[pct-l] Hiking in Rain Gear

[montypct]

Late June 2005 two very experienced hikers I was hiking with, one a triple 
crowner, got in trouble from the  weather conditions.  Luckily they were 
both able to exit the trail that same day.

I was hiking this in a spincloth tarp/poncho (with custom wrap arounds and 
tie downs for the winds), a down bag, and no tent.......Insane!  At Harts 
Pass seven of us (the Sardine Seven) were crammed into an outhouse and still 
not able to warm up.  This year I'm going to make a better effort to stay 
alive.
Probably rain gear that fits tightly around the face, wrists, waist and 
ankles.  Montbell Thermawrap instead of the Inner Down.  A synthetic 
Sleeping Bag?  A tent? (desparate measures!)  And a way to keep my hands dry 
(either make some silnylon mittens or use bread bags and rubberbands for 
over my gloves).

I haven't decided yet, but I really, really hate adding on weight.

Does anybody know the average weather conditions in Washington in mid and 
late September?

Warner Springs Monty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roger Carpenter" <rogercarpenter at comcast.net>
To: "Mark Jernigan" <footslogger03 at yahoo.com>; <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 7:54 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Hiking in Rain Gear


> In Washington the rain may last for days without stopping.  In those
> conditions preventing hypothermia is your main concern.  You should plan 
> on
> having multiple layers of non-cotton garments (a combination of polypro,
> fleece, a rain shell for example).  For a rain shell, whatever keeps you
> warm and dry will work.  A light-weight one will work in most conditions 
> as
> long as you have the other layers to keep you warm enough.
>
> Roger Carpenter
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net
>> [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]On Behalf Of Mark Jernigan
>> Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 5:44 AM
>> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Subject: [pct-l] Hiking in Rain Gear
>>
>>
>> OK     ...so I loathe hiking in any type of rain jacket.   So how
>> do most hikers deal with the rain in the northern secion(s) of
>> the PCT, especially Washington ??   Can you just hike through it
>> like most of us did on the AT or is it too cool ??
>>
>>   Thanks in advance    ...
>>
>>   Footslogge
>>
>>
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