[pct-l] Durability of Rainwear

[jeff.singewald at comcast.net]

I carried the Marmot Precip through my entire hike.  I used it for additional mosquito protection in NoCal and Oregon in 2006, but for the one major rain day I had on the final four miles into Stevens Pass this jacket functioned no better than a paper bag.  Within 1 hour it was soaked through.  It was a major drench, but still, it made for a very uncomfortable hitch (nearly 2 hours to finally nab a ride) along Highway 2 down to the Dinsmores.  As I shared in my end of trail gear review, it was the single piece of gear that I could not recommend and I would defiinitely replace it on my next PCT thru-hike.  Just my input as I know others have very positive comments about this jacket.

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From: "Tarzan and Zelda" <pctthruhike at surewest.net> 

> You mentioned that the sleeves on your rainwear were soaked and did not shed 
> water. This, I learned while working at REI is typical of nylon rain gear. It 
> has to do with the surface coating on the nylon called DWR. 
> 
> Check out this website and it might save you some money as you may be able to 
> restore your jacket back to its original water repellancy. 
> http://www.bicycleapparel.com/rainDWR.html 
> I've tried these technics and my raingear was a good as new. 
> 
> 
> Zelda 
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