In a message dated 4/1/03 8:58:23 AM, BWIL5272@postoffice.uri.edu writes: << I was thinking of bringing the parka, but I think it will be too warm and too heavy for the trail (It's between 25 and 30 oz). I >> Very true. You can easily get down to 16 oz. or even 12 for a parka. I'd add a shell for versatility ( 6 to 16 oz.)