This year, I FINALLY found a combination of layers that are keepers. My recent 2nd rifle season elk hunting trip in CO was the proving ground.
- Mid-weight Smart Wool Merino base layers (top and bottoms)
- Heavy-weight "military type" wool sweater (Swedish military zips are really warm)
- Gore-Tex Pro soft shell top (uninsulated) with pit zips. (It comes off when warm)
- Pants, for temps down to 30 degrees or so First Lite Kanabs (merino wool)
- Pants for colder or rugged terrain, Big Bill's (formally Codet) wool pants. I really like the comfort and feel of these pants�especially in colder conditions. They were surprisingly comfortable while climbing and maybe the best hunting pants I own.
- My boots are Kenetrek Mountain Extremes w/400 grams of insulation.
- My hunting buddy makes fun of me but, my favorite cap is a Stormy Kromer wool cap.
Last edited by Biggs300; 10/28/14.
