Warmer than fleece midlayer

[MillCreekMike]

first suggestion is to invest in a windshirt- by far the most used item of outdoor clothing I own- that's all four seasons

layered over just a light base layer can often get me into the mid 30's on the move, over a heavier base layer or fleece lower yet- it obviously deflects wind, but also does a good job with light precipitation AND is on the order of tenfold more breathable than any hardshell piece

if you need more insulation (on the move)- Patagonia's Nano Air light hoody is tough to beat

What wind shirt are you running? Does it also breath? Is it a crew neck or QZ? Im really interested in adding a wind shirt to my kit. I need to research this some more.

 

[mtwarden]

What wind shirt are you running? Does it also breath? Is it a crew neck or QZ? Im really interested in adding a wind shirt to my kit. I need to research this some more.

I run a couple of different ones, but during hunting season I'm using the Patagonia, made for the military- Houdini, often called the Level 4 windshirt. It's a little more durable than their civilian Houdinin version, but breathes well and resists moisture well too- color is pretty neutral, sage green.

It's a full zip with hood; I wouldn't but one w/o a hood- I use the hood constantly!

 

[Lowg08]

May I suggest an item. I too have the merino base and Klamath. If I am getting cold due to wind I find that the Sitka flash pullover is great. No added weight saves the warmth of merino and fleece and stops the wind that robs the heat

 

[MillCreekMike]

I run a couple of different ones, but during hunting season I'm using the Patagonia, made for the military- Houdini, often called the Level 4 windshirt. It's a little more durable than their civilian Houdinin version, but breathes well and resists moisture well too- color is pretty neutral, sage green.

It's a full zip with hood; I wouldn't but one w/o a hood- I use the hood constantly!

Thanks! I'll look into it.