No, but the more expensive stuff tends to last longer. But for the amount
of wear the scouts will get before they outgrow or loose the fleece, I would
stick to what ever you can find on sale.
200 weight is the most common and the best bet for a second layer vs weight.
100 weight isn't much different from the thickness of a cotton T-shirt. I
usually wear 100 weight when I'm cross country skiing. 300 weight is
overkill unless your winter camping in some really cold conditions, plus it
adds weight to your pack.
If you personally want to spend some big bucks, buy with that is wind proof.
I just bought a Mt Hardware and its makes a huge difference when the wind is
blowing. I have a quarter mile walk to work along a river and the wind is
almost always blowing. Caveat is that it doesn't help when your standing
around in cold weather because your still radiating heat.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-philmont@troop47.com [mailto:owner-philmont@troop47.com] On
Behalf Of Pete Swiggum
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 3:30 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
Subject: [Philmont]: Fleece (wearing layers)
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
----- Original Message -----
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
> 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).
> "Pete Swiggum"
> <peter.swiggum@sbc To: Multiple
recipients of list philmont
> global.net> <philmont@troop47.com>
> Sent by: cc:
> owner-philmont@tro Subject: [Philmont]:
Wearing layers
> op47.com
> 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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