[pct-l] DriClime windshirt alone... warm enough for most of the trail?

[Julian Plamann]

I am definitely in the "hike all day, stop and sleep when the sun sets"
school most of the time so it sounds like I should be okay with just the
DriClime. More money for greasy, fattening trail town food!

Thanks for the heads up on that Field Liner jacket. I'll keep it in mind if
I ever need something warmer than the windshirt.

Julian ('09 thru hopeful)




On Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 12:38 PM, Paul Magnanti <pmags at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Depends. Do you hike all day and mainly just cook/sleep in camp? Or do you
> like to take longer breaks and/or chill a bit in camp with fellow
> hikers?
>
> If you are in the "hike all day" school,  Driclime (or similar) works well.
>   If you find you enjoy socializing a bit more and not
> just diving into your bag, you may want to bring something warmer.
>
> The Montbell Thermawrap is a favorite at about ~10 oz for a Men's Large.
>
> However, they are indeed expensive.
>
> The dirtbagger in me suggests an Army Field Jacket Liner, ~$10, weighs
> about the same and is very warm.
> http://tinyurl.com/2dfgpk
>
> If you have rudimentary sewing skills (like me!), don't mind using a little
> bit of elbow grease and have an extra $10,
> you can make a Montbell Thermwrap clone for less than $20 with the
> above liner jacket. A men's large comes in at 12oz!
>
> Considering a
> Montbell Thermawrap is $150 and weights 10oz, the cheap way is nice for
> those on a budget on who need something warm,
> light and cheap!  Check it out:
> http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=41034
>
>
>
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