[pct-l] Rain Gear

[david at dalbey.org (David Dalbey)]

I've had similar issues with my Precip.  It was fine the first year +
but last spring it was wetting through. It seemed worse on the arms,
specifically around the elbow joint, probably from flexing.  I've just
recently washed it with Nikwax (?) but haven't really had a chance to
get it out for a good test yet...

I got the pants at the same time but have only worn them once.  I've
decided I'd rather just hike in my REI sahara convertible pants since
they dry so quick.  Of course I'm one of those crazy people who wear
shorts 6 - 8 months of the year in Portland, OR so my legs are fairly
used to the weather!

David

>
> After several washings my "Precip" jacket and pants lost
> their water repellency and ever after retreating them they
> still don't shed the water.  I guess you could forgo the
> washing but they do begin to get rather ripe in warm weather.
>  I am now trying "Frog Toggs" which are lighter and cheaper
> but somewhat bulkier.  I haven't decided if they will work on
> the long haul.
> Gary Monk "Blaze"
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