[philmont] Frogg Toggs?

Shane,
I guess Frogg Toggs are ok. I haven't seen too many of them out on the
trail, however. I think they hold out the rain ok (afterall, that's what
they're supposed to do), but I'm not sure how resilient they are from
tearing, etc. It's my opinion that other rainsuits are better suited to
backpacking.

If you're looking for options, I can strongly recommend the Cabelas Packable
Nylon Raingear. My son and I both have jacket and pants and love them.
They're lightweight, pack into the pocket of the jacket and pack about the
size of a nerf football. When one considers spending $60 vs. $175 and up
for Gore-Tex and the like, you can't go wrong.

Here are some links. (Cabelas has the longest links known to mankind.)
Note the rain gear also comes in Tall sizes.
Jacket:
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0024473922553a&type=product&cmCat=search&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&QueryText=Packable+Nylon+Raingear&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=Packable+Nylon+Raingear&noImage=0

Pants:
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0024473922228a&type=product&cmCat=search&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&QueryText=Packable+Nylon+Raingear&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=Packable+Nylon+Raingear&noImage=0

Women's Jacket:
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0025292912261a&type=product&cmCat=search&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&QueryText=Packable+Nylon+Raingear&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=Packable+Nylon+Raingear&noImage=0

Women's Pants:
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0025292912262a&type=product&cmCat=search&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&QueryText=Packable+Nylon+Raingear&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=Packable+Nylon+Raingear&noImage=0

Good luck in your search. I already see others have a different viewpoint
about Frogg Toggs. Choosing gear is fun, isn't it?

Pete Swiggum
Advisor - Crew 9404
Green Bay, WI
Philmont 2005

----- Original Message -----
From: <mycales@tx.rr.com>
To: "philmont List Member" <philmont@troop47.com>
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 6:44 AM
Subject: [philmont] Frogg Toggs?

>I have the pleasure of outfitting my youngest daughter who has decided
>she'd like to try this backpacking thing before our trek next year. I've
>hit the REI and Backcountry sales for pack, bag, and pad. Boots will be a
>local puchase.
>
> I need rain gear. Does anyone out there have any experience with the
> Frogg Toggs? I have Gore Tex and the Red Ledge pseudo-Gore Tex, but am
> looking for something lighter (and much less expensive in case this
> doesn't work out...) for her to carry.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Shane (from work)

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