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<blockquote data-quote="wpwarren" data-source="post: 1994097" data-attributes="member: 73994"><p>I worked a 10 day period outside near tabernash Colorado where the high temperature never got above 20 below zero. I have also seen weeks where the lows don't drop below 20 in October and highs are in the 40s. You may have to adjust your kit based on the forecast. Don't forget that elevation can be a big factor. The temp in town can be dramatically different than up top. </p><p></p><p>Brands don't matter so much but I recommend buying good stuff. I have plenty of gear from Sitka, some from Kuiu and some from various mountaineering brands. My priorities in brand choices are fit, performance, durability, price and camo pattern (or lack thereof) in that order.</p><p></p><p>This isn't a popular opinion but I prefer synthetic base layers. They just move moisture better and are warmer when it is extremely cold or wet. I love merino when it is a bit warmer and I tend to get sweatier. I wear a merino pair of boxer briefs, and synthetic base layers from light weight to heavy weight depending on the forecast. On top of that is some sort of grid fleece mid layer. I wear a highly breathable windbreaker top (think Hill People Gear Wind Cheater or Sitka Mountain Jacket). I wear fairly lightweight pants but never skip the gaiters if it is even remotely wet. When I stop I like a synthetic puffy jacket over the top and if it is really cold I carry puffy pants too. One of my favorite options is the Hill People Gear Mountain Serape which can work both as a puffy top and covering for your legs when you are sitting. It also makes a great over blanket for your sleeping bag. If I expect rain I leave the Serape at home and just wear the puffy jacket and or pants. I never go into the mountains without a rain layer. If it is going to be really wet I carry something heavy duty (I use the Kuiu Yukon) but if it is supposed to be dry I carry something lightweight. I have a Goretex paclite setup from some mountaineering company. They were cheap, but are light and will get the job done in a pinch.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wpwarren, post: 1994097, member: 73994"] I worked a 10 day period outside near tabernash Colorado where the high temperature never got above 20 below zero. I have also seen weeks where the lows don't drop below 20 in October and highs are in the 40s. You may have to adjust your kit based on the forecast. Don't forget that elevation can be a big factor. The temp in town can be dramatically different than up top. Brands don't matter so much but I recommend buying good stuff. I have plenty of gear from Sitka, some from Kuiu and some from various mountaineering brands. My priorities in brand choices are fit, performance, durability, price and camo pattern (or lack thereof) in that order. This isn't a popular opinion but I prefer synthetic base layers. They just move moisture better and are warmer when it is extremely cold or wet. I love merino when it is a bit warmer and I tend to get sweatier. I wear a merino pair of boxer briefs, and synthetic base layers from light weight to heavy weight depending on the forecast. On top of that is some sort of grid fleece mid layer. I wear a highly breathable windbreaker top (think Hill People Gear Wind Cheater or Sitka Mountain Jacket). I wear fairly lightweight pants but never skip the gaiters if it is even remotely wet. When I stop I like a synthetic puffy jacket over the top and if it is really cold I carry puffy pants too. One of my favorite options is the Hill People Gear Mountain Serape which can work both as a puffy top and covering for your legs when you are sitting. It also makes a great over blanket for your sleeping bag. If I expect rain I leave the Serape at home and just wear the puffy jacket and or pants. I never go into the mountains without a rain layer. If it is going to be really wet I carry something heavy duty (I use the Kuiu Yukon) but if it is supposed to be dry I carry something lightweight. I have a Goretex paclite setup from some mountaineering company. They were cheap, but are light and will get the job done in a pinch. [/QUOTE]
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