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<blockquote data-quote="Litehiker" data-source="post: 1321706" data-attributes="member: 54178"><p>More or less what Andy said. But here are my personal specifics:</p><p></p><p>I bring layers for the worst and best weather I can reasonably expect.</p><p>OUTER LAYER-> I always bring either a large camo Gore-Tex hunting parka or a lighter eVent backpacking parka. In other words a breathable "waterproof" shell for wind, snow and rain. And I always bring GTX or eVent pants for the worst weather. I wear nylon 5.11 brand cargo pants over long johns or for colder weather Duluth Trading fleece lined nylon "Dry-On-The-Fly" cargo pants. Best cold weather pants I've ever used.</p><p>**BTW, Gore-Tex shells are for cold wind as much as rain/wet snow.</p><p></p><p>BASE LAYER-> polyester mid-weight or polar weight tops and bottoms. Top W/ zip T neck.</p><p></p><p>MID LAYER-> synthetic or wool sweater, synthetic fiber filled jacket (or down jacket if hiking far to make camp). Down vest if very cold weather is expected. Fleece is too heavy for backpacking. </p><p>**A down vest is very versatile. You can wear it over a shirt or in cold weather wear it over or under your insulating layer and shell <em>if</em> the shell is large enough.</p><p></p><p>GLOVES & HEADGEAR-> GTX gloves W/ two pair of removable medium and thick fleece liners & thin knit poly liners. Fleece baseball cap W/ear flaps.<em> Thin poly fleece</em> <em>balaclava</em> for sleeping & severe weather. (This light balaclava is an essential piece of fall/winter gear.) If I need mitten shells it is only for over glove liners for safety reasons for very cold weather. I take them as a "safety item".</p><p></p><p>A great book for winter travel is "Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book". Most of it is on clothing and camping.</p><p></p><p>Another book that can give you a heads up on how to handle winter conditions (and emergencies) is the national Ski Patrol's "Mountain Travel and Rescue". As a Patroller I took the NSP's course of the same name. It is a great way to practice your winter travel skills.</p><p></p><p>P.S. ssssnake, that Patagucci Fitzroy parka is absolutely the warmest for the weight parka made. LL Bean's similar parka is great for the money but not quite as warm as the Fitzroy.</p><p>See my post on neoprene VBL sox & footwear</p><p></p><p>Eric B.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Litehiker, post: 1321706, member: 54178"] More or less what Andy said. But here are my personal specifics: I bring layers for the worst and best weather I can reasonably expect. OUTER LAYER-> I always bring either a large camo Gore-Tex hunting parka or a lighter eVent backpacking parka. In other words a breathable "waterproof" shell for wind, snow and rain. And I always bring GTX or eVent pants for the worst weather. I wear nylon 5.11 brand cargo pants over long johns or for colder weather Duluth Trading fleece lined nylon "Dry-On-The-Fly" cargo pants. Best cold weather pants I've ever used. **BTW, Gore-Tex shells are for cold wind as much as rain/wet snow. BASE LAYER-> polyester mid-weight or polar weight tops and bottoms. Top W/ zip T neck. MID LAYER-> synthetic or wool sweater, synthetic fiber filled jacket (or down jacket if hiking far to make camp). Down vest if very cold weather is expected. Fleece is too heavy for backpacking. **A down vest is very versatile. You can wear it over a shirt or in cold weather wear it over or under your insulating layer and shell [I]if[/I] the shell is large enough. GLOVES & HEADGEAR-> GTX gloves W/ two pair of removable medium and thick fleece liners & thin knit poly liners. Fleece baseball cap W/ear flaps.[I] Thin poly fleece[/I] [I]balaclava[/I] for sleeping & severe weather. (This light balaclava is an essential piece of fall/winter gear.) If I need mitten shells it is only for over glove liners for safety reasons for very cold weather. I take them as a "safety item". A great book for winter travel is "Allen & Mike's Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book". Most of it is on clothing and camping. Another book that can give you a heads up on how to handle winter conditions (and emergencies) is the national Ski Patrol's "Mountain Travel and Rescue". As a Patroller I took the NSP's course of the same name. It is a great way to practice your winter travel skills. P.S. ssssnake, that Patagucci Fitzroy parka is absolutely the warmest for the weight parka made. LL Bean's similar parka is great for the money but not quite as warm as the Fitzroy. See my post on neoprene VBL sox & footwear Eric B. [/QUOTE]
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