I’ve been doing day hikes and a couple of overnight hikes over the past 2 years. Most of them have been in the summer, with temps in the 60s–70s, and the hikes I’ve done so far haven’t been over 1,300 ft.

I’m looking to expand my gear and start doing bigger mountains, specifically in the White Mountains in New Hampshire. I’m planning to hike in the spring, summer, and fall, so I want to build a better layering system.

I’m mainly looking for recommendations on what layers I should invest in (base, mid, shell, etc.) and what brands or specific pieces are popular and well made. I want to get a solid collection going and have stuff for the seasons I go backpacking and even day trips.