I'm looking at a second base layers. Goal is hiking into mountain hunting destinations 1-3 miles when its 15-40 degrees. Upon arrival and cool down, put on a puffy. Several have recommended the R1 hoody over a light base layer. Looking at the Patagonia site, they make an R1, R2, and R3 hoody. Talking to the Patagonia folks, they recommended the R2 hoody.
Anyone use any of the R series?
Opinions on wearing a Capilene Lightweight or Midweight and a R1 or R2 hoody for the stated purpose?
Thanks.
The Patagonia R1/waffletop is easily the single most used piece of clothing that I and those I work with use. R1 over a lightweight base layer is pretty much the standard. The R2 is too warm and heavy in my view. For the weight one can easily go with more warmth and less bulk or less weight and bulk for the same warmth with a LW puffy. .
