Rain Gear

“OK, I'm trying valiantly to stay on topic. The Campmor suit (parka and pants) is very durable and you can climb in it. i've used it a lot in the Beartooths on sharp rocky trails and boulder hopping. Don't worry about trashing it - just buy another one. Breathability dosen't seem to be an issue at high elevations were it's raining, windy and 35 degrees. It's got a few vents, but I'm mostly trying to stay warm!
BTW my first thought for the reason you included a condom in your first aid kit was to put it over your gun barrel like the SEALS do.”

“Biz shows up, all Hell breaks loose

he he he”

“This is my rifle
This is my gun...”

“re: "Biz shows up, all Hell breaks loose"

What do a good-looking redhead and a tornado have in common?



They both can mess up a good trailer court!”

“has anyone used frogg toggs in the rain??”

“Sexercise some Restraint people!”

“LOL Aero! I haven't even starting asking questions about POLES yet
(fly rods people, get yer minds outta the gutter!)”

“I'm sorry Biz... I didn't mean to dash your hopes so thoroughly that you had to start a post looking for sex substitutes.”

“Mrs. Johnson, I think B.O.B. is here to see you. He says he has a "standing" appt..

*smirk*”

“he he he

Violin, quite an Impressive list

Ü

My personal fav 'Nimrod'”

“pedxing, you are a nimrod head”

“We have a railroad siding here in Montana named Nimrod. There's a hotsprings there named Nimrod Hot Springs. Best of both worlds, seems. Oh yeah, back to rain gear........Campmor!”

“NF MountainLight parka & Lowe Alpine Triple-Point pants for me, thank you.

Why? Cause that's what I got!”

“Awwwww... she thinks I have a good head for bizzness?”

“Nimrod is a Biblical name.”

“You know, I'm TRYING to pay attention here. Obviously some of you are thinking of "walking in the rain" as foreplay. Me, I like to be home when it rains. Back to the thread topic. A poncho, wicking but warm layers for cooler rain, wind jacket and wind pants, gaiters. Am I missing something? Oh yeah, marbles.”

“LyndyS, whatever blows your skirt up”

“Buddur-do you have a Lowe pack? I do and I hate it..
at least it was free (given to me as a gift)

If the rain gear is like the packs, I'm not gonna like it”

“TNF Mountainlight Jacket and Campmor waterproof/breathable rain pants...but only in the Winter.

Summertime, go NEKKID! Then, when you get to camp, put on some nice dry clothes (optional).
That's what I do. ;o)”

“NA--I have a Lowe Triple-Point rain parka that has worked fine in a steady, moderate rain while hiking. Good pit zips and other venting. It is a model specifically for BPing -- no lower pockets to get in the way of a hipbelt. Got a good deal so I abide the "mango" color.

In the old days, I used a poncho with a fold-up extension so it could be made long enough to cover a backpack if needed. While not very suitable for off trail hiking, I can't recall any serious problems on rainy trips to places such as Isle Royale. Venting was never a problem, LOL.”

“Don't have a Lowe pack! But I dig the Triple Point pants...7.3oz, rolls up next to nothing, haven't had any wet-out yet (unlike old GorTex), fits me like a glove, and I've beat the tar out of 'em on a few trips and they're still kickin'.”

“ewww, I am hikin with relatives

I think that's only allowed in Tenessee”

“EXACTLY- No Pockets! What is up with that? The packs are the same way

where am I sposed to put my Jolly Ranchers?”

“NA, the parka has pockets, just not where they will be cinched down by a waistbelt and have the material, etc., bind on your waist and be inaccessible without undoing the belt. Seems pretty smart to me. And my Lowe Walkabout has 3 pockets.”

“I still like a nice bumbershoot for the trail.”

“Nekkid with a bumbershoot would be the best of both worlds if not for the Damn CROSSWINDS.

Remember 'Colin's Kilt'??? A moment of silence, please.”

“I use L.L. Bean's Torrent parka and pants. They are $99 and $89, and are supposed to be waterproof/breathable (non-Goretex membrane). I haven't used them on the trail (hasn't rained on me yet), but I used the parka for kayaking. It kept the seawater out well, and I didn't feel any sweatier than I usually do.

On the down side, there are no pit-zips - just venting chest pockets. The women's version only comes in bug attracting colors. Also, they are not the lightest or most compactible thing you can get. I think they are a good value, but I might want something more for Seattle.”

“Nigal- u speakin sum foreign language o somethin

pleese translate 'bumbershoot'




p.s. or I could guess what that means, if you'd like Ü”

“Biz *er* I mean nimrod, a bumbershoot is an umbrellie.”

“In England it's a train.”

“Kleety! Stop calling me Dick! I am an admirer, not a Dick! I changed my name cause of the gay accusations!

(I think, I don't know really, it all happened quite subliminally)”

“I want to hike w/ AmyG in the summertime!”

“The TNF Mountainlight jacket has served me well.Check Campmor supersavers and not get raked over the coals too bad.I like the green and black color scheme but have had problems with the hood sort of coming down over my eyes.This makes a baseball type cap nessesary.Overall the Mountainlight and G-tex pants are a great combination IMHO.”

“Going to REI after work today to get some rain gear Ü

better not bring the credit card..”

“oops, I hate it when I slip into my old self!

It's so disrespectful to pedxking

pedxmonarch where R ya?”

“Holy Testicle Tuesday Batman! Rain gear is exSpensive!!”

“Just be cautious skiracer because you won't be able to think...all your blood's going to be in the other head.”

“Anyone try the Marmot Precip? I just bought one a few weeks ago, but haven't had a chance to try it out and it's been too hot to wear a jacket.”

“So NA, did you buy some raingear?”

“RichB, I'm in the same boat. I got a little check for some extra work I did at school and quick spent it on a Precip jacket before I frittered it away. I put it in my daypack because it takes up little room and is so light, but no rain when I've been out with it.

However, my Triple-Point parka has gotten in some time the last couple days during the storms that have hit here. I keep it hanging by the back door.”

“I looked at the TNF Mountain Light shell (reduced on the Clearance rack from $289 to $219)...

I looked at Marmot Precip...

My logical self said buy Campmor..”

“But THEN I saw the SD Packlight shells, SWEET!
And I said ta meself, Hell, I'm not married! I got no one to answer to, I'm buying THAT! (and the Marmot pants)

I think I am the 1st one out of all ya'll to own one Ü

i rule”

“Have you already bought? You might try and check out the Mountain Hardwear gear.

Mountain Hardwear”

“Congrats! I have SD tents, and they are very well made.”

“I have a SD light-weight anorak windbreaker that is at least 15 years old and despite a lot of wear time summers and winters, is in great shape. It held up through our China trip, always cleans up nicely. I just have "outgrown" it. Nicely made. Wife and I have SD packable wind/rain suits; they are nice, but not waterproof -- only resistent, good for drizzle or brief light showers. Easy to put in a day pack, though, and nicely made.”

“For $189 the thing better be waterproof


but about the money thing, what do I care? I have unlimited funds”

“I have a real problem with paying more for the raingear than I paid for the tent.”

“Don't look now. Women's Precip is near the bottom of the page. Jacket-$59, pants-$45. That's like getting the pants for free if you buy the jacket.”

“Is dark cedar a shade of green?”

“baume, crap! this is cheaper than REI, no?

well, I didn't have time to order it anyway, Seattle is in less than 2 weeks..”