[Philmont] Rain Gear & Sleeping bags

OK, Full rain gear is a must and I'm going to get the Pack Cover as I should have.

On the rain gear side I must have looked like I should have been on America's Funniest People trying on the Marmot Precip full zip pants at the REI store. I took me a full frustrating 20 minutes! I have been looking at the Precip since it comes so well recommended, but is the full zip really that difficult or do I just need to practice putting them on more? I have a very good pair of rain pants but I need to remove my boots first.

On another topic, Sleeping bag temperature ratings. I sleep warm so I would think a 20 degree bag would be more than adequate for Philmont. I know it is more of a personal preference but I like to be prepared. (I am a gearhead with more gear than some outfitters.) It has been recommended to me to bring a 0 degree bag. I think that is overkill. I didn't even use a 0 degree bag at OKPIK! I did have a liner though which might have brought my bag down to 5 degrees or so.

Thoughts?

Steve R
Okemos, MI

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Received on Sun Aug 20 18:39:21 2006