[pct-l] Re: rain theory & Sandals

[wandering_bob at comcast.net (Bob Bankhead)]

I've had my 11 oz Marmot Windshirt for about 5 years now. My only mistake 
was in not buying the slightly more expensive Wind JACKET - with the 
Dry-Clime hood - instead. Sadly, that item is no longer available. I bought 
one of those for my daughter and she absolutely loves it! Refuses to let old 
Dad steal it. My wife did sew an uncoated nylon hood onto the windshirt so 
that it is now truly functional in high winds on the trail.

Technololgy has advanced since then and there are now lighter soft shell 
options available, but I'll stick with my old friend. It has never failed to 
keep me comfortable on the trail, around town, even around the house.

Wandering Bob

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Dalbey" <david@dalbey.org>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 11:52 AM
Subject: RE: [pct-l] Re: rain theory & Sandals


> Getting a little off track of the subject line... Although they look
> really cool, I've never understood the advantage a windshirt like the
> Marmot Driclime would have over the combination of my 3 oz. patagonia
> wind shell and R1 fleece pullover.  It seems to me I'd have the same
> with the added advantage to use either independently.  Anyone with a
> windshirt care to offer their .02 cents?
>
> Thanks,
>
> David Dalbey
> david@dalbey.org
>
>
> :I am not a fan of windshirts! I've tried several (Marmot and Wild
> :Things) which didn't "breath" at all. I'm sure someone will contradict
> :me, but the windshirts I've tried are absolutely worthless under
> :almost every conditions with the exception of sitting in a fishing
> :boat on a slightly breezy lake.
>
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