Mid Layer

[tommymo]

I am building my kit for my first archery Elk trip out in SE Idaho and was trying to figure out what mid layer I should go with. Next to skin is going to be a Lano and I have been contemplating either the Chama or the Halstead. Thinking that the Halstead might have some additional win shearing capabilities but the Chama may have some more insulation.

Thanks

 

[toadmeister]

The Chama is not much of an insulation layer. It's thicker than the Llano but still fairly light and breathes great. The Halstead makes for a warmer mid-layer with its heavier fleece and grid mapping inside to trap air.

Get both

 

[Jordan Budd]

The Chama is not much of an insulation layer. It's thicker than the Llano but still fairly light and breathes great. The Halstead makes for a warmer mid-layer with its heavier fleece and grid mapping inside to trap air.

Get both

This! I like having both. If it were just one though I'd have to go with the halstead. Pretty religious about keeping fleece in my lineup.


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[Hunter Sargent]

Uncompahgre

 

[sneaky]

All the elk have been killed off in SE Idaho, contrary to what EHJ says. Save your gas money and buy all of the First Lite stuff and stop off in Colorado, they have PLENTY of elk

 

[justinspicher]

Lies, no elk in Colorado. They went to Montana.

However, as an owner and user of lots of First Lite items, if I had to choose between a chama and a Halstead, I'd go Halstead.

The Halstead is better against the wind and works well to trap the warm air, at least for me.

 

[MikeHoncho]

I've become rather fond on the first lite base layers, but have gone cheap and opted for the $20, Costco v-neck sweaters in green for my mid-layer. I always keep ultra-light rain gear in my pack if it gets windy.

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[MikeHoncho]

Oh yeah, there are no elk any where... last I heard.

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[5MilesBack]

I found all the heavier weight merino to be of little use to me. It's heavy, it's constrictive, and doesn't insulate well compared to just simple cheap fleece from my experience.

 

[elkyinzer]

My favorite elk setup is llano t-shirt + chama hoody. If it's warm or I'm really climbing I'll just be in the t-shirt. After trying both I've found I just like the comfort and heat shedding ability of a t-shirt compared to a quarter zip with sleeves. Then I'll throw on the chama hoody just to take a chill off or if I'm moving a little slower, and I really try to keep that dry from sweat. As others said, it's really not noticeably much more heavy than the llano fabric. Then I toss on a puffy if I am stopped. I have a warm thermostat but that's an archery setup that's worked for me from mornings in the 20's up through highs in the 80's. I suppose if rifle hunting and it's a little colder, I'd wear warmer baselayers and think about incorporating fleece as a midlayer. I really do like my fleeces for hunting around home and everyday use but I haven't incorporated into my elk setup yet, just not enough use to be worth the weight.

 

[bean outdoors]

I am building my kit for my first archery Elk trip out in SE Idaho and was trying to figure out what mid layer I should go with. Next to skin is going to be a Lano and I have been contemplating either the Chama or the Halstead. Thinking that the Halstead might have some additional win shearing capabilities but the Chama may have some more insulation.

Thanks

the chama would make a great choice if you want to add another merino layer...if you want a warmth trapping mid layer the halstead would be a better fit...if you have more questions give us a holler

 

[Stickinit]

First Lite's new Sawtooth jacket may be another contender.