Does this sound like a good way to go:

Got all icebreaker merino for baselayers, my plan for my layering is hike in the SS tee and boxers, mid layer in fleece, a patagonia r1 pullover, then either my golite post canyon soft shell or winshirt (havent bought one yet) on top and my mountain Hardwear matahorn convertible pants on bottom. Sleep system will include LS shirt and long underwear, also have a Patagonia down sweater to throw into the mix for extra cold nights or lounging around. Rain gear will be marmot precip jacket and mountain Hardwear epic pants. Any insight on this system appreciated.

Posted the other night regarding getting new base layers/sleep clothing for night. I'm using cotton long johns (12 oz) right now. What do your base layers weigh? What went into your decisions?

Edited by KC on 12/29/2011 16:08:09 MST.

Not too sure of the weight on the icebreakers, I purchased the long bottoms, boxers, SS tee, and LS tee. On this base layering wasnt too concerned about the weight as long as I had a good performing, long lasting, good rating product. It's a bit on the pricey side but wore them today to try them out and well worth the money IMO. Backcountry has a sale on it all right now. The bottoms and LS top are 200 weight and the SS tee 150.

I'll preface by saying that I don't know when you're leaving for your hike. If it's typical March/April, I'd personally feel that the soft shell would be overkill. I can't imagine many situations where ss merino (+ ls merino in extreme situations) + R1 + rain jacket wouldn't be enough while moving. Keep the down sweater easily accessible and throw it on when you stop.

Re: Rain coat and wind shirt. You could survive with just rain coat, but that's personal preference.

My houdini is light enough where I can take it along, I will most likely leave the softshell behind, and yes I am leaving March 5th.

Edited by sparky227 on 12/29/2011 20:01:31 MST.

Fleece + down + 200wt ls base layer is overkill for most.

I'd agree. Just buy some cheap and light wool or synthetic undies and call it good. They are going to be in your pack 99% of the time. You will put them on for cool evenings and maybe the top for cold rain/snow. It obviously depends on the time of year you go but I hiked Maine to Harper's Ferry from Sept-end of November and I don't think I even carried bottoms. Most of the time I was in a t-shirt and shorts.