[Philmont] Is the list dead? I've seen nothing since Tuesday ..

>>> I haven't backpacked in the east in a long time, and the salesman's
statement may make sense there. <<<

It doesn't make sense in Georgia. I use water proof bags inside the
pack and a pack cover on the outside and they have been needed many times.

As to rain pants.... I'm hot natured and breathable doesn't keep up
with my sweat production - so I seldom use them or the rain top when
hiking. BUT - but there have been a couple of times that being without
the rain top and pants in a cold persistent dry wind or a cold windy
rain would have been been uncomfortable at best and dangerous at worst.

For backpacking in the mountains I think rain gear and pack covers are
no-brainers. I also take them when mountain day-hiking. I've seen
too sudden and unpredictable changes in the weather to risk going without.

Doug
T-149, V-149
Watkinsville GA

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