Re: [at-l] A Very Different Approach to Clothing

["Michael Connick"<Michael_Connick@clmt.com>]

> >Well, many Europeans seems to be chucking this approach out. In the past
> >couple of years a very different approach has started gaining popularity
> >among European long-distance backpackers. This approach uses a SINGLE
> >garment, made from an inner layer of fleece and an outer layer of Pertex
> >nylon.
>
> I've seen this technique mentioned in the following book.  I've never
tried
> it though.
>
> The Backpacker's Handbook
> by Chris Townsend
> 2nd Edition
> Paperback, 352 pages
> Published by McGraw-Hill
> Publication date: October 1, 1996
> Dimensions (in inches): 9.21 x 7.43 x 1
> ISBN: 0070653151
>
> I think I have the first edition.  The book info is from www.amazon.com.

It's not mentioned in the 2nd edition of the book. It is mentioned in Chris
Townsend's "Guide to Hillwalking", which is only available in the UK.

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