Re: [Philmont]: Raingear

Mike,
Is there a need to take the pants?
Thanks
Steve...
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From: <Michael_J_Conkey@nbc.gov>
To: "Multiple recipients of list philmont" <philmont@troop47.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2005 9:59 AM
Subject: [Philmont]: Raingear

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> Just wanted to pass on the following from the "voice of experience". Make
> sure that your crew members don't skimp on raingear? While we didn't need
> our raingear much in 2002, in 2004 we were in a monsoon most of the time.
> I am impressed by the Marmot Pre-Cip and Pre-Cip Plus raingear. Very
> lightweight, yet breathable and waterproof. My daughter and I made a last
> minute change to this gear (due to the weight of our old gear) and never
> got wet in it. And we had rain every day, accompanied with hail several
> times. The coat will cost you $100, but you can usually find it on the
> internet for $75 or so. The pants are $75, but again, I think you can
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> them places for $50 or less. Our crew was OK in the raingear department,
> but most everyone (besides the Pre-Cip wearing folks) had bleed through
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> wetness. Our sister crew was from Abilene, TX, and their raingear stunk.
> I guess it doesn't rain much there in West Texas <g>. It was the one
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> their advisor said he would change for their next trip -- a meeting at
his
> house, everyone puts on their raingear, and he turns the hose on them.
> Anyone who got wet would need to buy new raingear. We saw several youth
> hiking on the trail wearing trash bags obtained at staff camp. This can
> lead to bad hypothermia issues when hiking at the higher elevations!
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> I have no financial interest in Marmot, just passing on my experience.
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> sure there are other great raingear styles out there. YIS. Mike Conkey
> ('76, '02 & '04).
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