[pct-l] rainwear-skirt/pants

[Hiker97 at aol.com]

Vera writes: Why not just use a garbage bag which is what I"ve planned  on 
using? Are there too many prickly things on trail? and the bag can be used as  a 
WOW!!! Actual garbage bag if needed.. :) this is my favorite piece of all  
purpose gear which I always carry 2 of...
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Switchback replies: I like the Rain Wrap or rainskit as you call it.   I 
guess it is just a matter of what blow your skit up (pun intended :-)).   I have 
used garbage bags on the trail and definitely do not like them.  I  have used 
them as rain jackets with arm/head holes and used them as pack  covers.  It is 
just not for me.  I find they work marginally well, but  there are better 
alternatives.  Again, my rain jacket with hood 
(_http://www.gossamergear.com/cgi-bin/gossamergear/driducks_rainsuit.html_ 
(http://www.gossamergear.com/cgi-bin/gossamergear/driducks_rainsuit.html) )  and Rain Wrap 
(_http://www.ula-equipment.com/rain_wrap.htm_ (http://www.ula-equipment.com/rain_wrap.htm) )  are 
flexible and easy to use.  The weight difference between the garbage  bags and 
these products are well worth the cost to me.  Just personal  preference.  Nothing 
more.
 
When the weather turns bad, I like to know my gear is simple and  quick to 
use and works great.  The garbage bags just don't do it for  me.  Plus, I think 
I look sexier on the trail in the rain than in a garbage  bag in the rain.
 
Cheers, Switchback the Trail Dandy


 



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