u/NID_Cowpoke

What layer is your wind jacket?

First off, I know there will be different answers depending on the application but this layer is so foreign to me, just looking for a general direction.

If you use a wind layer in your kit, where does it go? Is it an additional layer or a replacement for something else?

I’m curious if it’s used as a mid layer, if people are putting it over their mid layer as a replacement for a light synthetic jacket/softshell, or if it’s worn in addition to both a mid layer and a synthetic jacket.

Never really put much thought into a layer like this but after doing some research, might be what I’m looking for.

Again, know it’s different for everyone but just curious.

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u/NID_Cowpoke — 3 days ago

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Anyone used either of these jackets?

Looking to finally settle on a synthetic belay/summit jacket for winter in the whites and spring/summer pushes in the pnw.

Has anyone used either, or both, of these and have any strong opinions on why it’s the way to go?

They seem pretty similar, all things considered, but it’s a lot money to drop so am welcoming any and all opinions.

(Layering system which the jacket will pair with is mesh base layer, mountain hardware air mesh/patafonia r1, atom Lt, shell)

Appreciate it!

u/NID_Cowpoke — 8 days ago