Paul Mags

I'm mainly lurking on this platform now. Please feel free to read my ramblings or see my photos on other social media platforms such as BlueSky, Threads, Instagram, and Facebook @pmagsco. And still on the web - PMags.com Happy trails!

@weekends_world I usually weigh things with a scale. ;) .. Less flippant - I rarely take a 200 wt fleece or equivalent unless camping. For backpacking, I'll take a puffy for cold/dry climates & a synth puffy for cold/wet. I have 3/5/7oz down or synth for cold weather use & adjust w temps

@pmagsco For high-output hikes, grid fleece breathes well under a shell; for cold camp, hi-loft shines. Hardface adds abrasion resistance. Wind is fleece’s weak spot. Pair with a light shell. In wet climates, 100-200 wt dries faster. How do you weigh warmth vs moisture?

A look at the types of fleeces and what may work for different uses and types of hiking. pmags.com/solid-standard…