[pct-l] Frogg Toggs

[JPL]

ok, good; I actually have a Mountain Hardware jacket that I like.  Thanks 
for the details; very helpful.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Terry
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 4:46 PM
To: Pct-L at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Frogg Toggs

JPL,
The jacket I have was made by Mountain Hardware and bought last year on sale 
at REI. As for the model, I really don't know and it's not all that 
important anyway. All that needs to be done is to find a jacket that has 
those features and/or the features you want, there are several brands to 
choose from.
A couple of features I really like on mine that I haven't mention is the 
flexible brim incorporated into the hood, kinda like built in visor, that 
helps keep the drips off my face and out of my eyes. The other item is the 3 
water proof, zippered pockets, one chest pocket and two waist pockets.

I believe I paid around $70.00 for the jacket and found it on the sale rack, 
marked down from $110.00 or so.

I hope that helps answer your questions, of not, feel free to contact me off 
list.

Terry




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> On Mar 10, 2014, at 10:54 AM, "JPL" <jplynch at crosslink.net> wrote:
>
> Closer.! :)  What exactly is the "heavier jacket"?????? Brand, model...
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Terry
> Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 1:52 PM
> To: Pct-L at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Frogg Toggs
>
> JPL, I thee answer prayer!
>
> My experience has been, the Frogg Toggs seem to always leak around the 
> front neck/upper chest and because I use trekking poles, I get rain water 
> running up my sleeves to my elbows after a short amount of time. If it's a 
> warm rain, it doesn't really matter because it does keep me reasonably dry 
> and I not getting cold. The problem with them however is, if it's cold and 
> wet and, you close up the neck area and put bands or Velcro on the sleeves 
> to solve those problems, you end up getting soaked from your own sweat.
>
> For me anyway, the trade off to the heavier jacket is worth the extra 
> weight for the cold and rainy areas of the trail.  The heavier jacket can 
> be sealed off much better around the upper chest and the sleeves. The 
> jacket also has arm pit vents that can be opened up, along with full 
> length zippered vents on both sides, that can be opened and closed as 
> necessary. Also, because it's a bit heavier, it acts as an insulation 
> layer as well.
>
> To me, the trade off is worth the extra weight when it's needed.
>
> Terry
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Mar 10, 2014, at 9:46 AM, "JPL" <jplynch at crosslink.net> wrote:
>>
>> And what, pray thee tell, is that wonderful jacket!  :)
>>
>> -----Original Message----- From: Terry
>> Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 11:34 AM
>> To: Pct-L at backcountry.net
>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Frogg Toggs
>>
>> That's a good point Jeffery and the biggest reason why I'm switching out 
>> rain jackets at Cascade Locks. For Washington, I will have a heavier but 
>> better better built, better insulated jacket.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Mar 10, 2014, at 8:02 AM, Jeffrey Olson <jjolson60 at centurylink.net> 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Be aware that FroggTogg jackets are short and it is easy for water to
>>> leech under the jacket and soak your midsection.  Happened to me in the
>>> windy/rainy/foggy Goat Rocks and contributed to near hypothermia...
>>>
>>> Jeff
>>> Rapid City
>>>
>>>> I'm following the strategy you mention below with one wrinkle - I'm 
>>>> adding a
>>>> light rain shell for the highest parts of the Sierras.  My strategy is 
>>>> like
>>>> this:
>>>>
>>>> I'm carrying just a wind shirt to Kennedy Meadows where I'll add a 
>>>> Frog
>>>> Togg's rain shell (5.7 oz & VERY inexpensive).
>>>
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