[pct-l] Lightest Raingear??

[steve_peterson at sbcglobal.net (Steve Peterson)]

Dunno if this will meet your ventilation requirements but my XL Propore rain 
jacket is definitely waterproof and I think is the lightest thing out there 
witha full front zipper. No pit-zips, but does have a full hood. I bought mine 
XL just so I could pull my hands back up inside the sleeves when it got 
cold/windy/rainy/snowy. It only comes in bright yellow, I think. 5.8 ounces for 
my XL.

I wouldn't bushwhack with it, but it's sturdy enough if you're careful with it.

--Steve


Monty Tam wrote:
> 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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