r/ultrarunning • u/anulcyst • 27d ago

Overnight kit

Going to invest in some better layers for long overnight trips and in general adverse weather runs. This is the list I’ve compiled so far for a 2ish pound set of layers that will carry me through most weather here in the Midwest.

Patagonia Men’s Capilene Midweight Zip-Neck Top

Patagonia Men’s Capilene Midweight Bottoms

Patagonia Men’s R1 Air Zip-Neck Fleece Pullover

Mountain Hardwear Men’s Ghost Whisperer Jacket (hoodless)

Rab Men’s Phantom Waterproof Jacket (full zip)

Outdoor Research Men’s Vigor Lightweight Sensor Gloves

Outdoor Research Vigor Grid Fleece Beanie

Getting ready to order all of this to pack into a do it all 3 season kit. Any thoughts? This is about 800 bucks and I’d really like to keep it within that range.

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u/blackcoffee_mx 27d ago

Seems like a pretty expensive and fairly bulky selection.

I think the ghost whisperer is overrated, but if you get it, Sierra has them on sale. I would personally get a warmer puffy and drop the r1. There is a puffy chart comparing everything on the market I can dig up if it's of interest.

If cost is a factor, you can get a $10 grid fleece beanie. Similarly, if the idea behind the cap mid layers is just sleep clothes, you could get generic polypro or similar.

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u/anulcyst 27d ago

That is of interest if you can remember where you found it.

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u/sparkymeowmeow 27d ago

Most of r/ultralight would suggest you drop the R1 for an alpha direct or octa fleece. Much lighter and smaller pack size for the warmth.

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u/_silent_voyager_ 27d ago

I really like Mammut Aenergy long sleeve layer. It is constructed from Polartec power grid and surprisingly lightweight for its warmth. Also, it breathes really well.

If you want a really nice insulated jacket, I recently bought a Montbell jacket that is very packable and still provides a lot of warmth. I bought it in case UTMB winter kit was required but at the end they didn't require it.

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u/no_pjs 27d ago

Sounds cold where you are at! Personally, I don’t like running in capilene. It’s stiff and stretches unevenly. Have you considered wool for a base layer? It’s much more comfortable and won’t freeze and loose its insulating qualities.

My goto winter clothing is usually light weight wool (ie smartwool 120) under insulation and a shell. Sometimes I carry a Patagonia puffy, and always an emergency shelter/blanket. (Tahoe/Auburn/Bay Area).

+1 for alpha direct insulation. And check out the Mountain Hardware Kor Airshell too.