Message #18022

[dan.boisvert]

1. Helmet-compatible hood is key for wind & rain
2. Two pockets are ideal (one for phone, one for balaclava/neoprene face mask), 871364186 pockets are too heavy, bulky, and obstruct breathability
3. Pit zips are mandatory
4. I use climber-style layering, so my outermost layer is just a shell
5. 20/20...Gore Pro Shell or equivalent--mostly for rain & sleet, but I like having one setup that works for pretty much everything.

My shell is currently an Arc`teryx Alpha LT, and my normal layer under it is an Atom LT jacket.  Depending on what base layer I wear under that, I've been comfortable at temperatures of 30F to -20F in that setup.