Bearwhisky
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I agree that a layering system is the only option for backpacking or very active hunting. I have been utilizing my layering system for more stationary hunting (treestand, coyotes, waterfowl, etc) and find myself getting much colder than I feel like I should be. So this year I decided to try some more heavy outerwear versus multiple pieces. I have found that a comparable “all in one” heavy coat is much warmer than a layering system of similar specs. For instance a layering system consisting of a base layer, grid fleece, 100 gram primaloft synthetic puffy, then a softshell or hardshell over top versus a base layer, grid fleece, and a heavy coat with 100 grams of primaloft and a windproof/waterproof outer fabric built in. I find the latter option to be substantially warmer than the piece by piece system. I cant seem to make sense of why this is the case. The only thing I can think of is the puffy is being compressed under the outer shell, although nothing is tight and seems to be sized properly to negate this. Anyone else have a similar experience or have insight on why this might be the case for me?
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