[pct-l] rain gear

[Bill Burge]

The beginning of our hike was VERY rainy (we started early April).  We were VERY thankful for the ZPacks rain gear.

http://www.zpacks.com/accessories.shtml

Light like DriDucks, but strong!  Yes, more expensive (but I'm worth it!)

After that, it made great wind gear; since it is pretty darn breathable.  On another trip, I might leave my Marmot Driclime home and just carry the ZPacks jacket and my SmartWool long sleeved zip.  (Except that that dang DriClime is SO yummy!)

SomeGuy and Brrrito
Bill Burge
bill at burge.com



On Nov 24, 2012, at 10:08 AM, Rob Flynn <rob.flynn at live.com> wrote:

> On my thru-hike this year I rarely used my raingear.  If you finish later the chance increases.  But raingear on the PCT was a joke this year.
> 
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> Sent: 11/24/2012 12:14 PM
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> Subject: [pct-l] rain gear
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> Rab PolarTec NeoShell has been highly recommended to me by an experienced
> trekker/expedition guide as THE rain gear to use.  He climbs snow &
> ice-covered mountains in the 20,000 foot range, so may have different
> requirements than I do.  Would this gear be overkill for typical conditions
> on the PCT?  I'd like to have opinions from some of the experienced PCT
> hikers.  Locally, the Rab jacket and pants are $600, a big hit to my wallet.
>> From what I have read, I would anticipate using it just for the OR/WA
> sections.
> 
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