Quote Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl View Post
Substantial, very warm, but very breathable: 100% merino wool layers in various combinations. My favorite combo for below 45F: a merino thin soft base layer, a soft merino zip turtleneck, and a soft wool vest.
I have a gore biking jacket and it totally makes me sweat- doesn't breathe at all. I put on my wool instead and I feel great and cozy in the extreme cold and I don't get drenched in sweat. Just my 2 cents.
I think my climate might be similar to yours...do you find that the wind gets through the merino knit? I'm worried about windproofing. I'd love to just wear wool, but what about down to 32 degrees with a bit of wind?