Patagonia Capilene 4

Ok, I am almost done talking about gear, at least for the most part, because once I hit the road/trail in Alaska, it will be a different story... However, with that said, I have found what may be one of the finest base layers ever!! The Patagonia Cap 4 hoody, which I had read about over on Backpacking Light, is simply spectacular. It is comfortable, breathes amazingly well, has the full zip of the famous R1 and lastly, it just wicks the moisture away.

Two different rides, yesterday and today, and I am very impressed. Today I just wore it under my Pat Houdini and was very comfortable. I have been such a wool fan that it feels like I am cheating on a GF, but I am really excited about this piece. For AK I will use it as a mid layer over top of the Bryjne wool fishnet top. This combined with my soft shell should take me down to 0F when riding.

Upcoming Gear Reviews

I have some catching up to do on my gear reviews, especially as I head into winter and my upcoming Alaska Bikepacking Expedition.  Some of the pieces of kit that I will be writing about include:

• Surly Black Floyd tires
• MSR Whisperlite Universal Stove
• HMG Cuben Fiber Hammock Tarp (THE BOMB)
• Salsa Alternator Rack - Wide
• RBH VBL Socks
• Patagonia Houdini Jacket (A must own piece of kit for every adventurer)
• Carver O'Beast Carbon Fiber Fat tire fork
• Alt Handlebar Choices (Answer 720 20/20, Salsa Bend, Jones Loop Bars)
  
• 45Nrth Wolvhammer Shoes
• A couple of other goodies....

A good deal of these reviews are all done, I just need to take the time to go through my notes and put them up.