Looking for a high loft mid layer

[MuleyFever]

Looking for a mid layer to wear between a merino base layer and a puffy that is warm, high loft, and lightweight. I have a SG Zenith fleece but it is heavier than I would like at 23oz. What other options are out there at a lighter weight?

 

[Bump79]

Sitka Ambient is the ticket IMHO

Kuiu Kenai, SG Cirque Lite might others to look at.

 

[MuleyFever]

Kuiu Kenai, SG Cirque Lite might others to look at.

These are puffy jackets that I am looking to layer under.

 

[Bump79]

These are puffy jackets that I am looking to layer under.

They are both designed as a mid layer though, especially the cirque lite and Ambient. Primarily the ambient 100 and 75.

 

[Bump79]

These are puffy jackets that I am looking to layer under.

From Stone Glacier on the Cirque Lite:
Highly breathable, synthetic, active insulation. Wear as a primary insulation layer in mild conditions or as a mid layer under other insulation or a shell in cold conditions.

 

[mb6355]

Ventus Active Hoodie - Men's

Ultralight Insulated Outdoor Hoodie: at just 7 oz, the Ventus Active Hoodie is half the weight of other comparable insulated hoodies! With active body-mapped breathability, stay the perfect temperature regardless of your activity levels. The Ventus packs down to the size of a softball & is great...

outdoorvitals.com

 

[MuleyFever]

From Stone Glacier on the Cirque Lite:
Highly breathable, synthetic, active insulation. Wear as a primary insulation layer in mild conditions or as a mid layer under other insulation or a shell in cold conditions.

Dude, I don't care what the site says. I am telling you, those are the very items I am looking to layer under.

 

[LongWayAround]

I recently bought a Patagonia capilene fleece hoody. Immediately, I love it. I'm not sure it's what you're looking for, but fills the same idea for me. Lightweight, breathable, warm for it's weight.

 

[MuleyFever]

Im looking for a high loft fleece around 18oz.

 

[LongWayAround]

I was eyeballing the rab nexus also, might be worth a look. It's heavier and probably warmer.

 

[NealS02]

By far my favorite piece of clothing is the Sitka Ambient. This year, in early November in WY, I hiked three hours with nothing on as a top except the Ambient and Jetstream vest to see how it would do without base layers. This was in single digit temperatures. I was truly amazed at the temperature regulation and also how it dries out super quick.

 

[MuleyFever]

I was eyeballing the rab nexus also, might be worth a look. It's heavier and probably warmer.

This is probably the closest to what I am after so far. I want the loft of the Zeinth but just a bit lighter.

 

[NealS02]

The Ambient hoody I meant.

 

[MuleyFever]

That Sitka Ambient may be the ticket.

 

[Bump79]

Dude, I don't care what the site says. I am telling you, those are the very items I am looking to layer under.

Alright buddy, you didn't say that. No way I could have known.

Here's another option. Just trying to be helpful

Men's Alpha Aura Jacket

Technical Features Active Insulation - Regulates Warmth Through a Wide Range of Physical Activities Breathable Lofted-Knit Fleece Fabric Water-resistant, Ripstop Hood and Shoulder Panels Hydrophobic, Fast Drying, Moisture Wicking Lightweight Construction Highly Compressible Design Details Built...

beyondclothing.com

 

[MuleyFever]

We are all here to help. Thank you for your suggestions.

 

[feanor]

Another one for the ambient. If you haven’t worn one, try it out. It’s incredibly light, incredibly breathable, and I believe, would fit the high loft criteria.

 

[Sako300]

Sitka Ambient 200! I ordered one a week ago, and have worn it all week. It’s an amazing piece of gear. I found mine in earth tone for $239.

 

[rbrage09]

Definitely a fan of the sitka ambient.

 

[bojangles808]

it sounds like this is an all season kit so id go 100 ambient full zip jacket. or summit grid hoodie from mtn hardware I rly like. they also have a 1/4 zip if you don't want a hood