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Re: [at-l] gear choice in stark relief

At 11:34 AM 3/26/97 -0600, you wrote:
>
>I realize this general question has been debated a lot in the abstract, but
>I just ran into a concrete version of it and I hadn't realized the differences
>involved:
>
>I'm looking at two hooded rain jackets, both about the same size and weight.
>One is rubberized nylon, "guaranteed waterproof" (whatever that means), and
>costs $30.  The other is REI's version of a "breathable" fabric, and costs
>$150.
>                            -David
>The Fool
>ga->me '97

David, Campmore sells a Gortex Parka called the Vagabond II for $99.99. Mine
weighs 15 oz. They also have pants for $69.99. My entire medium suit weighs
1.5 lbs. My son has used one since 1990 and it is still works.  It is not a
deluxe rainsuit but it holds up well and it is lite.  
Just another solution or problem.

Ralph
 

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