Umbrella w wind jacket vs rain parka in July....

[saltysack]

A very timely post from Swami on wet weather hiking.

http://www.thehikinglife.com/2017/06...d-wet-weather/


as far as gear list, here is an abbreviated list as I haven't done a formal one in years, not all inclusive but pretty close.

Golite UL-20 quilt (the old good style) - 20oz
MLD Burn - about 14 oz. with all the extra pockets.
X-lite -about 9-10 oz.
midstyle shelter MYOG -7 oz.
tigoat bivy -8 oz.

lightweight down jacket
wind shirt.
long sleeve lightweight shirt.
disposable poncho.
umbrella.

may take cook set - MLD 850ml pot with ULC Caldrea stove - 5oz.

Forgot to ask which brella you ended up with....assuming the liteflex?


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[Malto]

Forgot to ask which brella you ended up with....assuming the liteflex?


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Yes, that's the one.

It rained 6" in about 24 hours while we were on the trip. It made me a huge fan of umbrellas after giving some of my fellow hikers crap about them.

[Riocielo]

"Stupid that way" means options to stay comfortable. The umbrella has as many practical uses at camp as in the trail. It's standard equipment for all of my hikes, as is raingear.

And options to stay safe as well.


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