[pct-l] Pct-L Digest, Vol 56, Issue 7

[belcherjd at juno.com]

John

I use Gortex jackets my wife makes me. She's made three for me in the last 35 years. She uses a french seam and there is no taping or seam sealing to wear out and leak.

The one she just finished weighs 7.5 oz with warmer pockets and hood. I will use it on my 2013 thru-hike not only as a rain coat but also as my primary defense against cold winds.
It also, when laid on top, adds about 10* to my sleeping bag.  

I've had a few "manufactured" jackets (Gortex and Dry Ducts) and they all have had problems of not breathing well enough and being too warm while hiking.

For pants I use a pair of REI Event gortex pants I picked up and the Salvation Army thrift store for $5 .... still had the original REI $99 price tag on them.

'ti later
Jon 
Marysville WA

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Message: 12
Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2012 09:47:27 -0400
From: John Casterline <tnx4asking at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Hiking Washington State / Stevens to Manning Park
To: "belcherjd at juno.com" <belcherjd at juno.com>
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net

What specifically do you use for rain gear that keeps u dry?


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