[at-l] Clothes for the AT

[jplynch]

I hike in swim-suit type of multi-purpose shorts.  I carry wind pants, very light,
for cool evenings in camp or trail wear if it really gets cold.  I also carry in
cold weather, leggings (long underwear).  This has proven (to me) to be a good set
up for the weight (19.8 oz).

Carla & Dave Hicks wrote:

> This is another YMMV issue.
>
> Many (I  suspect maybe a majority) like/use those convertible pants/shorts.
>
> I don't.
>
> As the late day cooling calls for long pants, I would rather have a pair with
> a dry crouch.  Just putting dry leg extensions on still damp sweated up shorts
> doesn't do a thing for my comfort level.
>
> Ditto crossing a stream.  Off come the pants and socks. On goes the shorts and
> the crocs, or boots w/o socks.  Cross that damn cold stream.  Off comes the
> wet shorts.  Towel off.  On goes the long pants.  On go the dry socks w/ a
> plastic bag, homemade syl nylon socks, etc between them and the boots.
>
> Chainsaw
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Mantooth" <tom.mantooth at comcast.net>
> To: "AT-l" <at-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 6:21 PM
> Subject: [at-l] Clothes for the AT
>
> >>
> SNIP
> I plan to
> use the hiking clothes with zip of legs on the pants and zip off sleeves
> on the shirt.  I felt that would be lighter than carrying both long and
> short.
> SNIP
> <<
>
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James P. ("Jim") Lynch
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