Thread: Starting out

man,you been drinking the manufactures coolaid far too much....
layers are great BUT its not the be all and end all.
I get hot quickly so of all the many fleece tops I own,you know which one is the best for me???? cheap warehouse backcountry one my mate picked up out of rubbish heap...its lightweight fleece...same with fleece tee shirts...MOST of them are far too hot.
mid layer jacket...hmmmmm now there is a contridiction in terms if ever Ive seen one...
a vest maybe...but another jacket??? yeah nah...unless its a super cheap super lightweight nylon one that screws up and fits in a pocket..will keep off all but pouring rain and kills wind dead...absolutely zero insulation....
big heavy coats are great close to vechile or hut...not so flash to carry all day and overkill if sun comes out...I own a few of them and they seldom get worn unless duckshooting or sitting in boat fishing,start walking and I cook.
overtrousers just dont work for me at all.....if its persisting down shorts work...Ive got heavy canvas chaps that work ok and still allow leg movement and ventilation in vital areas LOL.
if its wet AND cold.... or cold morning with wet long grass....put your fleece trousers on OVER your gaiters,that way the water runs down the fleece and over gaiters and boots...if you put trousers inside gaiters the water fills your boots.... simple when you stop and think about it but it took me years to work that one out.
the five piece fleece packs are sold all over the show and for the most part are pretty good value for money...