Depending on types of precipitation, snow conditions, altitude, activity considered, temps and wind velocities, usually use one or a combination of these:

32 Deg. brand base layers.

Merino base layers.

Light to mid-light fleece.


MH Mountain Bibs, Tru-Spec H2O ECWCS pants or MH Returnia Pants as shells.

The bibs and ECWCS easily accomodate Marmot Tarn or Scree pants with mid layers and/or tactical clothing with mid layers.


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