RE: [Philmont]: RE: Another gear list

In 2001 I went horseback riding at Ponil wearing rain pants (Campmor
Backpacker II). Nothing was said about the type of pants. I was not the
only one wearing rain pants. The only long pants I carry backpacking
are my rain pants unless it is in very cold conditions all day, not just
at night.

Phil Brown
2003 709-F1

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> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 11:06 AM
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> Subject: [Philmont]: RE: Another gear list
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> I would have hesitations about swapping between the trail
> clothes and sleep clothes. It is a great idea, I wished I had
> thought abou it. However, it would only work in the best of
> circumstances. Going in June, your chances of rain are less,
> but I can remember a number of times during the summer where
> it just rains for days on end (like 5-10 days). Once you
> decide it is time to change over your trail clothes and sleep
> clothes, you wash the trail clothes and wear your previous
> sleep clothes for trail clothes, the newly washed clothes
> (now your sleep clothes) may not get to dry if you are in a
> rainy period.
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> Your sleep clothes have to be dry. They must also be free of
> food odors. If you spilled food on there that you can't get
> out with just camp suds, then you are increasing your odds of
> a close encounter with a bear.
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> It seems like a great idea if everything goes your way, but
> it is a little risky.
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> Also, on going commando style, for those that don't know it,
> that means not wearing any drawers (underwear) or as we say
> in the south, draws. I have talked to people who have liked
> and those who have disliked the experience. If you haven't
> tried it on the trail on a test hike, then I wouldn't risk
> doing anything different.
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> On using rain pants for activities, you can't use them for
> spar pole climbing at Crater and Pueblano. They also are not
> allowed on horse back rides. If you have some BSA
> pants,warmup pants, or BDU's (US Military camo pants) these
> are lighter than blue jeans but still able to be used in the
> activities that require long pants.
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> You've obviously put a lot of thought and planning into your
> stuff. Have fun out there.
>
> Jason
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> Retired Ranger
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> My equipment list for scouts: http://anvilgear.com/jason/backpacking
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