Layering Chart

While Moving

Temp	Layers
45-60°F	Hiking shirt only, pants if windy
35-45°F	Hiking hoodie, Alpha Freak, hiking pants, Buff optional
25-35°F	All mid layers, Buff, shell for wind only
20-30°F	Full layering including shell, Buff, gloves

Static / Camp

• Down puffy ON immediately
• Shell over puffy if windy
• Never rely on Alpha for static warmth

Sleep (Every Night)

• Smartwool 250 sleep top and pants
• Dry socks
• Puffy inside quilt if temps drop

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Core Rules

• Wet hiking clothes = acceptable
• Wet + cold + static = dangerous
• Sleep layers are sacred — never hike in them
• Calories are heat
• Down puffy: Never hike in it. Put it on IMMEDIATELY when stopped.