Comments on: Gear Review: 100 weight fleece pullover

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 15:21:31 +0000

In reply to YVES Carriere. Too hard to tell as everyone is different in terms of metabolic rate, what you'll be doing (ski touring? Light hiking?), conditions, etc. I do know a similar set up kept Joan warm snowshoeing in single-digit temps (F) while moving.

By: YVES Carriere

YVES Carriere — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 12:58:17 +0000

In reply to LAZERDEATHKILL.

Hi,

I am thinking winter layering – midweight merino base layer – 100 wt pant – Shell pants – any idea of how warm this combination would be.

Thanks,
Y

By: josh m

josh m — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 14:42:33 +0000

check it! here’s the military surplus version of the patagonia r1 fleece pullover. grid pattern included… $29.99!

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/usmc-lightweight-polartec-fleece-half-zip-military-pullover-jacket?a=1687433

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 02:15:00 +0000

In reply to Cheri. Good deal. Getting out backpacking is the best way to see what gear works for you. Plus it is fun!

By: Cheri

Cheri — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 22:14:40 +0000

Thanks Paul, you’re making me think, and that’s a good thing! I’m not sure I know those answers myself. I will be hiking with some people new to me. We have a general plan but am not sure if it will be adhered to. Based on that, I will prepare for slow going with more camp time than I would for a thru hike. In any case, it will be good experience for the thru hike.

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 21:39:25 +0000

In reply to Cheri. I would..but I don't know your personal comfort level or hiking style. And I am not sure what the weather is like where you are going next week. :) When solo, I tend to move all day with little camp time. With my wife, less hiking and more camping. With friends? Somewhere in the middle. My gear reflects these differences often times.

By: Cheri

Cheri — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 21:18:52 +0000

Paul, my plan was to take a light weight merino and a mid weight zip merino. Should I leave the mid weight merino home and use the fleece in its place? I’m going out this weekend for an overnight on the Bartram trail so will get a chance to try out whatever you recommend. No, you won’t be held responsible for my safety. 🙂

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 20:56:14 +0000

In reply to Cheri. Take both the fleece and puffy from Springer to Trail Days Weekend (roughly May 18th). Mail the puffy pack. Pick it up again around Hanover or Glencliff.

By: Cheri

Cheri — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 14:23:02 +0000

I am planning for a Thru hike of the AT in 2017. I own a Ghost Whisperer down jacket. I also own a 100 weight fleece 1/4 zip. (Bought the Ghost Whisperer on a huge sale and the fleece for $17.00 from Lands End. I won’t feel its a bad investment if I leave one or the other home.) I am planning on leaving mid March, going North. Which do you recommend taking? I know I will need to be flexible with gear and use according to the seasons, maybe you recommend taking one piece for spring and fall and a different for summer?

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 23:52:10 +0000

In reply to Kevin. Fleece is generally for mid-layers. Polypro is generally for baselayers. Two different functions.