I am also not a fan of attached hoods. I prefer to have separate pieces, like a long fleece beanie (zpacks) and a super light (1oz) baklava that I can use multi purpose.
impressive list but holy smokes, $1354!!! That is a pretty hefty spend.Soggybottom "Here is the set I have..."
I think I may be in a different economic bracket,lol.
R1 hoody off ebay $98.
Marmot Essence off ebay $25
smartwool merino base bottoms REI garage sale, had to sew 1 rip. $15
smartwool merino top REI garge sale, sewed up two rips. $20
PEARL IZUMI thermal zip tights, had em for years from cycling but I think about $40 my cost, now about $110
REI Classic Sahara Convertible Pants REI garge sale, had to fix the zipper fly $10
My total is give or take about $208... it did take me 2 years to acquire these items though (not including the fleece tights I have had for 20 years)
I love how we all enjoy the same activity with such an economic diversity; don't get me wrong, I can afford to spend more but the search is all part of the fun for me.
P.S., pretty fancy kit Soggybottom!