[pct-l] Rain Gear or Plastic Rain coat

[marmot marmot]

I believe that plastic rain gear is fragile to wear and awkward to pack. If you would like to go cheaply try DriDuks (sp ?) or Froggtoggs. There are also house brands from the same material at Bass Pro.   I've used them for years and can usually get 1,000+ miles out of a set.  They can be washed but I don't suggest you dry them. If you don't do a lot of bushwhacking they should be fine. They don't build up moisture inside while you hike. 
I've bought them for less than $40 for a set
The likelihood that you will hike that section with no rain is high. But I use the rain gear as part of my layering system. Keeps me warm in the morning. 
Marmot

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> On May 31, 2017, at 4:17 PM, Kevin English <kenglish at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
>  have a very silly gear question and need to settle as wife and I can't
> agree.
> 
>  If we are section hiking for 2 months, PCT in July/August only norcal
> section, is it ok to just bring plastic raincoats only or do we need to
> bring a full set of rain gear?
> 
> 
> Kevin
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