[pct-l] Jackets for the northern PCT

[Scott Williams]

I've worn a WM Hooded Flash jacket on thru hikes of the PCT and CDT and
will still be using it this spring on the AT.  It's getting old, but is
still warm enough to keep on using it.  I am very careful not to get it
wet, relying on my long sleeved shirt and rain jacket when hiking and hot
from exertion.  I put it on in camp when I'm cooling down and sleep in it
on cold nights.  It's a great jacket.

For the 5 weeks spent hiking a very snowy High Sierra in 2010 and over the
snowy San Juans in 2012, I also carried a pair of WM down pants which are
one of my favorite pieces of gear.  They raise the warmth factor of my bag
considerably when living in really cold conditions, but when out of the
snow, I can mail them home and lighten the load.  This adds a versatility
factor to my sleeping gear and they're also just damn comfy in camp on a
cold night.

Shroomer


On Tue, Oct 29, 2013 at 6:28 PM, Randy Godfrey <randy3833 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Timberline,
>
> I absolutely love my Mountain HardWear Hooded Compressor Jacket. It is a
> synthetic fill jacket (Thermal Q Elite) but still stuffs down pretty small.
> I have worn it on long trips in the Cascades when it was down in the 20s at
> night and was still cozy warm.
>
> I also like the Patagonia Nano-Puff, which whas been my go-to jacket for
> years. However, on a PCT section through Glacier Peak Wilderness in late
> August a couple years ago, I was exposed to 4 or 5 days of wind, drizzle
> and snow showers with lows in the 30s. I ended up being very cold and
> nearly hypothermic in my Nano-Puff. The next season I made the change to
> the Hooded Compressor Jacket. It is a bit heavier 17oz compared to 10.2oz
> for the Puff.
>
> I am sure that others have their favorites.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Randy
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>  From: Dan Welch <welchenergy at gmail.com>
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 8:57 AM
> Subject: [pct-l] Jackets for the northern PCT
>
>
> I hate to interrupt the regularly scheduled programming on Mtn biking, but
> I
> have a question on ---  Hiking!
>
> I have used a lightweight down vest as my mid layer for years now in the
> Sierras (summer backpacking) and never regretted not having a full down
> jacket.  I use the down vest over a long sleeve shirt and then wear my rain
> shell as an over-layer when it gets cold.
>
> Methinks I might need a sleeved jacket for Northern Washington in
> September.
> I have looked at a lot of reviews for down jackets and I like the Mtn.
> Hardwear Ghost Whisperer and the Montbell Frost Smoke.  Any others you have
> been particularly happy with for the northern section of the PCT?
>
> Also, as I was looking at lightweight down jackets, it struck me that maybe
> I should be looking at a synthetic like the Patagonia Nano-Puff.  Any
> thoughts on down vs synthetic.  In your experience - assuming reasonable
> care - is down a good choice for the northern PCT?  If you recommend
> synthetic, care to steer me to any particular jackets?
>
> Thanks all!
> Timberline
>
>
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