[pct-l] Marmot Precip

[Dennis Phelan]

you might want to look at the new zpacks jacket; it can  be ordered with an
extension.  In the pictures it looks long enough to be worn almost like a
dress

On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 12:08 PM, Jeffrey Olson <jolson at olc.edu> wrote:

> In 2005 I started on June 10th in Manning and hiked south.  It sleeted,
> snowed, and rained a little.  Mostly snow and sleet.  I found I much
> preferred hiking when it was below freezing to hiking in the rain.  I
> stayed dry and warm, even wearing only shorts.  The first week was
> pretty much near freezing with snow/sleet.
>
> When I hit heavy rain and upper 30 degree temps going over the Goat
> Rocks my rain jacket, which covered me to just below my waist, allowed
> my shorts to get wet.  The water leeched upward to get my long underwear
> and primaloft pullover wet.  I got hypothermic and had to quit at 2PM I
> was shaking so much, and it took hours and hours to warm up under my 20
> degree quilt in the tent...
>
> Make sure your rain jacket  is long enough to cover your butt...  Anyone
> know of a good cagoule???
>
> Jeff...
>
> On 1/23/2012 12:59 PM, jamesfmiller at hotmail.com wrote:
> > My idea in rainy places is an Integral Designs sylnylon poncho over a
> fleece
> > jacket. The poncho covers your torso and your pack and it furnishes
> plenty
> > of ventilation. I might wear rain pants if its cold.
> >
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