Around here, late season temps swing wildly. I carry a range of layers depending on the forecast (merino, fleece, ultralight puffy(s), soft shell, rain shell) and adjust up/down as needed. My pack-in before sunrise can be a couple miles. Once in the stand, I’m there until sundown.
Pro: variable “thermostat”
Con: heavy/bulky, require too much movement to change layers while in the stand. When the temps drop below 30, wind picks up and/or precipitation. Worse case scenario, I either bulk up too much (restricting movement) or run out of layers and freeze.
Goal: shed quantity of layers/weight/bulk, reduce movement—avoid digging into pack, swapping/adding/subtracting layers.
Does such a jacket exist? Considering the First Lite Solitude or Sanctuary, Sitka Stratus, Kifaru Lost Parka as a solution to eliminate most if not all other layers.
Thoughts?
Pro: variable “thermostat”
Con: heavy/bulky, require too much movement to change layers while in the stand. When the temps drop below 30, wind picks up and/or precipitation. Worse case scenario, I either bulk up too much (restricting movement) or run out of layers and freeze.
Goal: shed quantity of layers/weight/bulk, reduce movement—avoid digging into pack, swapping/adding/subtracting layers.
Does such a jacket exist? Considering the First Lite Solitude or Sanctuary, Sitka Stratus, Kifaru Lost Parka as a solution to eliminate most if not all other layers.
Thoughts?