I’ve got both. I’ve used both. I like both. I’m well aware of the pluses & minuses of going with an Umbrella on the AT. I’ll be heading out to Central Virginia in mid April and I’m thinking of going strictly umbrella. My question & concern is whether to leave the jacket at home or take both. I don’t need the extra weight, but do I need the rain jacket for warmth? For town? For hanging out at camp? I’ll be layering as usual, so I probably don’t need the rain jacket & I’m just being extra cautious.
What do all of you Umbrella users do? FYI, mine is an original GoLite w/ the GG attachments.
I’m sure I’ll be fine without the jacket, but leaving the old comfort zone can be difficult.
Thanks for the input.