[pct-l] Insulation layer

[leestcoast at gmail.com]

Hi Melanie, I don't think relying on your tent fly is the best idea - my son tried relying on a trash bag with arm holes cut out while southbound from Big Bear but got into an ice storm on Fuller Ridge and had to retreat off the trail. He was lucky to be fit enough to be able to hike out after an already long day. There are a lot of better liteweight options for storm protection. I know you could wrap a fly around you or set up your tent and wait out a storm - I think you would do better with a jacket in order to continue down the trail in some rain and wind. I currently use a TNF Event anorak (6.4 oz, I think) that breathable enough to use just for a warmth and/or wind layer.
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From: Halfmile
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To: Melanie Clarke
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ReplyTo: halfmile at pctmap.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Insulation layer
Sent: Feb 11, 2011 9:40 AM

Melanie,
In April 2010 Campo had 8 days of rain. That's way more than normal.
Here is the Campo weather history for the past 5 years from the
National Weather Service:
http://pctn.us/hDVVjr
-Halfmile


On Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 8:47 AM, Melanie Clarke
<melaniekclarke at gmail.com> wrote:

> How much does it rain in Southern California, Diane or anyone???  I lived in
> So. Cal for about 6-7 years and I never remember it raining past March.
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