Hey guys, I’ve been out of big game hunting for 5 years or so. I’ve done a fair bit of back packing in my early 20’s. Gear and clothing wasn’t really a focus as I was a poor college student. As I’m coming back now I’m looking to re do my layering system. Primary use will be back pack hunts.
I sweat heavily when hiking, so it’s a given that with any elevation gain that my shirt will be soaked and the top of my pants above my butt will also be soaked as well as my underwear.
I am evaluating going with either synthetic base and mid layers or merino/wool.
I understand that synthetic will dry fast, but wool will keep me warm when wet.
My current line of thinking is that I am leaning towards synthetic knowing that I will be getting wet and giving me the best chance of drying out.
I have my rain gear figured out and I have a Kuiu super down puffy. The rest of it needs to still be purchased.
I’m not tied to any particular brand.
thanks!
I sweat heavily when hiking, so it’s a given that with any elevation gain that my shirt will be soaked and the top of my pants above my butt will also be soaked as well as my underwear.
I am evaluating going with either synthetic base and mid layers or merino/wool.
I understand that synthetic will dry fast, but wool will keep me warm when wet.
My current line of thinking is that I am leaning towards synthetic knowing that I will be getting wet and giving me the best chance of drying out.
I have my rain gear figured out and I have a Kuiu super down puffy. The rest of it needs to still be purchased.
I’m not tied to any particular brand.
thanks!