I have something similar to the R1 so I'm good to go. That R1 hoody is sweet. I got carried away with that monkey man, thinking I can leave the soft shell at home. Now I have two more jackets,...

great, just got back with a Marmot Approach jacket to use as wind resistant shell. And I thought I was good to go. Now I have to buy something to replace the monkey man. LOL
So what mid layer should...

I just purchased a mountain hardwear monkey man fleece jacket. Plan on using it up at tahoe with a light or heavy base layer (depending on the weather) and no shell (depending on the weather)....