Hey guys,
I am relatively new to backpacking (though I've camped all my life) and have no experience in cold weather conditions. I plan on picking some gear as it goes on throughout the summer so I'm not scrabling to buy all my winter stuff at one time in September. I have a few questions though.
1. Do you use soft shell jackets and in what circumstances?
2. Is there benefit of softshell pants even if snow will not be s strong factor?
3. Fleece or Down? The thinness of the Montbell jackets kind of freaks me out it seems a fleece layer would be more durable.
I pack pretty light (was at about 18lbs total this past week for a 4 day, three night trip) and have a bomber hardshell. I will be picking up some Icebreaker stuff soon too.
Alright, help a noob out.
