[pct-l] down jacket?

[giniajim]

Is there a model name or item number?  I couldn't find anything like this on their web site with a quick search.  Thnx... 

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com 
  To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
  Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 5:56 PM
  Subject: Re: [pct-l] down jacket?


  I'm female and from Santa Barbara (born and raised) so cold is not my  
  thing.

  On the PCT I found my Patagonia down sweater to be just right. I love  
  that thing. It was a total last-minute purchase and has been worth  
  every penny and then some.

  I don't know what the criteria is to call it a sweater. I think it's  
  just that it is very thin and hardly has any down at all. It's very  
  warm for how thin it is. I can wash it in the washer and it'll line  
  dry faster than a pair of jeans. Patagonia makes the same sweater  
  with a front pocket, half-zip and a hood just like a sweatshirt. Both  
  are well-loved among those I've met who have them.

  I considered my down jacket to be sacred. I never wore it while  
  hiking. Only in bed on the coldest nights and only in town otherwise.  
  A thin wind breaker over my desert shirt and if really cold, warm  
  hats and gloves and rain pants, was enough while hiking. Even last  
  weekend when I went for a hike on the PCT near Santa Clarita and  
  there were snow showers and high winds during the day I did not need  
  to wear my down while I hiked. When I stopped, yeah. I was glad to  
  have it then.

  Diane

  On May 31, 2010, at 9:50 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:

  > I am?considering purchasing a down jacket (different?from a down  
  > sweater??) for?a thru hike next year. I am?planning on using this? 
  > for my camp?warm layer?and for sleeping, not for when hiking  
  > necessarily. I get cold easily and being cold makes me miserable. I  
  > love that?down is light weight, packs down super small and keeps  
  > you very warm. I am concerned about it getting wet,?not thrilled  
  > about the price tag and wonder if I need a camp jacket vs finding  
  > something? that can be used?when hiking & in camp. I am not an UL  
  > but also want to be sensible about each ounce/item.
  >
  > Do many carry a set of designated "camp clothes"?
  >
  > Do are down jackets really a bit water repellent (as stated on  
  > some) or will they get wet (useless) quickly and easily?
  >
  > I would?love to hear of thoughts, experiences or?alternate  
  > suggestions!
  >
  > Thanks!
  > Lisa

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