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    eric schultz
    BPL Member

    @schultz104

    Locale: phoenix

    I bought a 30 degree nemo quilt. I had a 15 degree bag that I slept in my underwear on the trail. I have been using the quilt and at times I get a little chilly at night. I am looking for some lightweight options for a top. I was looking at Terramar 1.0 or 2.0 baselayer tops. I backpack in Sierras in summer and Grand Canyon in spring and fall. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
    Thanks
    Eric

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    Bill Segraves
    BPL Member

    @sbill9000-2

    IMO, you have a lot of reasonable options. Which ones are best depend on desired insulation, fabric feel, odor control, drying speed, and durability (wrt laundering and/or potential daytime use).

    When really lightweight will do it,my fav is silk, but Terramar silkweight or OR Echo t shirt work fine, too.

    For a little more insulation, my fav is merino blend, but any good quality midweight long underwear will do. I increasingly go toward hoodies when looking for real warmth. Warmer than a shirt and a hat for the same weight and only a little less versatile.

    If small differences in weight are of significant concern, let me know and I can weigh some things.

    Cheers,

    Bill S.

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    Harrison Carpenter
    Spectator

    @carpenh

    Locale: St. Vrain River Valley

    I've never had a problem with Terramar's silks. What's better would depend upon your cold tolerance, as well as the night's anticipated low temperature. Just for context, I'm a "warm sleeper;" I use a silk top/bottom with Marino wool socks under a 30 degree quilt; and in the Summer, I sleep in the mountains where temperatures drop into the low-to-mid 40s at night. Always cozy.

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