[Paddlewise] Weatherproof Jacket

From: Greg Dunlap <blackey_at_sonic.net>
Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2003 10:38:27 -0800
http://www.nrscatalog.com/product.asp?pfid=2584


Alex brings up a good point and one to be considered.  This jacket is
something to throw on when it gets windy/cold/nasty, pick one or several.
It will keep you warm and can be applied over your PFD.  If you get
spray/rain etc. you will be somewhat dry and warm.  If, however, you roll
over or have to wet exit, the degree of dryness now becomes mote and reduces
itself to a wet/soaked/waterlogged (depending on how tightly wrapped you
made it) jacket surrounding you.

It's a good idea.  Your sitting in your kayak and have nasty weather
surrounding you and do you want to take off your PFD to put on a jacket?
This would suffice if you were sure that nothing was going to happen to
involve you in rescuing your self.  If however the other became true, you
could now have Xlbs of wet fabric to contend with along with all the hell
breaking loose around you.

Personal Call I say.


Greg Dunlap
Santa Rosa, CA

380 28' 675" N
1220 45' 247" W
157 feet above sea level

blackey_at_sonic.net <mailto:blackey_at_sonic.net>

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