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Gear / How many layers of long sleeves do you wear?
« Last post by gunwharfman on Yesterday at 13:21:43 »I used to end up wearing too many long sleeves at any one time, and could, with a third, or even a fourth long sleeved layer, just become too hot and uncomfortable. So, a while ago, I decided that two long sleeved items were enough for me.
As an example, when I went to Madeira recently, I took my long sleeved base layer, a warm full zip jacket, and two gilets, all synthetic, and they really worked well together. My base layer stayed constant, but I changed the other items of clothing around to suit the weather at the time. I had never worn a 'warm' gilet until last year, but I now appreciate how helpful they are. The gilets are also good as cushions for my rucksack shoulder straps.
I only end up wearing three long sleeves when I need to put my rain jacket on.
As an example, when I went to Madeira recently, I took my long sleeved base layer, a warm full zip jacket, and two gilets, all synthetic, and they really worked well together. My base layer stayed constant, but I changed the other items of clothing around to suit the weather at the time. I had never worn a 'warm' gilet until last year, but I now appreciate how helpful they are. The gilets are also good as cushions for my rucksack shoulder straps.
I only end up wearing three long sleeves when I need to put my rain jacket on.