On the hunt for the perfect mid/outer layer (2022)

[WestKyHunt]

What does everyone reccomend (or is currently using) for a warm packable layer that can be used as an outer layer in ~40° temps and as a mid layer when it gets colder?

I currently own an older version of the Sitka Kelvin Lite and dislike the hood on it. Other than that it is okay, just feels as if it would be easy to tear, so I tend to baby it or not wear at all.

What's on my radar thus far, in no particular order.

First Lite Source Jacket
Kuiu Wind Pro Fleece
King's XKG Transition Thermolite
Sitka Kelvin Active
Sitka Traverse



Added info.

I just purchased a Jetstream and have a disdain for having more than one hood when wearing multiple garmets.

 

[WestKyHunt]

Jetstream and Timberline pants came in today!

Eyeing some Badlands jackets as well now. My buddy has their resist jacket and it seems surprisingly warm for the price

 

[FI460]

I like the sitka Kelvin active with no hood.

In dry conditions down to about 40° it works well as an outer layer. Colder or wetter I use my soft shell over the top.

 

[AvidIndoorsman]

I like the Sitka fanatic hoody, or the FL furnace. FL is a bit heavier, kinda depends on how much hiking I’m doing.

I just picked this up for still hunting whitetail, I know @Sytes is a big fan and has a closet full of their gear.

 

[TheTone]

I like the Sitka fanatic hoody, or the FL furnace. FL is a bit heavier, kinda depends on how much hiking I’m doing.

I just picked this up for still hunting whitetail, I know @Sytes is a big fan and has a closet full of their gear.

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Better sweater? Honestly that would be a sweet mid layer and outer layer on decent days

 

[AvidIndoorsman]

Better sweater? Honestly that would be a sweet mid layer and outer layer on decent days

Yeah the camo patters go on crazy sale every once in a while. I got mine for ~$50

 

[Sytes]

I know @Sytes is a big fan and has a closet full of their gear.

Rinella is my idol, How'd ya know?!?! Truth be told, and keep my closet wardrobe our little secret, my closet's a cache of Patagonia garb.

 

[Dakotakid]

I use the kuiu peloton 240 as a mid or outside layer depending on temps.
When it was below zero I dressed in a medium base, a fleece sweater and then the 240 over. If I slowed and got cool I could add a puffy or if too warm shed the sweater. Worked well.
My wife has threatened to steal mine.

 

[hank4elk]

Skre gear the last few years over a patagonia fleece or wool sweaters. Or the old windshear berber fleece from cabellas, when cabellas made ok stuff.
Any colder its the down parka now. Thicker bases is the middle ground.

 

[Big Slick]

Born Primitive is new on the scene and has some great gear.

 

[Dakotakid]

I ordered a few Black Friday items which I tried out this morning while plowing snow.
Alpaca sweater- super light and warm.
Kuiu strong fleece-it over the alpaca was very comfortable.

I think my new mid layers are warmer, lighter and offer more movement.

It was -2 this morning.