[pct-l] rainwear-skirt/pants

[Tortoise]

Besides which if one were wearing garbage bags, a bear might mistake one 
for a moveable feast.

Up here in Crescent City where the rains and wind have come, and the 
power comes and go.

Tortoise

<> He who finishes last, wins! <>



Hiker97 at aol.com wrote:
> 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...
> ---------------------------------------------
> 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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