RE: [Philmont]: Fleece (wearing layers)

I took a pair of soft deer leather gloves. They were enough to keep my
hands warm the one night I needed them in August. And they double up as
work gloves for the Conservation Project.

My fleece jacket was probably the bulkiest item in my pack.

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>>Our crew t-shirts were coomax. Fleece was next and then rain
>>gear. Light gloves and a light fleece hat are also suggested.
>>Some also took wool shirts. I have to say that the extra
>>wool shirts came in handy a couple of time at the higher altitudes.
>>
>>Finally, in place of fleece, Marmot makes a nice jacket that
>>sounds something like climate. It's spendier than most
>>fleece, but it's a great second layer in place of fleece and
>>less bulky.
>>
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>>Russ Garrett
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>>From: Pete Swiggum <peter.swiggum@sbcglobal.net>
>>To: Multiple recipients of list philmont <philmont@troop47.com>
>>Sent: Mon Apr 25 12:30:10 2005
>>Subject: [Philmont]: Fleece (wearing layers)
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>>Regarding fleece,
>>
>>Sounds like our crew is on the right track with the types of
>>clothing to layer. However, there are several different
>>weights of fleece. Any particular fleece jacket work better
>>than others? Brand?
>>
>>Pete Swiggum
>>Troop 1173
>>Green Bay, WI
>>Peter.Swiggum@sbcglobal.net
>>2005 Philmont Trek 724-M2
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>>From: <Michael_J_Conkey@nbc.gov>
>>To: "Multiple recipients of list philmont" <philmont@troop47.com>
>>Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 11:13 AM
>>Subject: Re: [Philmont]: Wearing layers
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>>> Pete-our crews brought coolmax tee shirts. Our next layer
>>was polar
>>> fleece. Our last layer was raingear. No one professed to
>>being cold,
>>even
>>> during a 72 hour period where it never stopped drizzling.
>>Even when
>>> we were camping at the top of Mt Phillips after a rainy
>>day.... But
>>> then, we were Colorado boys and girls and are a bit more
>>used to the
>>> chilliness
>>than
>>> some of those warmer climate crews.... I don't think anyone had a
>>sleeping
>>> bag rated lower than 30 degrees, and, again, no one complained of
>>> being cold at night (even at Mt. Phillips camp). YIS.
>>Mike ('76, '02
>>> & '04).
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>>> "Pete Swiggum"
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>>> Philmonters....
>>>
>>> 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?
>>>
>>> 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?
>>>
>>> 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?
>>>
>>> Pete Swiggum
>>> Troop 1173
>>> Green Bay, WI
>>> Peter.Swiggum@sbcglobal.net
>>> 2005 Philmont Trek 724-M2
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