Lets talk layers and hoods

[snowplow]

I run a chama hoody, peloton 240 hoody, hooded puffy, hooded rain gear. There are hoods everywhere and its kinda ridiculous.

It seems most run marino base, marino or fleece mid, puffy or soft shell and raincoat.

What are your thoughts on the hoods on your various layers?

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[topher89]

I try to limit hoods to as few items as possible. My typical system is a lightweight non-hooded merino long sleeve or a short sleeve, a Chama hoody, an R1 fleece with no hood and then a hooded puffy.

The chama hoody easily pulls out of the R1 if I need it, or I can stuff it in. Its not a very bulky hood so it doesn't take that much space.

 

[snowplow]

I like wearing my chama hood a lot too.

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[toadmeister]

I don't have hair, so a hood and good hat in combination are a must when it gets cold.

I also sport the Chama hoody, I like the soft wool.

 

[Trial153]

I like two hoods so as I shed layers I always one.
My first hoody is either the core light weight, heavy weight, apex or fanatic.
The next is always my outer layer soft of hardshell. .

 

[snowplow]

Do many of you guys run a hood on your fleece layer?

How about puffy or active insulation like the kuiu kenai or kelvin active?

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[ianpadron]

Do many of you guys run a hood on your fleece layer?

How about puffy or active insulation like the kuiu kenai or kelvin active?

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I like the hood on the Kenai. Makes a big difference in the wind

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[snowplow]

Is the kenai a good windblocker?

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[ianpadron]

No, but the hood will protect you.

I run the Peloton 240 underneath and then the system is pretty windproof.

Is the kenai a good windblocker?

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[snowplow]

Yep that sounds good. I didnt think it was a windblocker but you got me wondering. I run the 240 also and l figured it would take care of the wind. Thanks for the info.

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[Gatorgrizz27]

No, but the hood will protect you.

I run the Peloton 240 underneath and then the system is pretty windproof.

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I do something similar with a light North Face fleece that blocks wind well. My take is if it’s windy you’re likely to be wearing a light jacket even if it’s not that cold. The fleece serves that purpose and you can then add the Kenai in camp in the am/pm, or when sitting or glassing. It’s also great just over your base layer when it’s not windy but you’re doing the same, and it does breathe well enough for moderate climbing when it’s cold without sweating. If it’s really howling and cold your rain jacket will add more warmth and protection.

Honestly if it’s above freezing, I’m hiking, and it’s not raining, I’m usually only wearing a base layer.