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David Spencer
PostedFeb 13, 2009 at 4:27 pm

Hi all,

Doing the Circuit in Patagonia in about a month. From what I've read, about the only thing constant there is the wind. I know I need to dress in layers to deal with the constantly changing weather. I would like to have something windproof to wear at all temperature levels. So, is it a bad idea to layer a windshirt (Marmot ION), a TNF Windwall fleece, and an eVent rain jacket? I know these are all supposed to be breathable but is the combination going to be a bad idea? I'd appreciate your thoughts.
TIA,
Dave

Roger Caffin BPL Member
PostedFeb 13, 2009 at 7:22 pm

No problems, but I suspect the windshirt is going to be a bit redundant.

Cheers

David Spencer
PostedFeb 14, 2009 at 4:53 am

Yeah, my concern is that the combination of these "breathable" materials may no longer be breathable. I would hope I don't need all these layers at once very often but when it's really cold I forsee wearing everything I have with me. If it increases insulation beyond the some of the components, so much the better. I may decide to leave the windshirt at home though. I will also have a MicroPuff vest for an insulation layer.

James Moughan
PostedFeb 15, 2009 at 5:10 pm

It helps a lot if the lower layers have good venting options, especially a two-way zip.

A lot of people like to wear their windshirts under their rainproofs. The condensation forms on the rainproof and gets trapped in the gap between it and the windshirt.

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