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Re: [at-l] REI Switchback
Dan Gould wrote: I recently bought a very light
> coated nylon jacket as a replacement on the hypothesis that if it's
> really raining I'm going to get wet no matter what I'm wearing, so might
> as well save a pound or so. YMMV, of course.
me too I was luckily frugal enough to stay away from Goretex but bit on
a Columbia breathable thing. They say it breathes but not that I can tell.
I've pretty much given up on staying dry. I'd rather spend the ounzes on
dry stuff to put on once I hit camp. If it's warm I just hike in regular clothes.
A bit colder I go with a lite coated nylon as above. If it sleet or snow,
I wear a n old fleece lined coated nylon parka that's super lite wt. and somewhat
water repellant. I may get wet, but I'm warm. And after a few bracing
minutes in the morning, I'm warm again. I understand Goretex works
better for some hikers. YMMV Kahley
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