Hi all! I'm planning a month long trip on the northeast AT this coming summer with my then 10-year old and am working through his gear, trying to upgrade some things to cut weight and bulk. He's pretty small (55lbs, size 8) so I end up carrying a lot of his gear...
Right now I'm stuck on a rain jacket for him. The kids' version of frog toggs is thick and bulky and just ick. I do use the adult ultralite set for myself and have been happy with the utility vs weight.
His current jacket is an old (OLD, like handed down through multiple families old) llbean jacket that does the job, but weighs about 13oz and is bulky. It has some kind of lining that is totally and unnecessary, but it's beyond just cutting it out... Probably isn't the most waterproof either at this point, who knows.
Thoughts on these? Apparently manufacturers can't be bothered to list the weights of items for kids.
Lands End Navigator - shows as being packable, which means it's probably pretty thin. Major pro - $20ish total even with shipping - https://www.landsend.com/pp/StylePage-443477_8J.html
Marmot Precip boys - $31 for certain colors, http://www.rei.com/product/859366/ma...in-jacket-boys (I've heard this one mentioned but it might be bulkier?)
Columbia Glennaker - $30, but again, no weight info or packability photos, but at least free returns - http://smile.amazon.com/Columbia-Boy...dp/B00S6P1W26/
Any other ideas? Most things are made for adults and he's too small even for women's sizes...
So typing it out, I guess I'm leaning toward that first one, but I'd be out $8 shipping if it comes and it's heavier than we wanted. But the marmot is tempting since I know I've seen it on people's lists.
Alternatively, since it's an august hike, should I just assume it won't be THAT wet and have him bring a 99c emergency poncho? Feel kind of bad doing that when I have a full frog toggs set.
Thanks for your help, WB!
-Alyssa