This weekend is looking to be very cold in the northeast, especially Sunday morning (-10F). I'm trying to decide on optimal layering strategies to stay warm.
I've got the merino baselayer and outer shell but am trying to decide between different midlayer options.
Options are an LLBean fleece (somewhat bulky), a moderately heavy wool sweater, or a Micro Puff.
The Micro Puff wins on warmth/weight ratio but I normally avoid it as a midlayer because it isn't very breathable. I'm wondering if this would be less of an issue on a really cold day though, and that the micro would be my best choice for Sunday morning when we are in the solidly negative temps. I figure I can switch to the wool sweater or similar once it warms up a bit.
Anyone have experience with using a micro puff (or similar minimally breathable puff) as a midlayer in really cold temps? Any issues due to the lack of breathability, or is it my best bet midlayer when it's really cold?
I could also go wool sweater plus micro puff (or wool plus fleece), but not sure if this would end up being too warm.
I've got the merino baselayer and outer shell but am trying to decide between different midlayer options.
Options are an LLBean fleece (somewhat bulky), a moderately heavy wool sweater, or a Micro Puff.
The Micro Puff wins on warmth/weight ratio but I normally avoid it as a midlayer because it isn't very breathable. I'm wondering if this would be less of an issue on a really cold day though, and that the micro would be my best choice for Sunday morning when we are in the solidly negative temps. I figure I can switch to the wool sweater or similar once it warms up a bit.
Anyone have experience with using a micro puff (or similar minimally breathable puff) as a midlayer in really cold temps? Any issues due to the lack of breathability, or is it my best bet midlayer when it's really cold?
I could also go wool sweater plus micro puff (or wool plus fleece), but not sure if this would end up being too warm.