Topic: Jacket liner or sweater?

[eigenvector]

Which do you think would be more effective now that the temps are getting into the 30's - putting my jacket liner back in, or throwing on a sweater under the jacket?

With the sweater at least I have something to wear once I'm off the bike, but it feels like I'm wasting my money consigning the jacket liner to the back closet 'cause it never gets used.

[mrbreeze]

I'm a big fan of hoodies and thermal undies (sometimes 2) under the jacket and warm gloves.

[Gene]

Both if it's cold. 

[chewbacca5000]

I'd go with a nice chainmail vest

[70CB750]

Liner and fleece jacket under it when it gets colder. 

[Gene]

The Jacket liner has a purpose and should be used.  Layering is important.

[eigenvector]

I don't need to wear both, the jacket is fine for anything over 45F, the liner is pretty poofy though, one of the reasons I'm not inclined to wear it.  Bulkiness is a real concern, especially when it restricts your movements - although I'm not certain a sweater is any better, especially if the arms bunch up under the jacket.

I suppose I'll stick with the liner, it's not like I need a jacket at work.

[BomberMann650]

i'm forced to go with the hoodie.  my 2nd hand rocket jacket didn't come with its liner.

[ofreen]

Bulkiness is a real concern, especially when it restricts your movements - although I'm not certain a sweater is any better, especially if the arms bunch up under the jacket.

It is hard to beat fleece for its insulating properties without a lot of bulk.

[70CB750]

Bulkiness is a real concern, especially when it restricts your movements - although I'm not certain a sweater is any better, especially if the arms bunch up under the jacket.

It is hard to beat fleece for its insulating properties without a lot of bulk.

+1

I picked up my fleece layer on the very first trip to pickup GZ - took me 30 miles to realize I underestimated the weather.

[flybox1]

Yes, its chilly.  Rode to work yesterday.  Leather jacket w/ liner over a base layer of Under Armor, with a long sleeve Patagonia R1 (microfleece) pullover.
No bulk and its enough to keep me plenty warm w the wind chill.

[Duke McDukiedook]

You know what they say about sweaters...