Base layer of merino
Pair of pants that breathe- i got some interesting ones at cabelas...I like them.
Wool sweater
Down vest
Wind proof pants
Wind proof jacket with a hood
Both of the above, depending on the season might be rain gear. Later it’s not.
Leather work gloves for some days
Leather mitts with wool liners got to -10 or so maybe with hand warmers
Home made Wool lined rabbit mitts for colder days
Wool toque and a fur bomber are always in my pack along with the leather mitts.
Often I carry a Dickie/ neck warmer
Sometimes I carry an extra wool vest.
I’m good to -20 with this stuff as long as I don’t stop too much.
If I’m sitting I use a home made heater suit..which is way too heavy to carry hiking.
Wool is da bomb, warm and good when it’s damp, you need to have a wind breaker if you use it.
Sometimes I carry a prima loft jacket... with a wool sweater, down vest and primaloft jacket you’ll be good to very low temps. On those days you don’t need rain gear but wind proof is important.
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