Hi I would need some advice on my layering system. I am planning to climb rainier next summer probably late augustéand I will train on Mt washington this winter so the more gear I can use for both the better. You will see that all the stuff is from arcteryx , since I have some pro deal with them and I am a really small guy (5"3 125 pounds) and I like their fit.
base layer : phase ar
light insulation layer : fortrez hoody or konseal hoody
softshell : gamma mx
hardshell : alpha ar
puffy dual belay parka
My two main concern where about the softshell, should i switch to a lighter non insulated softshell like the gamma sl ? would it be warm enough ?
Should I also consider a insulated hoody like the atom lt just in case ?
I have also some deal with black diamond the dawn patrol shell would be a nice option but not able to find any decent review of people climbing rainier with that.
Thanks for your suggestions !