You can't compare me to you. I rarely get cold. I once snowboarder for 6 plus hours at Okemo Mountain in -20 weather. Only reason I went in was ski patrol noticed I was getting frost bite around the edge of my googles. The only thing I use a puffy for is around camp, belaying, and once in a great while glassing when it is really cold. So what works for me isn't going to work for you. I layer with a base of Smart Wool, then my pants for lower body. Upper body I will wear a fleece if really cold out then jacket. If I bring a puffy it is in my pack until I am not being active.
Anyways like I said I am no Kuiu fanboy, But the Axis is your ticket as far as I am concerned. If I didn't believe in it I wouldn't have suggested it to you. I don't believe in brand loyalty, I am loyal to what works.
