like I need it. This has kept me from purchasing quite a few jackets over the years.

 

[EdP]

I'm in the camp of all jackets should have the option of removing the hood.

This is the answer. A hood adds so much more warmth than a hat that I want one on mid and outer layers because I don't always wear both at the same time. But then sometimes I do, and then, like the OP said, they are a mess and in the way. Listen up manufacturers. Don't do like Kuiu and make a Kenai with and without, make one version with a removable hood. One step further, a vest with zip off sleeves and hood, would be a gem.

 

[Macintosh]

To be fair, removable hoods add complexity, cost, bulk and weight, and reduce durability. Tons of removable hoods also just suck as hoods. Im in the “reduce hoods and just make a version without” camp.

 

[woods89]

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.

This!

Make me a windshirt with polartech alpha in the sleeves and hood, nowhere else!

 

[Marbles]

I rarely use mid layer hoods, but like having them. A mid layer hood moves with my head better and doesn't block sound as much as a puffy or rain coat hood.

It really depends on conditions. As it gets colder, having a fleece hood to pull over my neck gator and beany is great when really active and allows one more adjustment.

For high level output, the Patagonia R1 is the best mid layer I have tried. If moving, paired with a wind jacket, it works from 5 to 40 degrees well.

I have two R1s (regular R1 and R1 Air) without hoods, and I grab the hooded R1 more often than both of the unhooded.

Preference is a huge part, both hooded and hoodless work.

 

[Macintosh]

Preference is a huge part, both hooded and hoodless work

Sir. This is not the thread for rational discourse. This is the thread to claim your own preference is objectively superior, and convince the non-believers they are incorrect.

One hood is functional. Two hoods is acceptable in some cases and may provide function in specific situations. Three hoods is at least one too many and is morally and spiritually wrong, and those who follow this devil’s way must be destroyed.