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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2018 8:33:56 GMT -8
BTW, Campmor is often a pretty good source of quality stuff at lower costs. I've been pretty happy even with their house-brand stuff (especially the pants and things for kids--it really helped in the growing years!). Agreed; I have a Campmor brand rain poncho that I really like. |
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Post by ainm on Apr 7, 2018 12:33:03 GMT -8
Thanks to all for the replies.
I think I will try a merino base layer.
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Post by swmtnbackpacker on Apr 9, 2018 12:31:21 GMT -8
Here's another take on the baselayer style stuff.. www.outsideonline.com/2295466/your-guide-layering-springOf course there's the button down polyester and/or nylon style that wicks but can be loosened. In the dry west another way around this is carry a polyester baselayer that's easily accessed, but usually wear a cotton/polycotton tee in the sun. |
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Post by hikerjer on Apr 9, 2018 17:23:35 GMT -8
Personally, I like synthetics for most backcountry adventures. While Merino wool is great stuff, I find that it takes so much longer to dry once it's wet that it's not worth it. If I"m out just for the day, I prefer wool but otherwise it's synthetics. I do have a Smartwool long sleeve Merino base layer that I use under my cycling jersey in cool weather and it's perfect.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2018 5:21:02 GMT -8
This will be anathema to some, but for shorter trips in desert terrain, I just wear old cotton dress shirts that aren't fit to wear anywhere else any more (as in my avatar).
They're usually a little threadbare so breath somewhat, and holding in a little moisture can be beneficial in desert mountains.
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Post by rebeccad on Apr 10, 2018 8:41:01 GMT -8
This will be anathema to some, but for shorter trips in desert terrain, I just wear old cotton dress shirts that aren't fit to wear anywhere else any more (as in my avatar). In the desert, this is a completely reasonable approach. I do like my high-tech shirts (mostly for faster drying when I rinse them out), but they are essentially the same thing, and when it's really hot, all cotton is nice. |
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Post by tigger on Apr 10, 2018 10:27:18 GMT -8
Even in summer, I'm not a fan of cotton. It sticks to my skin and dries very slowly. I hike in synthetics and use merino wool for my evening wear.
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Post by tomas on Apr 11, 2018 5:14:38 GMT -8
This will be anathema to some, but for shorter trips in desert terrain, I just wear old cotton dress shirts that aren't fit to wear anywhere else any more (as in my avatar). They're usually a little threadbare so breath somewhat, and holding in a little moisture can be beneficial in desert mountains. Do they provide any sun protection? Many years ago I tried using an old cotton dress shirt on the beach and got sunburned. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2018 5:40:47 GMT -8
This will be anathema to some, but for shorter trips in desert terrain, I just wear old cotton dress shirts that aren't fit to wear anywhere else any more (as in my avatar). They're usually a little threadbare so breath somewhat, and holding in a little moisture can be beneficial in desert mountains. Do they provide any sun protection? Many years ago I tried using an old cotton dress shirt on the beach and got sunburned. I believe so; I haven't been burned yet using them at Big Bend or the Guadalupe Mountains. It's important to not use them if they're too threadbare. |
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Post by tigger on Apr 11, 2018 8:16:06 GMT -8
I believe so; I haven't been burned yet using them at Big Bend or the Guadalupe Mountains. It's important to not use them if they're too threadbare. I've recently (last few years) been seeing SPF ratings on some cotton shirts. You'd think it would be obvious but apparently it's not. |
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Post by cweston on Apr 11, 2018 10:47:21 GMT -8
Personally, I like synthetics for most backcountry adventures. While Merino wool is great stuff, I find that it takes so much longer to dry once it's wet that it's not worth it. If I"m out just for the day, I prefer wool but otherwise it's synthetics. I do have a Smartwool long sleeve Merino base layer that I use under my cycling jersey in cool weather and it's perfect. I'm about the same--I wear my merino base layers on the short dayhikes I take almost every day in cooler weather around home. When BPing, I almost always wear a synthetic tech T-shirt. I wear a merino top in camp and to sleep in. I sweat like mad on the trail and it'd take too long to get the merino tops dry. If I need a little bit of additional warmth when hiking, I go for a very light nylon wind shirt. |
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Post by Coolkat on Sept 14, 2022 4:34:32 GMT -8
Here is a piece of clothing I recently picked up as a lightweight midlayer: Microchill Hoody. It has a lot of warmth for the weight, and is relatively inexpensive. I'd be interested if you or anyone else has recommended replacement for this? This one is no longer available and the new one doesn't have a hood. |
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Post by trinity on Sept 14, 2022 5:35:21 GMT -8
I'd be interested if you or anyone else has recommended replacement for this? This one is no longer available and the new one doesn't have a hood. I have been filled with regret that I didn't buy a few extras while they were still available, I don't know of anything comparable, though I'm sure there's something out there. However, I can very highly recommend the Kuiu Peleton 97, which is actually the mid-layer that I most frequently carry these days. It is extremely lightweight, and provides decent warmth. Only drawbacks (for me) are that it doesn't have hand warmer pockets, and the quarter-zip means it is less ventable than the Microchill. The Peleton does have thumbloops, which is nice. It has become one of my very favorite articles of clothing. |
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Post by swmtnbackpacker on Sept 14, 2022 8:43:16 GMT -8
I'd be interested if you or anyone else has recommended replacement for this? This one is no longer available and the new one doesn't have a hood. I have been filled with regret that I didn't buy a few extras while they were still available, I don't know of anything comparable, though I'm sure there's something out there. However, I can very highly recommend the Kuiu Peleton 97, which is actually the mid-layer that I most frequently carry these days. It is extremely lightweight, and provides decent warmth. Only drawbacks (for me) are that it doesn't have hand warmer pockets, and the quarter-zip means it is less ventable than the Microchill. Polyester fleecy type garments have been getting ever lighter as backpackers don’t need that much usually while on the move, .. though insulative and toughness have suffered a bit. After a review from a CDT thru hiker, I’ve got a Mountain Hardware Airmesh top that weighs less than 6 oz with hood and I’ll wear to coffee too (though limiting its “city” exposure as it will catch and rip easily on “sharps”. Slightly lighter still is actual alpha-direct fleecy insulation that’ll definitely require a shell for most use (made by Senchi, Timmermade, etc..) The claim is these can approach, in summer camp, some of the UL down jackets, etc.. Not sure about that but it’d be nice if it were so. |
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