Comments on: Layering – A Versatile Approach for Extreme Cold Weather http://chrisechterling.com/blog/2009/10/02/layering-a-versatile-approach-for-extreme-cold-weather/ Climbing, Backpacking, Photography Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:24:59 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Phil http://chrisechterling.com/blog/2009/10/02/layering-a-versatile-approach-for-extreme-cold-weather/comment-page-1/#comment-2572 Phil Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:24:59 +0000 http://chrisechterling.com/blog/?p=288#comment-2572 I believe that this system is the best and most versitile. Only gripe is between the base and wind shirt. When you're moving they're great at regulating body temperature however when you stop you cool quickly. Taking the wind shirt off then applying the micro fleece then shirt over loses more heat and it can be some faffing around too. This is equally annoying when you get going and your temperature rises. You've got to rid yourself of the micro fleece. I do like Paramo but temperature control is still awkward. I think their best option is the Quito which allows for full venting via the huge zips that run almost from the cuff to the hem. Couple this by rolling the cuffs up this seems a super option for temperature control. Breathability, warmth and wind/waterproofing will never be perfect unless you get a space suit but then who wants to hill walk in one of those? I believe that this system is the best and most versitile.

Only gripe is between the base and wind shirt. When you’re moving they’re great at regulating body temperature however when you stop you cool quickly. Taking the wind shirt off then applying the micro fleece then shirt over loses more heat and it can be some faffing around too. This is equally annoying when you get going and your temperature rises. You’ve got to rid yourself of the micro fleece.

I do like Paramo but temperature control is still awkward. I think their best option is the Quito which allows for full venting via the huge zips that run almost from the cuff to the hem. Couple this by rolling the cuffs up this seems a super option for temperature control.

Breathability, warmth and wind/waterproofing will never be perfect unless you get a space suit but then who wants to hill walk in one of those?

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