Hey guys, long time lurker, first time poster. I really appreciate all the info I've gained here over the years and have a question for y'all.
I've been on a few high country mule deer bowhunts and my layering system has looked like:
- Kuiu 145 zipT
- Kuiu peloton 200 hoody
- Kuiu superdown hoody
- Arcteryx rain jacket
While this system has worked well for the most part, I've run into two issues:
- The peloton 200 is the heaviest item of clothing I'm bringing and while I've enjoyed using it, I feel like it's a little unnecessary due to the superdown hoody. It looks like I could save almost half a pound switching to the peloton 97.
- I'm liking the idea of a sun hoody to keep the sun off my ears and neck in the high country. In 2018 I tried using a merino neck gaiter. While it worked fine, I think I would be better served with a sun hoody of some type. I would try to wear the peloton 200 hoody for as long as I could put found it a little too warm.
I know the peloton 97 is a lightweight fleece, but do y'all believe this layer could serve dual purpose as both a mid weight layer and a sun hoody without getting too hot and also providing some warmth? I'm not looking to go on long hikes with this as a sun hoody, but for general use, hiking ridgelines, going on stalks, glassing, etc. Looking to hear from those that have used this piece. What temperature ranges have you found it most effective in? Also, if I'm going to use this as a sun hoodie, I'm also thinking about switching to the kuiu 125 merino short sleeve t.
As a side note, I've looked into the sitka core lightweight hoody and while it looks great, I'm looking at getting something to replace my peloton 200 and the sitka lightweight hoody seems like it's a little too thin and I'm trying to stick with kuiu for everything.
Thanks for all the help!
I've been on a few high country mule deer bowhunts and my layering system has looked like:
- Kuiu 145 zipT
- Kuiu peloton 200 hoody
- Kuiu superdown hoody
- Arcteryx rain jacket
While this system has worked well for the most part, I've run into two issues:
- The peloton 200 is the heaviest item of clothing I'm bringing and while I've enjoyed using it, I feel like it's a little unnecessary due to the superdown hoody. It looks like I could save almost half a pound switching to the peloton 97.
- I'm liking the idea of a sun hoody to keep the sun off my ears and neck in the high country. In 2018 I tried using a merino neck gaiter. While it worked fine, I think I would be better served with a sun hoody of some type. I would try to wear the peloton 200 hoody for as long as I could put found it a little too warm.
I know the peloton 97 is a lightweight fleece, but do y'all believe this layer could serve dual purpose as both a mid weight layer and a sun hoody without getting too hot and also providing some warmth? I'm not looking to go on long hikes with this as a sun hoody, but for general use, hiking ridgelines, going on stalks, glassing, etc. Looking to hear from those that have used this piece. What temperature ranges have you found it most effective in? Also, if I'm going to use this as a sun hoodie, I'm also thinking about switching to the kuiu 125 merino short sleeve t.
As a side note, I've looked into the sitka core lightweight hoody and while it looks great, I'm looking at getting something to replace my peloton 200 and the sitka lightweight hoody seems like it's a little too thin and I'm trying to stick with kuiu for everything.
Thanks for all the help!