I am planning a SOBO thru hike and would like thoughts on what gear I need to consider in order to stay warm. Especially interested in name brands/models of any clothing suggested.
I recently gave up on carrying my old military Gortex jacket (with liner) after folks here convinced me it is too heavy and bulky. It would have served the purpose, but indeed it is bulky.
I'm not sure that a warm under layer, coat, and my new ultralight rain gear are going to be any less heavy or bulky than the single Gortex jacket I'm trying to replace. It is a fact the Gortex was paid for years ago and would have held up to rocks, limbs, etc. better than ultralight rain gear. But...your suggestions are why I'm here...
Thanks in advance.