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UL rain shells
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Sun 23 Sep, 2018 1:24 amby trekker76
Hi,just wondered what most folks are carrying. I am trying to get some knowledge on light options for intermittent use. Generally I don't bother in this area, the temps are mild and the wet is often refreshing. For rare trips though at elevation wanted an option to stay dry. Temps would rarely go below 10 degrees, wind factor minimal, rain potentially very heavy. Keeping cost reasonable would be nice as well, due to rarity of use and mould tends to eat things here eventually.. Thanks for any tips or theory.
Re: UL rain shells
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Sun 23 Sep, 2018 8:18 amby Warin
Due to humidity a poncho might be best? UL would be a disposable one, that also solves the mould problem too.
Re: UL rain shells
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Sun 23 Sep, 2018 4:45 pmby wayno
Warin wrote:Due to humidity a poncho might be best? UL would be a disposable one, that also solves the mould problem too.
frogg toggs and dri ducks are popular disposable ones with the americans
Re: UL rain shells
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Mon 24 Sep, 2018 5:24 pmby trekker76
Thanks wayno, I took a look. Shipping price is the only killer.
Re: UL rain shells
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Mon 24 Sep, 2018 5:46 pmby Lamont
Re: UL rain shells
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Tue 25 Sep, 2018 7:46 amby wayno
you can buy these rainshells in aus, some arent really waterproof though, check the waterproof rating is as close to 10,000 as you can get. some are really low, 2,000 and 5,000 is showerproof only
https://www.decathlon.com.au/11792-trekkingthis would be one to consider, 230gm
https://www.decathlon.com.au/p/8492424_ ... #/18-200-l
Re: UL rain shells
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Wed 26 Sep, 2018 9:34 amby Walk_fat boy_walk
I have a Marmot Essence (
https://www.marmot.com/essence-jacket/889169838651.html)... only 180g and performs surprisingly well in wet weather (and breathes well). OR Helium II reputedly similar performance at the same weight. Neither would be much good for alpine/NZ/Tassie etc. but fantastic for UL trips in warmer climes.
Re: UL rain shells
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Mon 01 Oct, 2018 8:49 pmby Neo
I got away with an OMM jacket from BPL, by never being seriously rained on that is. Website claims its waterproof but I'm not sure of it... Still have it as a light option or wind layer. It's 200g or so.
Have now got a long bomb-proof Mont jacket, I can spare the weight, still waiting to be properly rained on but will be glad wearing the Mont when it does!
Re: UL rain shells
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Tue 02 Oct, 2018 3:46 pmby legend
I use the Zpacks Vertice rain jacket. It comes in under 200gm. It is one of the most breathable jackets I know and can handle all day rain and you are still dry inside. I can take a bit of scrub (not too prickly).
Re: UL rain shells
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Thu 11 Oct, 2018 10:55 pmby trekker76
Thanks a lot for all the above suggestions, food for research.