[pct-l] rainwear-skirt/pants

[V Hurst]

Trail Dandy eh? wow...that's quite a claim...Ya I've used them as raincoat too and yuppers they are warm and I agree not very sexy ..in fact I looked like a homeless person...:)

I have some extra silnylon and as soon as I find my sewing machine I will try to make myself a rainwrap..

thanks for your comments I appreciate your opinion...
:) vera


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From: "Hiker97 at aol.com" <Hiker97 at aol.com>
To: vjl_47 at yahoo.com
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Sunday, December 2, 2007 10:49:02 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] rainwear-skirt/pants


Vera writes: Why not just use a garbage bag which is what I"ve planned on using? Are there too many prickly things on trail? and the bag can be used as a WOW!!! Actual garbage bag if needed.. :) this is my favorite piece of all purpose gear which I always carry 2 of...
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Switchback replies: I like the Rain Wrap or rainskit as you call it.  I guess it is just a matter of what blow your skit up (pun intended :-)).  I have used garbage bags on the trail and definitely do not like them.  I have used them as rain jackets with arm/head holes and used them as pack covers.  It is just not for me.  I find they work marginally well, but there are better alternatives.  Again, my rain jacket with hood (http://www.gossamergear.com/cgi-bin/gossamergear/driducks_rainsuit.html) and Rain Wrap (http://www.ula-equipment.com/rain_wrap.htm) are flexible and easy to use.  The weight difference between the garbage bags and these products are well worth the cost to me.  Just personal preference.  Nothing more.
 
When the weather turns bad, I like to know my gear is simple and quick to use and works great.  The garbage bags just don't do it for me.  Plus, I think I look sexier on the trail in the rain than in a garbage bag in the rain.
 
Cheers, Switchback the Trail Dandy
 






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