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[pct-l] Frogg Toggs
You can also check reviews on the Frogg Toggs on BackpackGearTest.org. As it
turns out, we're also testing the Integral Designs eVENT jacket and pants.
Jerry
http://www.BackpackGearTest.org : the most comprehensive interactive gear
reviews and tests on the planet.
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From: pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net
[mailto:pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Chris Willett
Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 2:27 PM
To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: RE: [pct-l] Frogg Toggs
I used a Frogg Toggs pullover on my thruhike in 2003 and liked it then.
Breathability is very good, except down near the cuffs where the elastic
cinches closed. The fit is truly awful, with sleeves far too long, too much
material, and a hood that is close to worthless. It is cheap and light,
however, and remarkably warm given its breathability. I would not recommend
the pants, but others have had success with them. It does a reasonable job
keeping water out as well.
If you can spend more money, I've been using the Integral Designs eVENT
jacket since June and have found it to be, well, perfect. You'll have to
plunk down like $200 (I got mine on sale for about $175), but it is super
light, super breathable, and as watertight as XCR. The fit is very good, it
has a (mostly) functional hood, and weighs about the same as the Frogg
Toggs. I think it is more breathable as well. I wrote a review of it on
http://whiteblaze.net. Do a search for "Integral Designs eVENT Jacket" on
the site and you should find it.
Suge
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Christopher Willett
cwillett@pierce.ctc.edu
www.pierce.ctc.edu/faculty/cwillett
Pierce College
9401 Farwest Drive SW.
Lakewood, WA. 98498-1999
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> From: pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net on behalf of Heath
Haggerty II
> Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 1:14 PM
> To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] Frogg Toggs
>
> What is the general feeling on the performance of Frogg Toggs as far
> as keeping you dry and their breathability? I would like to know from
> people who have used them, or tested them compared to similar
> products. Or, if you know someone who used them that would be cool.
> Any information would be great. Thanks.
>
> Shocker-
> San Diego
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