[pct-l] RE: pct-l Digest, Vol 22, Issue 44

[pfreiman at ucsd.edu (Freiman, Paul)]

I'm really enjoying the rain here in San Diego with my Frogg Toggs.  I go out as much as I can in preparation for doing the PCT.  I didn't realize how comfortable I would be in the rain.  My wet Togg XL tops weighed 9.6 oz and XL bottoms weighed 8.0 oz.  They may weigh less when they are drier.  My framed pack is Bruce Warren's LuxuryLite, so I don't have to worry about my pack getting wet since the material is waterproof. (By the way, I find I have to have a framed pack because I have three decompressed vertibrae in my middle back and the LuxuryLite is outstanding!)
Capt Bivy

Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2005 08:54:16 EST
From: Hiker97@aol.com
Subject: [pct-l] Frogg Toggs
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I have used Frogg Toggs for years and had no problems.  Of course, I only 
hike on good trails and not cross country.  In strong winds and rain the pants 
and jacket work fine.  Like Tyvek, you have to throw the new ones in a washer to 
soften them up for packing.  No soap, just water on the super gentle cycle.  
I have the old jacket, which is not as good as the new one with the button 
flap.  The pants and jacket weigh about 16 ounces.  There are lighter 
alternatives now days with the new high tech fabrics, but so far I have not felt the need 
to change.

Cheers, Switchback