[RBW] Re: OT: rain gear for warm weather backpacking

Depends on the terrain one is hiking. The southern Apps have forest trails with low limbs, mountain laurel, prickly vines and plenty of other snags. Not to mention storm wind gusts of 50 mph or more (see Gatlinburg, May 5). Umbrellas work even better for blocking sun than they do for rain!

[RBW] Re: OT: rain gear for warm weather backpacking

Deacon, all I can say is most hypothermia victims encounter wet clothing in mid-50s temps, whether mountain hiking, off shore sailing, or sea kayaking. Encountered them all while on rescue teams. So easily avoidable, so stupid not to do so. Can be very tempting to let Darwin's Law take effect,

[RBW] Re: OT: rain gear for warm weather backpacking

Phillip is spot-on about weather in the mountains. As I spend a lot of time in the southern Apps, I can also add that any big thunderstorm can drops temps 30 degrees in short order, even on the Piedmont. The best waterproof, breathable rain jacket I've found has a full zipper on both side

[RBW] Re: OT: rain gear for warm weather backpacking

Great point, Philip. A good rule of thumb in the mountains is: be prepared for 20˚F colder than predicted. That way, when it's 30˚F less, you at least have a chance. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, May 19, 2017 at 6:00:09 PM UTC-6, Philip Kim wrote: > > David also if you're hiking the

[RBW] Re: OT: rain gear for warm weather backpacking

On Friday, May 19, 2017 at 1:30:54 PM UTC-7, dstein wrote: > > What do you folks use for backpacking in warm weather (low's lower 60's, > high's mid to upper 80's)? I have two rain jackets: both are sauna's when > it's warm out. Is a disposable poncho the best bet? I see some poncho's on > REI,

[RBW] Re: OT: rain gear for warm weather backpacking

Just don't get the steel handled umbrella lest you be smokin' and your dinner cooked by mid-afternoon. Lightning rod! Sardonic grin. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, May 19, 2017 at 3:52:32 PM UTC-6, Clayton.sf wrote: > > Umbrella! If you are hiking it is awesome. Good for sun too. GoLite is

[RBW] Re: OT: rain gear for warm weather backpacking

Umbrellas are wonderful for warm weather walking in the rain. A poncho is not going to be any better than your jackets. If concerned over the lowest weight possible I'd suggest a Liteflex Hiking umbrella but any travel umbrella will do. -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: OT: rain gear for warm weather backpacking

Umbrella! If you are hiking it is awesome. Good for sun too. GoLite is the standard. Clayton Scott SF, CA On Friday, May 19, 2017 at 2:03:19 PM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: > > Sierratradingpost is a good place to shop for shells. I have a Marmot > Gortex III superlight shell, packs small and will

[RBW] Re: OT: rain gear for warm weather backpacking

Sierratradingpost is a good place to shop for shells. I have a Marmot Gortex III superlight shell, packs small and will keep you dry in a monsoon. On Friday, May 19, 2017 at 3:30:54 PM UTC-5, dstein wrote: > > What do you folks use for backpacking in warm weather (low's lower 60's, > high's

Re: [RBW] Re: OT: rain gear for warm weather backpacking

Naked while walking in the woods with a backpack. On Fri, May 19, 2017 at 4:44 PM, Philip Kim wrote: > hey dave, > > live in dc and grew up in VA. I've used THIS >

[RBW] Re: OT: rain gear for warm weather backpacking

hey dave, live in dc and grew up in VA. I've used THIS

[RBW] Re: OT: rain gear for warm weather backpacking

A cotton t-shirt and a huge grin because round here when it rains the temp drops to 40-50˚F. Rain at 60-80? Get me wet! With abandon, Patrick On Friday, May 19, 2017 at 1:30:54 PM UTC-7, dstein wrote: >> >> What do you folks use for backpacking in warm weather (low's lower 60's, >> high's mid

[RBW] Re: OT: rain gear for warm weather backpacking

I should clarify, it's just for the possibility of scattered showers over a 3 day trip. Nothing crazy. Going east for the memorial day weekend in VA. Normally in CA I can assume it will not rain for the next several months. On Friday, May 19, 2017 at 1:30:54 PM UTC-7, dstein wrote: > > What do