[Philmont] pack covers & rain pants

I've gone both ways on keeping the pack contents dry, both the pack cover
(my current mode) as well as an internal bag (probably Glad brand) at other
times. I have not had a problem with the pack cover snagging on branches,
and most are pretty durable. The internal bag works ok also, but it limits
the access to my panel-loading pack (not a problem for the Aether).

There's a lot of opinions on rain pants. Here's mine: I take them, always,
even if I don't wear them much. In a hard rain, they keep my socks from
absorbing a ton of water and soaking my boots from the inside (gaiters would
do this also). When it's cold AND windy (like it was on top of Phillips the
day we summited), the rain pants cut the wind to help stay warm (I'm skinny
and need the help; your mileage may vary.) Otherwise, normal conditions
and/or light rain usually see my rain pants staying in the pack.

>Ched Hudson
Troop 994, Fairfax Station, VA
Philmont '67, '04, '06

  -----Original Message-----
  From: Philmont@troop47.com [mailto:Philmont@troop47.com]On Behalf Of
Stephen Readett
  Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 1:24 PM
  To: Philmont List Member
  Subject: [Philmont] Is the list dead? I've seen nothing since Tuesday ..

  OK, I need advice on 2007.

  I bought an Osprey Aether 85 and the guy recommended an internal sack
instead of a rain cover.

  His reasoning was that the rain cover would get caught on branches, time
to take your pack off and put the rain cover on, and if it is raining after
hiking the packs are generally under a tarp, and that the trend is going to
internal bags that are water resistant.

  Another topic is rain pants. I have been told not to forget them and told
to leave them at home. I just got back from Santa Fe and it rained at
2:00-3:00 every day. If I am not hiking I think that I would want the rain
pants.

  Thoughts?

  Steve

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Received on Sat Aug 19 12:59:55 2006