Skip the base layer for late season hunts?

[Howard94]

I’m thinking of leaving my base layer top at home for late season hunts and just using my grid fleece as next to skin. The base layer gets so bunched up and it drives me crazy and I don’t think it is providing much value to me.

Thoughts?

 

[fngTony]

what are you using for a base layer and mid layer? First I would consider if you have the right pieces for you and then the right sizing.

 

[Howard94]

what are you using for a base layer and mid layer? First I would consider if you have the right pieces for you and then the right sizing.

FL Wick long sleeve XL
FL Klamath Hoodie XL

I also have the GoHunt atmosphere and had less of a problem with the bunching wearing that, but it still happened. It’s like the base layer twists clockwise on my arms. Can’t stand to wear the grid fleece with the base layer but without the base layer I am extremely comfortable.

 

[fngTony]

FL Wick long sleeve XL
FL Klamath Hoodie XL

I also have the GoHunt atmosphere and had less of a problem with the bunching wearing that, but it still happened. It’s like the base layer twists clockwise on my arms. Can’t stand to wear the grid fleece with the base layer but without the base layer I am extremely comfortable.

Any difference with a different base layer? I’ve had some that twisted and rode up. Too much friction between the layers because of material types or the mid layer was too small allowing it to grab the base.

 

[EdP]

Maybe try wearing something over your base layer that doesn't stick to it.

 

[Howard94]

Any difference with a different base layer? I’ve had some that twisted and rode up. Too much friction between the layers because of material types or the mid layer was too small allowing it to grab the base.

I have the kings xkg base layer and had a similar issue but I need to size down in the kings. Maybe there is too much friction between wool and polyester?

 

[Howard94]

Maybe try wearing something over your base layer that doesn't stick to it.

What do you suggest?

 

[fngTony]

I have the kings xkg base layer and had a similar issue but I need to size down in the kings. Maybe there is too much friction between wool and polyester?

Could be. Use a process of elimination. Try your base with different mids and try your mid with different base. Doesn’t have to be during a hunting season just put them on and go do something that involves a lot of movement.

 

[il_cop]

I ditched the klamath...wasn't happy with the warmth to weight ratio and wind performance. In doing so I also switched to "non-sticky" active midlayers.

For me, base layer is crucial. 99.9% of the time it's a fl wick hoody for me.

I moved to the ov ventus active hoody which carries me from archery through rifle. If it's really cold (highs in teens or less) I use the the vario jacket as my midlayer.

Throw an oversized down parka on when I'm glassing and I'm more than toasty.

I've been incredibly happy and impressed with those two pieces.

Fwiw

 

[EdP]

What do you suggest?

Try your different midlayers. I generally wear a button up long sleeve shirt as my first midlayer over the base. Sometimes it is a poly fleece and sometimes wool. The poly fleece sticks really bad to my marino base. All I know to do is try different combos to see if you can find one that works. It could be the materials stick to each other or it could be fabric. The static cling between my poly fleece and merino is crazy.

 

[Poser]

I've been wearing the SG Helio for late season lately. Its advertised as a midlayer and is grid fleece, but I've only worn it as a baselayer with no complaints. I would say the downside to many gridfleece designs is that they are cut a bit boxy to be worn as a midlayer and you may experience that same "bunching up". The Helio actually fit me like a baselayer anyway.

 

[mtnbound]

I’m thinking of leaving my base layer top at home for late season hunts and just using my grid fleece as next to skin. The base layer gets so bunched up and it drives me crazy and I don’t think it is providing much value to me.

Thoughts?

A base layer is of course needed as the tool to move sweat off your body and it can provide some minor insulation value. My question to you is “Are you moving enough to generate enough body heat to sweat?”