Re: [Philmont]: Wearing layers

Exactamundo... Your non-cotton shirts next to skin, fleece next, rain jacket next. That is a very good combination.

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> Philmonters....
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> What have been your best experiences with clothing items to wear in layers?
> Obviously, quick-dry t-shirts are the norm for a backpacker's base layer.
> What about 2nd and 3rd layers?
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> There's been mention of fleece.  Sometimes fleece pull-overs can be quite
> effective, but they don't exactly stop the wind.  Wear a rain jacket over
> the top for that purpose?
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> I guess the main question I have is not about the need to dress in layers as
> much as what items make for the best layering when bulk in the backpack is
> an issue as well.  What say you?
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> Pete Swiggum
> Troop 1173
> Green Bay, WI
> Peter.Swiggum@sbcglobal.net
> 2005 Philmont Trek 724-M2
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