Re: [at-l] Before You Leave for the RUCK

> At 12:00 PM 1/25/00 -0500, you wrote:
> >I'm hoping you have time before all of you leave for the RUCK to provide
a
> >little insight for me.  The problem is, after a couple years on this list
> >and a much shorter time on the other list, I'm still not clear about what
> >to wear.
>
> >  cooler, for the most part. Now I will be hiking four or five days in
> > February where I'm likely to encounter some rain but probably won't see
> > any snow - or if I do, it won't be much. Temps might be in the mid to
> > high 60's although more likely in the 40-50 degree range. Lows at night
> > might be in the mid twenties but more likely in the low to mid 30's.
> >
> >Will some of you experienced folks tell me what you would wear for this
> >hike - from the skin out - and more importantly, why?
>
>
> My experience is not long distance but longevity <g> but I'll give it a
go.....
>
>
> My undees are unmentionable.....but the rest........
> A cotton skirt.....yeah....I said a cotton skirt.  <g>
> Why? modesty.....so easy to pee.  It's almost guazey and weighs nada...
>
> Light weight longee bottoms to hike in if it chills too much.  Mine came
> from Wallmart (polypro)
> Why....they are cheap, they work fine and my fleecees are too bulky and
> warm  for these temps
>
> I always carrry, (and I mean always cause they live in my belly bag) nylon
> windpants
> Look for nice long ankle zips. Wear them on the trail if needed...in camp
> or even in the
> bag if temps really plunge.  You said temps at nite could be mid 20s.
Note
> Navigators
> post about 22 in Northern Florida.  Be prepared for worse.  It's February
> <g>. Mine came
> from Wallmart.
>
> Cool Max tee..short sleeve.....
> Why....It works and I haven't found a sale on capeline yet
>
> Kmart  lined nylon jacket....
> Why...the nylon is dense enough to withstand some rain yet it breathes
> fine. the lining is
> good to 40 degrees with wind.  To fill the gap between jacket and short
> sleeves, I'd use
> the polypro top to match the bottoms.  This is my week link.see below.
>
> In my pack, protected as you would a down sleeping bag, my beloved Walden
> Mills
> 200 hooded fleece jacket., I operate on the theory that you can't stay dry
> so you have
> to keep moving till you hit shelter.  Then you better have dry clothes. I
> hate the bulk of
> fleece, but cannot leave this jacket at home <sigh>.  It's like a security
> blanket.
>
>   Also protected is an ancient cotton tee shirt and a pair of women's
tights.
> IMHO.....guys just don't know what they are missing by not wearing tights.
I'm
> talking the kind that is just a step up from pantyhose....Wonderful warmth
> to weight
> ratio and feels so good in the bag!
>
> Down booties....the older i get, the colder my toes.  This is a new
> addition and
> may get dropped but so far so good.
>
> And i am still looking for the perfect wool cardigan.....to replace the
> pull on polypro top.
> I may try a lightweight zip up fleece though.
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