[pct-l] rain/bug gear

[dsaufley at sprynet.com (dsaufley)]

I like Brawny's "gram weenie" rain suit, found at 

www.trailquest.net/store.html

I've used it all winter around the barn and on the trail, and I love it.
Won't know about the skeeters until July.  

I also understand that Golite has a breathable rainsuit, and then there's
the Frog Togs made out of tyvek, which becomes relatively soft and supple
after washing.  You could make your own, if so inclined.  And, yes, I've
heard/seen garbage bags used in lieu of a real rain suit; depends on how
much of you you're willing to let get soaked. 

L-Rod


-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net
[mailto:pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Mike Blanchard
Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 2:39 PM
To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] rain/bug gear

first post, hope this works...and coming from chile no less!
   
  I am planning to thruhike this season and have a few q's as I wrap up my
gear planning that hopefully some folks here can shed light on.  one is rain
gear.  I haven?t done much hiking in the rain (I prefer my rain frozen, ie
snow!) and am wondering what rain gear people prefer to hike in.  ponchos
offer the best coverage for the weight, plus double as a pack cover, but
don?t offer the dual-purpose bug coverage.  a rain suit (marmot precip or
other) is heavy and also requires carrying a pack cover, but can double as
bugproof clothing.  other than gallons of DEET, is there another feasible
alternative to bug protection that allows the use of a poncho?  is a poncho
a nightmare with snags and flapping?  has anyone tried using a garbage bag
outside the pack, and cutting slits to pass the shoulder straps thru, as a
superlight rain cover?  (I tried it once on a short hike and it seemed to
work, but once and 5 months are vastly different) or ray?s umbrella concept?
   
  thanks, 
  Mike

		
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