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[pct-l] Lightest Raingear??

What is the lightest Waterproof rainshell out there?  And how well does it
work.
I'm currently using the Marmot Precip Jacket. ( Lg./12.4oz.) Pit zips or
good ventilation are a must.
and 
Marmot Rainpants 8.6 oz.


Warner Springs Monty


> [Original Message]
> From: Mark Verber <verber@gmail.com>
> To: Matt Bradley <bodhisattvavow@hotmail.com>
> Cc: PCT-L <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
> Date: 2/13/2005 8:32:24 AM
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] clothes
>
> > A windshell is definitely worth it's weight, I reccomend the Montane
> > featherlite smock (3.5oz, $59.95).
>
> I totally agree that an unlined windshirt is worth more than it's
> weight in gold.  http://basegear.com/rainwear.html has the featherlite
> for $49.95 which is a good windshirt though you have to be careful not
> to jam the zipper.
>
> > I wouldn't replace a fleece with a windshell
>
> The question was about replacing a fleece with a marmot driclim
> windshirt which has a lining in it.  I have found the driclim
> windshirt to be as warm as a fleece when worn by itself, but not as
> warm as an equiv weight fleece when I have a shell to protect against
> the wind.  Personally, I like my windshirt to be unlined because I can
> use it in a wider range of conditions... I overheat hiking in the
> driclim until is nearly down to freezing, were I can use my unlined
> wildshirt when it's in the 50s F to shed drizzle, slow flashoff, etc.
>
> >  I plan on using a Montbell UL down
> > jacket (7.4 oz, $129) in conjunction with my shell.  They claim that it
is
> > warmer than a heavy fleece.
>
> I prefer the synthetic thermawrap or the mec northernlite pullover...
> but the ul down jacket is a fne piece.  You will def find it warmer
> than a 200wt fleece.  Depending on a number of variable you may find
> it warmer than a 300wt fleece.
>
> --mark
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