[at-l] Vest vs. Jacket and Down vs. Synthetic

[thornel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (W F Thorneloe)]

You haven't mentioned the most important outer layer to your warmth - a
hat, balakava or similar gear. If you have a very good sleeping bag, you
can always hole up in a shelter until weather improves.

I'd not go out without a balakava with stocking or fleece cap. Thin
capilene top, two thin fleece/wool shirts, fleece vest and a jacket are a
good start, keeping something else in case you get wet. Pants aren't nearly
as important a source for heat loss, but a pair of rain pants can help
supplement camp clothing for warmth.

Have you spent some time outside in the cold with your current clothing
choices - especially an overnight test?

OrangeBug

At 06:29 AM 2/5/03 -0800, Alyssa Rayman-Read wrote:
>I am trying to decide which outer
>layers to buy:  down or synthetic vest or jacket plus
>rain/wind shell.  How many outet layers are enough?
>Can I get away with just the thermal top, vest, and
>shell or should I invest in a jacket?  Could I go with
>the vest if I also have a light fleece or another,
>heavier thermal to add a layer?