>> Red Ledge Thunderlight it has gotten good reviews and is only 12oz. << I second the Red Ledge jacket. I have the jacket that has pit zips and good vents and pants, which zip up the outside be both legs. Breathable is good for when you are sitting around NOT generating a lot of perspiration as there a limit to how fast moisture can move. You sweat faster that it evaporates even with nothing on at times. That said, I really like the gear. The jacket is short enough that I can use it to paddle in as I don't yet have a paddling shell, and when un-zipped the pants are like having shorts on, but you can quickly zip up when that downpour happens. In the fall when water temps are moderate I wear poly long johns and the rain gear for wind breaks hiking, climbing and paddling. If I go for a swim the poly/raingear is sorta like a wet suit. And at that price, if I rip it on sharp rock or some pro, I've not lost that much, provided I can find a replacement. Cheers, Carey *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Dec 04 2003 - 07:59:36 PST
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