[pct-l] Umbrellas in Washington

[Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com]

On Feb 10, 2010, at 2:58 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:

> On Feb 9, 2010, at 3:08 PM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
> I loved my umbrella until I got to Washington.
> ?
> Rain chaps... Basically two silnylon tubes to cover your legs that  
> connect
> to your belt or belt loops. Less than a ounce. That and a umbrella  
> worked
> great for me in Washington. Silnylon is not breathable, but since  
> you are
> only covering your legs they don't need to be.
> ?
> Robert

I second the rain chaps. That is what I use. However, wet silnylon  
feels exactly like being wet when it's against your skin if you wear  
shorts like I did to prevent excess sweating. Sweat too much inside  
the chaps and you get wet pants from the inside. I have come to the  
conclusion that you can't stay dry in the rain, except maybe for the  
top of your head under an umbrella, and that the best you can do is  
to not get cold.