[pct-l] going wet....

[jeffmoorehead1 at cox.net (Jeff Moorehead)]

Not long ago, someone posted a theory of hiking in perrenial wet weather--  
deliberately going 'wet'. The theory was something like, forget keeping out 
the rain, find a way to tolerate wetness while hiking on the trail, then dry 
off and keep dry the normal way in camp. Sort of like not taking off your 
shoes for creek fords-- they'll be getting drenched in the slushy snow 
anyway.
 Has anyone tried this method? If so, there are some lightweight neoprene 
t-shirts that might make things tolerable. These are worn by kayakers and 
rafters. They are like miniature wet suits (1/8"). I am not sure if this 
would work but thought I'd put it out on the list for any commentary...