Re: [Paddlewise] Weatherproof Jacket

> Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2003 23:33:39 -0800
> From: "Doug Lloyd" <dalloyd_at_telus.net>
> Subject: [Paddlewise] Weatherproof Jacket
> 
> Don't tell Tim Shuff I said this, but the rain is getting on my case here in
> BC - endless. So, anyone had any luck with the newer lightweight,
> breathable, waterproof rain jackets for camping duty while coastal kayaking?

I'm a fan of carrying one really good jacket for one-water and in-camp. In
the clothing system I used for paddling the coast in summer I had one of the
new Gore-Tex touring jackets with latex wrist gaskets and a sprayskirt
tunnel with an open collar and hood. I wore a wetsuit and slipped this
jacket on for snotty days. It doubled as a great storm-proof raincoat in
camp. Once I had the camp set up I'd usually change clothes and wore an
insulated windbreaker for lounging around under the kitchen tarp. This was a
great system and I don't think you can do any better for keeping dry than to
wear one of these jackets, which is essentially a drytop with a hood instead
of a neck gasket. If I was doing serious paddling in winter or planning to
spend some time upside down I would consider doing the same system with a
Gore-Tex expedition drysuit ($$$$!). I think bringing a rain jacket is
redundant and just leaves you with one more piece of wet gear to pack away.
 
Tim Shuff
Editor
www.adventurekayakmag.com 
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