by geagleiam » Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:41 am
by radson » Tue Nov 13, 2012 12:43 pm
by geagleiam » Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:43 pm
by TimB » Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:05 pm
by Tonka » Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:25 pm
by dskoon » Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:43 pm
TimB wrote:Geagleiam,
I like the Patagonia "Regulator" series of fleece for a midlayer. Depending on temperature, I go with an R1, R2, or for subzero(as in Fahrenheit) an R3.
by John Duffield » Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:48 pm
by dskoon » Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:56 pm
John Duffield wrote:I like my Patagucci Puffball under a hardshell parka. The incredible amounts of abuse I've taken with this combo, is amazing.
In fact, the puffie is a fabulous travel companion since it's useful under a number of scenarios.
by TimB » Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:34 pm
dskoon wrote:TimB wrote:Geagleiam,
I like the Patagonia "Regulator" series of fleece for a midlayer. Depending on temperature, I go with an R1, R2, or for subzero(as in Fahrenheit) an R3.
I have to say, I just tried my new R2 jacket yesterday on a chilly but very humid hike, w/ rain coming down half the time. I was initially overheating,
so took off the R2 and then was only wearing a Cap3 baselayer and a Marmot Driclime windjacket. Ok at first, and this is kind of my standard layer
for such drippy outings, though the Cap3 was probably a bit much for the conditions yesterday.
Anyway, though I was better off initially w/out the R2, I soon was overheating again. . . So, decided to try just the R2 over the Cap, w/out the windjacket,
and, I have to say, I was very impressed with the R2. Considering the high humidity, how fast I was moving and the heat I was generating,
that R2 breathed like a champ. Very interesting, impressive jacket. Super lightweight, and I could feel the breeze coming through sometimes,
as its not windproof, but it also has some stretch panels along the bottom of the pits to the forearms, and along the sides, allowing heat/moisture to escape.
Just warm enough, as well, and when it began raining more on my descent, I put a lightweight rainjacket on over the R2, and then was dry and toasty.
Very impressed with this piece, and look at it as possibly the heretofore missing link in my winter excursions, due to its breathability capabilities.
Maybe Dane can chime in, as I know he likes the Arcteryx Lt, which I believe is similar to the R2, though with a hood, etc.
Anyway, so far so good with this R2!
by DukeJH » Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:59 pm
by luzak00 » Wed Nov 14, 2012 2:37 am
by radson » Wed Nov 14, 2012 4:09 am
by John Duffield » Thu Nov 15, 2012 3:06 pm
dskoon wrote:John Duffield wrote:I like my Patagucci Puffball under a hardshell parka. The incredible amounts of abuse I've taken with this combo, is amazing.
In fact, the puffie is a fabulous travel companion since it's useful under a number of scenarios.
Yep. . . Is it in fact a Puffball, John, or a Micropuff? Either way, a good combo!
by dskoon » Thu Nov 15, 2012 6:40 pm
John Duffield wrote:dskoon wrote:John Duffield wrote:I like my Patagucci Puffball under a hardshell parka. The incredible amounts of abuse I've taken with this combo, is amazing.
In fact, the puffie is a fabulous travel companion since it's useful under a number of scenarios.
Yep. . . Is it in fact a Puffball, John, or a Micropuff? Either way, a good combo!
It's the old one! Pataguucci does update the names from time to time.
My puffball is even my go to Snowbird getaway jacket. The one you leave the house in cold temps and arrive in the tropics. Need something light that can spend most of the trip out of the way.
Having two layers gives you more flexibility. Puffball only at a campfire at the lower elevations, wear everything you've got in the -40 bag at night in the high camps.
by pvnisher » Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:34 pm
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