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While reconsidering a few highly used base pieces and reviewing my existing sweaters / mids .
Is there any real advantage to a heavier base layer (200-300ish weight) vs a quality sweater, both used over a 150 or lightweight base layer?( assume sweaters are mostly wool to 100% merino / lambs wool),
Layers- can be slightly more packable?, available in camo, can have a longer length for tucking , fitted , most have nylon or similar mix for durability. Hood and zipper options .
highly revered by forum guys that invested too much on said layers.
Sweater- already paid for or possibly better value new, bulk but warm , can use for work / street wear and cycle into outdoor clothing. Makes me look like my dad
If I reverse engineer the weight of well known camo heavyweights ( on sale) vs sweaters
My sweater wins .
Is there any real advantage to a heavier base layer (200-300ish weight) vs a quality sweater, both used over a 150 or lightweight base layer?( assume sweaters are mostly wool to 100% merino / lambs wool),
Layers- can be slightly more packable?, available in camo, can have a longer length for tucking , fitted , most have nylon or similar mix for durability. Hood and zipper options .
highly revered by forum guys that invested too much on said layers.
Sweater- already paid for or possibly better value new, bulk but warm , can use for work / street wear and cycle into outdoor clothing. Makes me look like my dad
If I reverse engineer the weight of well known camo heavyweights ( on sale) vs sweaters
My sweater wins .