Layering Options

[Jessemc]

I’m looking to spruce up my clothing a bit and have read about the base layer/puffy/hard shell versus soft shell debate. It seems more practical to me to pull on a soft shell coat with DWR in whatever insulation level needed for the temp. But it seems like a much for versatile system to go with a base layer, fleece if needed and a puffy coat to suit the temps during moving or sitting and use a rain coat hard shell over top during snow, rain, sleet, etc. I usually would be carrying a rain jacket anyways so no use having a soft shell as well.

I’m typically a day hunt guy from early morning to night with big temp swings but a few backpack trips is normal.

I’d like to hear everyone’s set up regardless of backpack hunting or day trips.