1) Rain gear keeps you warm in the rainWiseOldOwl wrote:
OK from experience this is the best jacket money can buy but lets set the expectations
- You will still be wet damp and uncomfortable.
- IF the weather is cold you will be cold.
- Nothing lasts forever
- yup its not UL to gram weenies...
- once you buy it you cannot complain at the shelter.... you may gain the trail name...whiner...
2) Getting cold is not a big problem when your prepared and wearing layers
3) I take care of my gear. My Patagonia Parka is 20 years old and looks new
4) 7 ounces
5) I don't stay at shelters unless no one else is present
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