[pct-l] Hiking in Rain Gear

[Mark Jernigan]

Thanks Ken   ...
   
  I have FroggToggs too (and at the risk of repeating myself    ...yes, I'm a gearhead !!)  Carried the jacket all the way to Katahdin but hardly ever wore it (except when I did laundry).  Sent the pant home.  Guess I could consider carrying that jacket on the PCT.  Just can't make up my mind what makes the most sense.  I've got time to think about it.
   
  Thanks again for the feedback !!
   
  'Slogger

Ken Powers <kdpo at pacbell.net> wrote:
  'Slogger

We hiked the AT in 2003 also. It was really wet! Our Washington PCT 
experience was like our AT Vermont experience, but the temps were cooler. 
Both were constant rain for days, except for a couple days of snow in 
Washington. But as others have pointed out, you need to carry something to 
stay warm and raingear will help. You are going to get wet regardless. We 
were fortunate to hike with a Brit in central Washington. He advised us on 
hiking wet but warm by using many layers. Good advice that we still use.

Someone said that Frogg Toggs were $100. I just ordered new Frogg Toggs for 
both Marcia and me. The total bill, including shipping, for 2 sets of 
original Frogg Toggs was $130.77. (The invoice says one set is $59.95 plus 
$10.87 shipping to SF Bay area.)

Added info: we are replacing gear that has lasted 2 full long distance 
hikes. We plan to add a strip of duct tape up the lower inseam to prevent 
abrasion there.

Stay warm!

Ken
...GottaWalk 




 
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