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Re: [at-l] Rain Gear for those who sweat like a HOG

>
>   We've got Gore-tex gear that we do use in the winter (Xcountry =
Skiing),
>most of our other "summer" Gore-tex stuff sits idle. Due mainly to the
>"sweat factor", the gear breathes some, but not enough for summer hiking
>(with packs). =20
>
I thought this was the case.   As i mentioned before, I  have the
Campmor packable rain suit which is made of nylon.  I was hoping that
maybe pit zips would help, but I think in a good down poor, water and
just going to get in.  During the summer, I can't see myself really
caring a whole lot, unless  it gets in my boots. We are
doing(hopefully) a one month stent in the smokies and Virginia.  I
hope to experiment with different ways to keep dry such as with rain
pants/gaitor combination.  When my feet are wet, the skin just slides
right off.


>   Our main summer rain gear is Shorts & T-Shirts, unless it's getting
>really cold; hiking expends energy, translates to heat so you stay warm.=
 We
>use "taffeta" (semi-repellant) wind breakers and supplex trail pants =
when
>necessary. The main thing is to have warm dry clothes when you get to =
camp
>or shelter to switch into. BTW, we use supplex shorts and CoolMax or
>Capilene for "Ts". We usually have the same shorts and a cotton "T" for =
in
>camp/sleeping,,, we do carry "poly" or "wicker" style long john gear for
>chilly weather, also fleece gear during colder times.
>

I like the coolmax t-shirts and that is what I hike in regardless of
the weather.  We also usually wear nylon shorts to keep the dampness
to a minimum.  Learned many years ago never to use cotton.

>   Die Frau uses Vasques (Newbriars), I use Rockport (low quarters); for
>boots. I've always used "sno-pruf", it's a combo wax and Bees wax for =
the
>boots. The wax will keep the boots supple and semi repellant, and still
>allow the boots to "breathe". No amount of waterproofing will keep your =
feet
>dry (not even hipboot or waders), all boots leak around the top...
>(Especially on some fords, unless you use Tevas or Aqua Sox). A boot =
that is
>too waterproof won't breathe (most don't much any way), your feet need a=
 way
>to get rid of some of the heat... The best thing I found, was to take a
>"Boots-off" break once or twice a day while stopping to rest/munch, 10 -=
 15
>minutes do wonders (also I carried Gold Bond Powder, mainly for =
chaffing,
>but also that really made my feel happy)...


Sounds like a good idea.  Baby power is my favorite for putting on my
feet at night right before you go to bed.  Makes you feet feel warmer
and dries up more of the damper, more tender skin.   Right now, all I
need to do is acertain a good sock combination. Currently I used a
cotton on the skin and wool on the outside which I would like to
change to a cotton blend, or a more  wicking sock.

thanks for suggestions!

Courtney




Courtney Smith
jamessmith@stc.net
jcsmith@bernie.ngc.peachnet.edu
One seventh of your life is spent on Monday.

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