Well call this advanced Backpacking.... today I moved 18" of snow for the second time as I knocked out the driveway both Saturday and then did it all again today... my muscles are fried. Each day I worked hours in a Dri-down jacket... and fleece beanie with a ski face mask. As I attempt to relax tonight watching some football and type some thoughts it lead me to wonder... a week or two ago I saw a sale at REI and there was a choice of similar jackets with or without a hood.
Here is the focus of the thought. If these jackets do not retain sweat; one can hike and sleep in what appears as dual purpose invested warmth in cold conditions. Huge change vs previous gear. And these jackets are all over the place on deep discounts. So you may realize that this Dri-down changes everything. You could get a 1 pound sleeping bag and a UL Dri-down Jacket with hood and effectively double the warmth on the trail by wearing the jacket to bed. So in my mind another 1 ounce hood built in would be a no brainer and you can still bring a fleece beanie.
So we have all put in our years here on the trail what would your thoughts be on this subject. would you include a hoodie?
Here is the focus of the thought. If these jackets do not retain sweat; one can hike and sleep in what appears as dual purpose invested warmth in cold conditions. Huge change vs previous gear. And these jackets are all over the place on deep discounts. So you may realize that this Dri-down changes everything. You could get a 1 pound sleeping bag and a UL Dri-down Jacket with hood and effectively double the warmth on the trail by wearing the jacket to bed. So in my mind another 1 ounce hood built in would be a no brainer and you can still bring a fleece beanie.
So we have all put in our years here on the trail what would your thoughts be on this subject. would you include a hoodie?
Be wise enough to walk away from the nonsense around you!