Morpheus
03-15-2010, 23:32
Last November, hiking in the mud on the AT, I found another great use for my OR Rocky Mtn. Low Gaiters: Convertible pants stuff sacks!
Cold in morning- keep pants legs on. As the day warms- zip off the pants legs and stuff into the gaiter. Plenty of room.
Cool off at dusk- pull up and zip on. No time or sitting required.
Last September, the south side of Big Bald was covered with stinging nettles. It would have been nice to quickly pull up the pants legs for protection if I had thought of it then.
This spring I'm trying this technique with PrAna Mojo shorts and Specialized leg warmers.
The Mojo's have a smooth wide elastic band with no strings or belts to pinch or abrade. The leg warmers are made for cycling, but I've found them great on mornings cooler than 50'.
Let me know if you try it and like it. :)
Cold in morning- keep pants legs on. As the day warms- zip off the pants legs and stuff into the gaiter. Plenty of room.
Cool off at dusk- pull up and zip on. No time or sitting required.
Last September, the south side of Big Bald was covered with stinging nettles. It would have been nice to quickly pull up the pants legs for protection if I had thought of it then.
This spring I'm trying this technique with PrAna Mojo shorts and Specialized leg warmers.
The Mojo's have a smooth wide elastic band with no strings or belts to pinch or abrade. The leg warmers are made for cycling, but I've found them great on mornings cooler than 50'.
Let me know if you try it and like it. :)