[pct-l] Base layers

[patti kulesz]

I'm wearing Patagonia cap 2 in the beginning and then switching to cap
3 later when it gets colder. Also my 2nd layer is power stretch fleece
by Mountain Hardware and u can use that as a base layer to sleep in as
well in the northern areas. REI brand is just as good, check
prices...A16 is having 50% off a bunch of clothes right now if you're
in SoCal...sale starts today! Not sure what's on sale but u should
check it out. If ur  close to Costa Mesa store ask for Larry, he's
doing the PCT also in 09 and he's fun to talk to. San Diego talk to
Rick or Martha. Martha did the AT and is doing the PCT in 09. Rick is
just full of knowledge, but I'm not sure if he's done the hike yet. Tell them I sent you!

patti

--- On Fri, 12/19/08, Amanda L Silvestri <aslive at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

From: Amanda L Silvestri <aslive at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: [pct-l] Base layers
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Date: Friday, December 19, 2008, 7:37 AM

Okay, here's a new thread.  I am looking for a new base layer.  I have some light weight long underwear, but am thinking that for the JMT I might want to move up to a mid-weight, especially for sleeping. 
 
Looking at the Campmore "sale-mail"  this morning, I see many verities, but there is little information as to weight-to-warmth ratios.  They all look good as I read their description, but I have no idea as to if one pair weighs more than the next.  
 
Also is there any system for evaluation the warmth or body heat retention ability like there is for down sleeping bags?  Even in a store, I can't go around ripping open the packages.  A double layer with a synthetic for wicking and perhaps a wool for heat, sounds good, but then I am back to weight again.  Oh, and I don't want to but the most expensive brand out there either.
 
Any thoughts?
 
Amanda (Shepherd)
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