[at-l] Pack list for feedback

[PMAnderson@apshealthcare.com (Anderson, Paula_(MD))]

I have both a set of fleece pants and the long mid-weight capilenes.  I
ended up ditching the fleece pants after 1 3-day trip in the winter pre
hike.  They were bulky to pack and I never used them.  I also found the
capilenes worked wonderfully under my hiking pants and also under the rain
pants - my legs were never cold.  They are also great to sleep in and w/ a
pair of shorts over them.  The fleece just weren't as flexible and didn't
fit as well under my other pants - they were bulkier - especially around the
waist where the hipbelt hit.  too much of a 'line' that was uncomfortable
when rubbed by the hipbelt.  The capilenes also pack better / smaller and
lighter.  I may bring the fleece on winter weekend trips - but would never
pack them again for anything longer when I didn't absolutely know the
weather would suck.

Cheerio

-----Original Message-----
From: Orange Bug [mailto:orangebug74@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2001 8:07 PM
To: JPF; kahley; at-l@backcountry.net
Subject: RE: [at-l] Pack list for feedback


Not such a tough decision. I use only one pair of hiking pants and one
set of rain pants. I also carry long Capilenes in winter and cold
weather. I have a zero degree bag. Even in the Smokies blizzard last
March, my legs were never of any concern. 

I'd focus on weight for your torso and head, as well as feet and hands.
Those are the areas that lose heat fastest. I found as long as I stayed
dry, I'd stay pretty warm. I use a large sleeping bag, and would use my
heat to dry clothing a bit at a time. I had considered fleece pants,
but never needed them.

Bill...

--- JPF <jpf23235@yahoo.com> wrote:
> They are not warm at all - just nylon hiking pants. Mmmmm, fleece... 
> My current list has only lightweight long john bottoms under nylon
> hiking pants. Some fleece tights might be necessary on those cold
> days and could double for sleepwear on the frigid nights in that 20
> degree bag. But, I would have only one pair of pants - only one, mind
> you - every day, day in, day out... Tough decision.
> 

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