Was just reading through "Lightweight Backpacking & Camping" and got an idea on how I could shave a pound off my base weight. Wearing my baselayers.
The problem I see with this is that I live in Southern California where it is very hot a lot of the time. The book mentions the Golite C-Thru and the Golite Synergy pants. I believe that these are both discontinued.
Can anyone reccomend shirt/pant combinations that I'd be able to use by themselves as well as under insulating clothing (rain/wind jacket, down vest/jacket)
I would assume that in order to serve both purposes it would have to breathe extremely well, whick moisture, fit relatively closely to the skin. Is there a particular material I should be looking for?
As far as weather for primary use: 3 season southern to mid CA PCT sections, summer JMT, grand canyon..
An unrelated question:
TO SLEEVES OR NOT TO SLEEVES?
I use fleece at the moment, but it seems a down insulating jacket with sleeves would overheat me whereas a vest may provide the extra ventilation needed to make it comfy. I couldn't imagine wearing a sleeved jacket for 3 season use other than in camp/sleeping.
Does down or polarguard provide better ventilation? (assuming PG)
We don't see much rain in SoCal, if we do see it, its very brief. I've been thinking about leaving the raingear and just bringing a softshell for wind and light rain instead. I bring an umbrella for sun protection and would be able to use this in conjunction if needed. If it were very windy and very rainy I suppose I could just set up my tarp and wait it out (take a nap in my hammock? ;))
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/beartooth_merino_wool_hoody.html
Would this be too hot for 90+ temps?
Is the 5.9oz L a separate product? I would assume this would be thinner than the 8.2oz medium version therefore making it better for summer uses.
Also looking at the Smartwool microweight tops.
