[pct-l] Hiking in Rain Gear

[Bob Bankhead]

I heartily agree with Roger; carry good base and insulating layers (top and bottom) plus a dependable WP/B outer shell with a good hood. I got caught in a cold, wind-driven rain that was so bad it ran local hunters out of the woods at Harts Pass. I was hiking up-hill in a full Gortex suit and fleece jacket and still couldn't stay warm. Caught a ride out with one of the hunters. That storm lasted 4 days.

I'd carry rain pants as well for WA (I suggest GoLite Reed WP/B pants 4 oz). You might not need them but if you run into one of north WA's infamous storms, you'll be glad you've got them.

Maybe you'll get lucky and have clear skies, but September can be "iffy" the further north you go in WA.

Wandering Bob

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Roger Carpenter 
  To: Mark Jernigan ; pct-l at backcountry.net 
  Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 7:54 AM
  Subject: Re: [pct-l] Hiking in Rain Gear


  In Washington the rain may last for days without stopping.  In those
  conditions preventing hypothermia is your main concern.  You should plan on
  having multiple layers of non-cotton garments (a combination of polypro,
  fleece, a rain shell for example).  For a rain shell, whatever keeps you
  warm and dry will work.  A light-weight one will work in most conditions as
  long as you have the other layers to keep you warm enough.

  Roger Carpenter


  > -----Original Message-----
  > From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net
  > [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]On Behalf Of Mark Jernigan
  > Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 5:44 AM
  > To: pct-l at backcountry.net
  > Subject: [pct-l] Hiking in Rain Gear
  >
  >
  > OK     ...so I loathe hiking in any type of rain jacket.   So how
  > do most hikers deal with the rain in the northern secion(s) of
  > the PCT, especially Washington ??   Can you just hike through it
  > like most of us did on the AT or is it too cool ??
  >
  >   Thanks in advance    ...
  >
  >   Footslogge
  >
  >
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