W daisy, if you dump the rain jacket, which item(s) are you planning to use as (a) windbreaker?


It has been interesting to read through this thread. Definitely one of the topics I am hungery for more on. But, it does seem its all variation on a theme based on personal preference (and experience). Unless you are wearing a Kilt and a T-shirt with flip-flops, you are layering at least a little. But if I had to wear the classic "base" layer, insulating layer, and shell while snow-shoeing or hiking, I would usually be drenched within a half-hour (unless it is cold and dry). The only time in the Wind River Range it rained every day. I spent my days in a T-shirt and shorts. When it rained, I put on my rain jacket and gaiters (except once when I ended up with soaked boots!). It's still basically a layering system.