>>2798356
I disagree. Finding a good soft shell with good vent options is a nightmare without spending hundreds. One of the suppliers of PCU is Patagonia also, a lot of their stuff is equivalent to what they make for the military.
>you've either never been issued this shit, or you've never been backpacking
Below Level 5 is easily packable, also you don't carry every single level. You plan for the weather expected
>>2798384
See above, if you're following the system a parka isn't even needed unless you're going sub 0F or sitting in a forest at below freezing

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Is there a reason to not use the PCU system for layering? All of the gear packs down easily and compact, designed for active and static wear, and is…