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Re: [sidepull] soft shells - really necessary?:
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chouca
Jun 24, 2009, 5:48 PM
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Not necessary, but convenient. For soft shells to be effective, it takes some experimenting just like we all did with hard shells.
The major appeal of SS's, is the freedom to avoid layering. For remote or cold weather below 15 Deg F, I wear a heavy Wt., hooded SS parka, Mid Wt. SS bib with an under layer of Gore N2S underwear. This is all I need to wear 80% of the time, and I move easily while being comfortable in most weather.
For when it get's much below zero or I stop moving, I keep a LONG heavy Wt. synthetic belay jacket and light Wt. insulated pants in the pack. I also keep a lightweight, cheap, waterproof/ breathable jacket and pants that fits over ever everything in case I have to so some serious snow slogging.
For weather from 50 Deg. F to 20 Deg F, I like a Med Wt. SS pullover, with light or med. Wt SS pants, and a union suit of Med. Wt. underwear to protect from for gaposis. In the pack are the rain gear and a Mid Wt. synthetic zip sweater. I'll adjust underwear and pant choice depending on conditions.
I buy most of my SS stuff on Ebay/ closeouts and save a ton and was also a late adopter. Buying items over sized and having them altered for a precise fit has been a big help. I've made the mistake of going with highly marketed, flagship parkas that don't live up to the hype. Most of them tend not to be warm enough to avoid layering with. Some manufacturers are now are offering Schoeller-WB400 and heavier Polarshield blends that are a better option.
(This post was edited by chouca on Jun 24, 2009, 5:50 PM)
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