Layering cloths for early season

[mrklean]

Need some advice for layering cloths for a September elk hunt in Colorado I have Sitka mountain pants but not sure what do wear for jackets shirts etc. I am looking at the Cabela's Merino-Wool hoodie i see its 50% off at Cabelas right now and i have a massive amount of points to use. Any other opinions.

 

[A-con]

It’s often warm in Sept.
Add high temperatures to hiking miles and climbing, and it’s just as likely you will over heat as be too cold.
I recommend one of the poly-pro long sleeve base layers in a dull or camo color. Sitka makes a great one, but frankly a cheap one works good also.
Put a light, water repellant jacket over it, and a fleece or wool vest in the day pack “Just in case”.

 

[nrpate05]

September can really go either way in the high country of Colorado. A lot of the time, however, it is quite warm. I really don't change my layers until it starts getting really cold. I like the First Lite system personally, but companies like Sitka and Kuiu make great stuff as well. I wear the Llano QZ as a base layer and then jump up to the Chama hoody for a little warmer layer. These two pieces get me through 90% of the conditions I've seen. I always have a light puffy in my pack as well as a rain coat. I'm not too familiar with the Cabela's stuff but from what I've heard their new "backcountry" gear is pretty good.

 

[jimss]

I like Sitka base layer camo shirts if it's warm. A relatively cheap shirt option is Cabela's microtex that come in 2 thickinesses. I wear the heavier one a lot and it wears like iron and dries super fast. I like thinsulate vest and Sitka 90 jacket. Another necessity is a breathable rain jacket. I really like Sitka nimbus. Both my 90 jacket and Sitka nimbus rainjacket have pitzips (which is a necessity). You can obviously switch between the layers that work for the particular weather and how active you are.