[pct-l] budget gear list for pct?

[David Thibault]

 I used Frogg Toggs in 2009.  I would throw away the bottoms as they will
not hold up.

I used the Frogg Toggs top and a rain skirt - the combination worked well.

I had the zipper on my first Frogg Toggs top fail.
 I replaced that top and between the two had only two small duct tape
repairs to them for the hole way.

Day-Late


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> One item on the budget front I have been testing out is the $20 frogg Toggs
> rain suit. Did two pretty heavy rain hikes lately(walked about 8mi each
> with
> it on) and so far I like it better than the gortex/precip stuff, breaths
> better and does not get as sticky inside or "wet out" as bad.  It would
> never work in heavy brush busting but it has been great on the open trail.
> I also use the jacket as my windshirt and with the front zip and hood on or
> off options it controls temp well with one long sleeve shirt and beene,
> temps 40 -50 range (while walking). The pants and jacket togather weight
> less than my previous jacket, about 10 oz. If you get the cheapest one
> without the eleastic at the legs you can get the pants on and off over
> boots
> and shoes. I am not ready to give it a full seal of approval but so far it
> has worked good for me.  Maybe someone else has more experience with this
> product or can speak specifically about any brush/abrasion issues on the
> PCT. $20 at Sports Authority.
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