DayTrip
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I'm doing my annual review of my winter gear and looking to upgrade some things, with a focus on lighter gear. At the top of my list is the hardshell I am currently using, which is quite heavy and has sleeves shorter than I'd like. I've been looking at a lot of shells and seeing quite a difference in their overall weights. So I'm wondering if a shell is GoreTex (or comparable weatherproofing product) and thus waterproof and windproof will it provide the same warmth if it is 10 oz or 24 oz?? Sometimes a thicker garment just feels like it is cutting the wind better and providing more comfort overall but maybe that is just perception on my part. I've never used a really light weight shell so I'm curious if anyone out there is and what they like or don't like about it.
So if this is the case why not just get a GoreTex rain shell that weighs next to nothing and just put that over a warm softshell, fleece or some combination of other garments? I realize a super lightweight shell may not have the durability for abrasions, etc. Curious to get some feedback on what others are using and whether they prefer lighter or heavier shells.
So if this is the case why not just get a GoreTex rain shell that weighs next to nothing and just put that over a warm softshell, fleece or some combination of other garments? I realize a super lightweight shell may not have the durability for abrasions, etc. Curious to get some feedback on what others are using and whether they prefer lighter or heavier shells.