[pct-l] List dead!!!

[timpnye]

Layering. 
It's not just for the waking hours.

-------- Original message --------From: Scott Williams <baidarker at gmail.com> Date: 1/4/19  10:42 AM  (GMT-08:00) To: timpnye <timpnye at gmail.com> Cc: Sabrina Harrison <troopharrison at gmail.com>, Brick Robbins <brick at brickrobbins.com>, pct-l at backcountry.net Subject: Re: [pct-l] List dead!!! 
I agree wholeheartedly with Gourmet on the Flash.  I've used the Hooded Flash Jacket from Western Mountaineering, for the past 10 years and still recommend it.  I own two, both the standard fabric and the water resistant.  In the Sierra the standard is fine, but in New Zealand, or back East, where there is so much more rainfall, I've felt a bit safer with the water resistant, which is a touch heavier.  I've slept in them to up the cold value of my sleeping system, and for really chilly times, like 0 degrees for days in the Smokies, or weeks of snow in the early season Sierra, have used the Western Mountaineering Down Pants as well.  With two pieces of down clothing as part of my sleeping system, it all becomes very flexible.  I can take a 20 degree bag and make it good to 0 degrees, and a 45 degree bag and make it good to 20.  Then, when things warm up, I just mail one, or both of these items home, and lose 1/2 to over a pound of warmth when I don't need it anymore.  I opted for this instead of a warmer bag, which never gets lighter over the course of a long hike.  
Shroomer
On Fri, Jan 4, 2019 at 9:00 AM timpnye <timpnye at gmail.com> wrote:
While Montbell has a great array of ultralight down jackets, the most utilitarian for its weight, in my opinion at least, is the Hooded Flash from Western Mountaineering. The keys are its hand warmer insulated front pockets and that hood. They come in different colors for women and I'd reccomend something bright that will contrast with various terrain so that you can use it to make yourself visible from the air,  just in case.

Gourmet.







-------- Original message --------From: Sabrina Harrison <troopharrison at gmail.com> Date: 1/4/19  6:20 AM  (GMT-08:00) To: Brick Robbins <brick at brickrobbins.com> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net Subject: Re: [pct-l] List dead!!! 

I can’t remember how I first learned about the list - maybe the blog Halfway Anywhere. 



I don’t mind asking lots of questions, so I put myself out there. I was eager to learn anything I could about hiking, and the unfolding awareness of trail culture was like finding Narnia. Those first few months were dreamy. :D



Back then there was a lot of ambient conversation. Kind of like a group email version of hikers sitting outside Mount Laguna Store. It was fun to follow along. 



Not sure why there’s less traffic but it seems like several cool pieces of hiker trash are still listening and willing to weigh in! 



Lord willing, I am planning to do a section of the Sierra next year - just got my bear can in! 



Hey I do have a question for those whom I haven’t lost. 



My favorite piece of gear is my Patagonia nano puff. Absolutely love that thing. Super warm. We camped on San Jac last year overlooking the Coachella Valley. Just about froze my butt off. I had on all of my layers and was extremely uncomfortable all night. So I know that I could use a slightly heavier coat for situations like that, still light weight as possible. Does anyone have a recommendation? I’ve heard trusted hikers recommend Mont Bell UL jackets. Thoughts?



GoGo 



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> On Jan 3, 2019, at 10:35 PM, Brick Robbins <brick at brickrobbins.com> wrote:

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>> On Thu, Jan 3, 2019 at 8:31 PM Susan Virnig <susanvirnig at gmail.com> wrote:

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>> I am in the same situation as Roadwalker.  For some reason, I also don’t receive all the posts, but often get the replies to posts I have not received.  Usually I can figure out the thread of the conversation.

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