My Favorite Ultralight Rain Jacket

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00:00 Hey y'all
00:12 Budget Option (Frogg Togg Ultralight Rain Suit)
02:00 Favorite Rain Jacket For Cold/Extreme Weather (AntiGravityGear Ultralight Rain Jacket)
04:02 Favorite Overall Rain Jacket (Enlightened Equipment Women's Visp)
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@jurassicstroller803 3 года назад

One of my favorite things about your videos is your invitation at the end. You give great reviews based on your perspective and then invite the other 349k subscribers to offer their experience as well. As an experienced (50+ years) backpacker I learn something from every video either from you or the comments or both. Thanks again!

@noneyerbusiness203 3 года назад

It has been a pleasure to watch your contributions the last 2 years. Thanks for all the great content! Uplifting, relaxing, informative and fun !

@emmabulmer32 3 года назад

I really appreciate that you put the weight in grams as well as ounces. Thank you from Australia x

@AmyTouhill 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much for doing all of this! I have done lots of tent camping and traveled staying out of my car but never did backpacking. I want to go on my first weekend backpacking trip in the next few weeks and your videos have helped me prepare so much! 🌞🌲💚✨

@codykelton1384 3 года назад

Loving your "favorite" series. Already anticipating the next!

@jessicafb5398 3 года назад

You look so happy in the rain on the trail! Thanks for another great video-I’ve been wanting to get a rain jacket!

@fgallogallo7 3 года назад

Always love when you put up a video Dixie. It’s always refreshing takes me away from what’s going on in this crazy world. Stay safe young lady. Also I was very informative.

@WanderingSwitchback 2 года назад

Always good to have a good rain jacket. Hikes in the rain are among my favorites!

@lebowskiunderachiever3591 2 года назад

I love hiking in the rain ☔!

@zaneearldufour 3 года назад

Weve got shitty spring / fall weather here in Michigan (many days of heavy rain + freezing nights) so I'll be coming back to this video soon

@TheKiltedAdventurer 3 года назад

Thank you. I've been getting out in the rain a lot more lately.

@butchbinion1560 3 года назад

Sure glad you keep putting out great content. Thank you

@dmacrasur3183 3 года назад

Luv seeing you Daisy. Ur so upbeat.

@sagehiker 3 года назад

Some of the most epic videos of your hikes star the Anti-gravity Gear jacket. Years of coated DWR $100 rain gear the really did not work for me when hiking in actual days on rain, I went with a good PAC-Lite Goretex parkas. The OR Foray that has full side zips is my current favorite. I still dayhike with my old Marmot Precip when I am looking for a wind shell that just needs to water resistant.

@OutLan 3 года назад

Nice that you show a full range of options from budget to expensive. I have a Frogg Toggs jacket and yes they're kind of like a trash bag but do the job. I have a hard time with $200 for a super-thin rain jacket which is probably why you'll never see me in an EE.

@griffinandsummer9808 3 года назад

Your videos are so informative, well organized, inspiring, passionate and calm. Thank you so much! I learned a lot from you. You inspire me to explore more and be more calm. :) Would you mind sharing a updated version on your how do you make videos and carry your electronics? I’m a mom always hiking with my toddler son. I found it hard to carry electronics that easy to access and comfortable at the same time. Thanks again!

@scottlattea5832 3 года назад

Very jealous, my nephew just ran into you today on a trail. Happy trails!!!!

@Stariana19 3 года назад

That's so cool 😎.

@aldenpark6224 3 года назад

Epic!

@SophisticatedDogCat 3 года назад

Did he get to blind her with his braht waht laht?

@believethebible88 3 года назад

Dixie, thanks for the info. I appreciate all the help. I backpacked 30 years ago and now I find myself backpacking again with my youngest son’s scout troop. I appreciate the update!

@AidaJof 3 года назад

Thank you Dixie for your suggestions and another great review! Love catching a glimpse of Daisy Mae ... LOL

@guitarhiker4449 3 года назад

Great choices!! I have found a great middle of the road rain jacket! The Frogg Toggs Xtreme lite! Kinda hard to find, but they run about $50 on amazon and other retailers. To me its a step up from the ultralite frogg toggs rain jacket, but not quite a visp. Xtreme lite uses their dri-pore 2nd generation material. Its 2 layer with taped seams. Wow!! Waterproof and very Breathable! I have been nearly living out of it at camp this year, with all the rain we have been getting. The interior is a soft to the skin material which is nice cause it doesn't get sticky/clammy like some other rainjackets do. The shell is a waterproof material, not a coating so it won't wet out. Mens medium weighs only 7oz. so its pretty ultralight in my book. They make a mens and womens version. Unfortunately no pants i'm aware of in this series. But you can search around for a pretty lightweight matching option. Stay safe! Hike on!

@mattbullock1673 3 года назад

Yes! We just bought a set of those and really like them! Yay Dixie!

@susiehilsman1360 3 года назад

Frumpy-perfect description of Frog Toggs! 😂 Also-a Fancy sighting! ❤️ Love that girl!

@robertrockwell7581 3 года назад

thanks Dixie. all good options. stays safe.

@scruffybackpacker1299 3 года назад

I've been using a Lightheart Gear rain jacket for about 3 years and I truly enjoy it. Not sure how it would fair below freezing but 3 season it's amazing so far.

@user-th9ek3jl7b 3 года назад

I use the Berghaus Hyper 100, just 97g/0.2lb and a Solid 3layer construction with high breathability and Waters resistance! One of the best Jackets i ever used, even with a heavy backpack

@jonstrongman3292 3 года назад

I've been using a Rab soft-shell for a while now. By far my favourite for the warmer months as it breathes incredibly well here in Australia. I also have the Arcteryx Theta (no longer made anymore) which is a great jacket for wild weather. Finally I have the Marmot Precip which now wets out really fast and it gets really clammy if the temp rises slightly.

@4potslite169 3 года назад

I totally agree w you about frogg toggs. Great in a pinch. Cheap, lightweight, I have a spare I throw in my car for just in case. But the fact that they don’t hold up well, and their billowy “fit” make them at best something I use as a backup simply because I already own a set. I’d never repurchase.

@DadBodDrumming 3 года назад

I have an Enlightened Equipment rain jacket and love it! It was pricey at about $125 but it has yet to let me down. And the hood has a small brim to keep rain from dripping down your face.

@danielyacykewych4066 2 года назад

Insane that you can access inside of the jacket through the pit zips. I own this jacket but haven’t used it yet but that little pro tip makes me think it’s a keeper.

@JamieJenkins2001 4 месяца назад

I like that you show a raincoat being worn in sunny weather since it makes me feel less weird for wearing my favorite raincoat all the time (I wear it so much I treat it like a dress).

@OszvaldJuhasz 3 года назад

thanks for this video!

@neptunerising493 3 года назад

I’m 6’ 1” 180lbs and I love my 2020 OR Helium rain jacket XL size. Honestly I bought it because it fits perfectly, it’s very light and I love the royal blue color. Works great in light rain and then I pull out the umbrella with harder rain and rain kilt...

@Ishm4el 3 года назад

Real talk. I used to live in Florida. Hiking the Florida Trail in the "winter", great idea! If you went in the summer,...= a dead Dixie. No one wants that. I hope you enjoy it but the spring would have been better. Before you leave Florida go visit Butterfly World. Super cool place! Happy trails Dixie!

@Wondering_Fireball 3 года назад

I love my Visp coat and pants. I ordered with pit zips. I love the way it’s sized to wear over other cold weather gear unlike the Zpacks rain coat that fits a little to snug for my likes.

@cheri7828 3 года назад

Black Diamond Stormline Stretch. Material is really nice,, not at all plastic feeling, keeps me dry and breathes fairly well when I wear a pack. I think I would enjoy the EE Visp but really want a pocket, or two.

@floorticket 3 года назад

For warmer months a poncho with grommets at the corners staked down, doubles as a wind block for a cooking area, etc. and easily covers you and your pack while hiking in a the rain.

@EatCarbs 3 года назад

Thanks for the video

@somedavechannel 3 года назад

lately sporting the poncho tarp for full cover and ventilation!

@mikeschiebel 3 года назад

Love the vid. I've used AntiGravityGear and MontBell's rain jackets; both because of the pit zips. Both great jackets even if I'm not in the best mood when needing to wear them :-)

@gboltonatrail1099 3 года назад

The Packa is awesome! Just over $100 bucks and is a combo Rain Jacket (with Pit Zips), Poncho, and Pack Cover. Best of all worlds!

@davidbuben3262 3 года назад

Ya BUBEN again on rain gear. My fondest memories were at 10 above to twenty below zero. The snow was dry. This was at work in an outdoor industry. Of the times. 1975-1993ish Tongass national forest. The season was over but circumstances dictated we carried on. I was actually the boss, called the Hook tender. I wore only long handle black wool, union suit (Woolies) trap door and all, and rain gear and cork boots that was it, no pants or hickory shirt no police brace suspenders no nuthin, and was so comfy and maneuverable. 'Course had to carry my rucksack as had no pockets. I hope you get my drift as it was,has been and is still the most dangerous job in America. Not proud of that, just true. Life of the Alaskan Logger. Ciao for Now!

@davidbuben3262 3 года назад

K...Dixie, now have to comment on, and hope I'm not boring you to er sleep. Like so many other been there done that gals and jackass guys like me, ...before you reply, I know very few can relate to these comments. I understand, you having never been in these circumstances. Very dangerous and unforgiving world of the wild places. Sometimes unjust.

@biketoworkscott 3 года назад

Thank you !

@4potslite169 3 года назад

I have several favorite rain jackets that I use depending on conditions: OUtdoor Research, Berghaus, and REI brands are what I use most. The OR is lighter weight and more breathable and I wear that in warm weather. The REI is a heavier bomb proof jacket that is bright orange for really wet colder weather and in hunting season. My Berghaus is a great all purpose jacket that I rely on most often and is a good compromise between all the features I need. I find having several jackets w different strengths gives me the ability to have just what I want for the conditions I’m in. And since you are swapping out depending on weather they wear really well and last a good long while.

@michaelmcgowan9518 3 года назад

I live in New Mexico, it rarely rains. I often just enjoy getting wet. My sun umbrella works as my rain gear.

@sindex 3 года назад

Crazy to me I never hear anyone talk about the Montbell Versalite. It's without a doubt my favorite rain jacket. Pit zips, super breathable, super adjustable all over the place, and a velcro/elastic combo on the wrists so you can cinch them down, but still take it off without undoing the velcro. It's absolutely awesome, especially in the humid south.

@queenanne94101 3 года назад

sindex Probably because it’s $200+ dollars and It is sized for prepubescent boys. My husband is not a big guy but it fit him like a straight jacket. They should start making them for regular sized people and maybe even for people who have a few extra pounds (add an XXL and even an XXXL). Most of us would gladly pay top dollar for a great piece of gear that fits comfortably. Finally, I have heard two gear reviewers say that it wets out quickly for the money. All that combined, I never gave it a second thought.

@sindex 3 года назад

Not my experience at all with wetting out and sizing was perfectly in line with their chart, but I'm not here to convince you otherwise.

@queenanne94101 3 года назад

sindex Thanks for the feedback. It’s hard to know what information to go by so you just need to try them and decide for yourself. Hopefully we will find the right rain jackets for each of us. Happy trails. 🏕

@jetmech9287 3 года назад

There's no reason to buy Montbell for any piece of gear that a trash bag can approximate.

@ziggystardog 3 года назад

I’ve found the Versalite impossible to find in stock ANYWHERE. Even from Montbell. I ended up buying a couple other brands, but still don’t have a favorite. Waiting for my Visp with pitzips to come in, and hoping the third time is the charm.

@NickFrom1228 3 года назад

I have a hiking buddy that wears Frog Togs and they work well. One thing I might mention as a budget option is simply watching your local thrift stores. I've seen very expensive jackets sold there for dirt cheap. Just know your jackets ahead of times so you can recognize a good one and evaluate its condition. I've scored a bunch of hiking equipment this way. The key is being able to tell what is good and what isn't.

@lymanclark5537 3 года назад

Just bought the Snugpack Patrol Poncho. It will cover you and your pack. It also has sleeves and the sides are closed unlike most ponchos. It was around $40 on Amazon.

@romuloaugusto3003 3 года назад

Excelente documentário. Parabéns. Ultreya.

@seandenney5780 3 года назад

My regular rain jacket is the EMS Stasher Jacket. Lightweight, durable, and affordable. I’ve never used rain pants, but I think they do have the matching pants in the Stasher line. My cold weather rain jacket/ shell is the EMS Ascent. More expensive, but it is designed for cold weather, comes with pit zips, pockets, heavy duty zippers, adjustable wrist seals, etc.

@kristinegoodman7534 3 года назад

I bought a $20 rain jacket at Sierra Trading Post in 2014. I have no idea what brand it is but it's still my go-to for backpacking! That thing has taken a beating too.

@OrvilFields 3 года назад

The only rain jacket I’ve ever used is the Zpacks Vertice. Actually I’ve only used it as a wind jacket until day before yesterday I tried it in the rain and it was ok. I usually only use an umbrella.

@AbcDef-tr5uy 3 года назад

Thank you

@everettmunoz8253 3 года назад

We use frogg togg.... Fancy jackets always eventually leak. It rains a lot in Oregon

@AbcDef-tr5uy 3 года назад

Thankyou

@antsy_does 3 года назад

Not true. I have a "fancy" one from MontBell and NO leaking. Ever. In years.

@AbcDef-tr5uy 3 года назад

@@antsy_does thank you for everyone's input here to my question. It most appreciated! I have thought long and hard about this issue and a combination of my experience on the AT and all of your comments have led me to this conclusion or perhaps temporary thoughts until further evaluation. It seems to me as has always been the case, that there will be trade offs in one aspect or the other. The expected extremes,duration and application will be the determinating factors of choice and this explains the controversy of options as all conditions of the afore mentioned will result in a different experience. Pick you poison if you will. Thank you all again!

@TheDesiLiter 3 года назад

I have the norrona falketind gore tex jacket. I live in Norway, and I use/bring that jacket year round. 😊

@danielkutcher5704 3 года назад

I got a rain jacket from Lightheart Gear that looks EXACTLY like the blaze orange one that you showed from Antigravity Gear. Same price, too! The pit zips on mine leak, leaving the clothing on my forearms wet after some extended rain. I seam sealed it and double checked it to make sure it wasn't the seams.

@LRNewark 3 года назад

Hi there! Thank you for another informative video. Looking at the Visp for my Camino Frances pilgrimage. From your review it sounds like you really like the Visp. One concern I have is the breathability- don’t want to get wet from the inside. Just looking for a last bit of confidence in this jacket. Thank you

@kristymoore7052 3 года назад

I’d love to hear a vid about puffy coats as I am learning that not all are alike. I have a Patagonia “something” but am learning that it wouldn’t be warm enough for snow or very cold conditions.

@antsy_does 3 года назад

She has one of those videos already, check through her library.

@CS-in3pg 3 года назад

Dixie can be soaking wet and freezing cold and she just keeps right smiling so big and pretty that you'd think she's having the time of her life!!! We love you Dixie!! 😍

@constancemiller3753 3 года назад

She's amazing and that smile brings the sun. 👏

@kenkrausse3624 3 года назад

She is

@cardiacbob 3 года назад

My go to is whatever is on clearance at the Columbia outlet store!!

@Clemyfourtwenty 3 года назад

Badlands Venture Jacket, Insulated, Pit Zips, looks coolAF.

@TheHealthyHiker 3 года назад

Hey Dixie - thanks as always, for your great hiker's advice! I wore a Marmot Goretex on the PCT, and found that it eventually soaked through in every rain storm. It seems to be ok in light rain, or around town, with no pack, but my shoulders were always the first thing to soak through. You didn't comment on water-proofness in this vid, so just wondering about that on-trail...are you saying these three are your faves because they all keep you dry on a full-on rainy day, with a pack on?

@verticledomain4210 3 года назад

Hardly ultralight but I use the REI Rainier Rain jacket as a basic outer shell in basic color runs about $44.00. A great versatile value in my opinion. I'll throw my military style poncho over everything, including backpack in the rain, it's also my tarp shelter very versatile. I wear a lot of nylon, it's light and dries quickly. In general, I'd prefer to hunker down than get wet if possible.

@alaskabornheathen8902 3 года назад

I haven’t found a 100% waterproof rain jacket yet that I like. I may have to check out Enlightened Equipment. I did find some nylon Rei rain pants on sale for about 20 bucks though in my size, so I snatched those right up a few weeks ago. Right now my go to is my Wiggys Ducksback jacket. It’s pretty lightly insulated with an insulation that isn’t affected by water and the outer material is the closest thing that does what Goretex claims to do without any of the harsh chemical treatments. It’s 3 tightly woven layers of nylon. The water does indeed bead off like a Ducks back. Love Wiggys products. Might not be the lightest stuff out there but it’s comparatively affordable, dang tough, warm when soaking wet even below freezing and Made in the USA!

@greenfeetoutdoors2779 3 года назад

Thanks Dixie

@SuperAudionut 3 года назад

In PNW, I prefer to go with hardshell like the Outdoor Research Foray goretex. With the extended zip vents, I can control ventilation and remain dry much better than with any soft-shell that I have tried. I pay the weight penalty, 16oz. Lifetime warranty. Great for daily use plus hiking/climbing/biking/mountaineering. Not confident that EE Visp will work as well.

@nikitia82 3 года назад

I Love Outdoor Research , pit zips, zip pockets, brim on hood adjustable 3 ways. Wind proof and Breathable, 69 dollars on sale. Even packs small velcro sleeves. I even use it riding my Motorcycle its Bomb Proof. I Just Love it. Must be the Apollo jacket but mine must be the mans. Older version it doesnt stretch.

@johneason6540 3 года назад

Me too. Im a believer i. OR!!@

@ChristianeBenson 3 года назад

Which OR jacket? The one I often see mentioned by backpackers is the Helium, but that doesn’t have pit zips or the adjustable hood. It’s also more expensive. I’ve never seen much mention of their other rain gear so far.

@danieljenkins2468 3 года назад

@@ChristianeBenson I had a Helium II jacket that I just sent back for a refund. It wets out in less than 1 hour on the trail in a light rain, with the temperature in the fifties, and if it breaths at all I sure couldn't tell. As far as I am concerned, these supposedly Waterproof and Breathable jackets don't keep you as dry as the old style PVC coated polyester, non breathable jackets. Did I say breathable? save your money and get a jacket that can actually keep you dry, like the jackets Dixie wore on the AT, PCT, and the CDT. Ever hear her complain about those jackets wetting out? PVC coated polyester is the reason. It will be interesting to see how that new Visp works out, and I hope it does work out, but we'll have to wait and see on that one.....

@ChristianeBenson 3 года назад

@@danieljenkins2468 I have an REI Goretex rain jacket that was designed for backpacking. It seems to be one of their less popular models, for whatever reason. It has pit zips, and the hand pockets are set higher up to be above the hip belt. I was out in a pretty good thunderstorm for over an hour without getting wet at all. I love it, but it’s probably a bit heavier than the raincoats she’s looking at.

@danieljenkins2468 3 года назад

@@ChristianeBenson I hope it works out for you. I really do. But what caught my eye was the pit Zips. Why would a Beathable Gore Tex coat need pit Zips? You can get a polyurethane coated and ultralight shell with pit zips that will keep you dry as a bone through a long day in the rain. An hour is one thing. All day is something else. But then again the coat you got very well may fit your bill perfectly, but when you are 4 days out from the nearest trailhead, you need something that will keep you dry all day, day after day, or you could be in for a really miserable time of it, if not worse. Just sayin'........

@badcrispy3933 3 года назад

I like any rain jacket made from gortex shake dry material. My first one was a cycling jacket made by Gore and I am currently using a runners jacket by mammut. Superlite, never gets wet, and on sale. Always on sale. Not super durable but I have carried the mammut for 3 years and it still like new. Even used it to a soggy baseball game.

@delphinelesterlost3285 3 года назад

I've yet to experience serious rain, being in Australia but the Marmot precip seems to be good

@harryhayen6092 3 года назад

My rain jacket of choise is the RAB Phantom, it is superlight with about 100g/3,5oz, it is breathable and it packs down to the size of a softball. RAB is in the UK and they know how to deal with rain because it is raining every single day in the UK ;-))))

@marcohanig4589 3 года назад

This may be OT since it isn't strictly about ultralight. I've been using the same outer shell for hiking as for mountaineering. I've been using the Arcteryx Beta LT. Bomber protection, pit zips, layers well. Yes it's 14 oz, yes it's expensive, but when I want protection, I REALLY want protection. Has done the trick for me in 40+ mph wind at freezing temps as well as day-long driving rain. If it's "nice" conditions (warmer and just raining) I skip any mid-layer and wear light base and outer shell only. That said, I'll try the Visp. If it offers equivalent protection at a fraction of the weight, I'll jump for joy. Or maybe it's time for me to have TWO jackets...

@andreasweber5638 3 года назад

Far too often I use rocks to scratch myself. A 3layered GoreTex hardschell is what I dance in with. Just ordered an Arcteryx Beta LT and i don’t mind the extra weight

@johnstewart1148 3 года назад

Black diamond storm line stretch 😎

@zerohero187 3 года назад

My favorite is the Stio Ender Paclite. Comes in men's or women's. A few different colors. It's fully waterproof but very breathable. Made from Gore-Tex Paclite. Seem sealed, waterproof zippers and pit zips. It's a little heavier at 14oz but it also is windproof so it takes the place of 2 jackets. The down side is the price. At $250 it's certainly not going to be in everyone's budget. If you do decide to pull the trigger on one, I promise you won't be disappointed.

@amysthe-wise-one8493 3 года назад

For extreme weather (aka winter blizzard wet weather) I have an ancient Dead Bird that is about to be retired after so many years of use but my in-the-pack rain jacket I've been using last few years for 3 seasons is MH's Stretch Ozonic. I realize most will say it's not a true rain jacket but for the hiking I do, it does the job. It's not ultralight but it is durable and didn't spend that much on either of the ones I have. (I had a helium II but wasn't pleased at all with it so it went away.)

@idrissamorehouse5776 2 года назад

Looking for a new jacket to replace my MARMOT -thanks for the ideas -never had heard of the second and third brands you mentioned :)

@InSurrealtime 3 года назад

I like having an ultralight puffy, but a more durable multi-purpose shell. I like my Marmot PreCip, it's 10oz (M, L) but durable and breathable which is very important for me.

@bassenji5565 3 года назад

are more affordable as well!

@Erik_The_Viking 3 года назад

Just bought one on sale from Marmot! Thanks!

@AbcDef-tr5uy 3 года назад

Thank you

@janefreeman4121 3 года назад

Montbell versalite. Virtually the same weight and has pockets. Also a touch warmer probably than the visp or zpacks rain jacket.

@alexpeebles 3 года назад

I’ve been using the Frogg Toggs Xtreme Lite jacket for a while now. Never really see anyone talking about it.

@johnshaw8228 3 года назад

Oh my goodness! How cute.

@glendabaghian1145 3 года назад

$39 Red Ledge "free reign" rain jacket i bought at my local outdoors store. Not 4oz. UL but has all the bells... Ripstop shell, taped seams, extended length back, pit zips, full length chest mesh pockets w/ waterproof/resistant zippers, drawstring top of hood...

@mmamallama1827 3 года назад

Still watching. Still not a hiker 🤣 IDK. I love the idea of it anyway ❤️ and Dixie would be a great hiking friend. I would hike with you Dixie 👍🏻

@hoisinholdup 3 года назад

Would love to see you test a shakedry jacket for durability

@MauraTierney 3 года назад

C7 Women GORE-TEX Shakedry Jacket It's only 3.4 oz I have been loving it, but go up some sizes 😊

@chesterogilvie1393 3 года назад

Hahaha just the info I was looking for

@sattja1 3 года назад

Just want to say this is the most awesomestest RU-vid channel ever. Lol

@randyholloway920 3 года назад

OR Helium 2 is lighter and can be cheaper on sale, which happens often. No pit zips, but highly breathable.

@ntxmike3705 3 года назад

Frogg Toggs for life!

@cielrobinson 2 года назад

just ordered a small frogg toggs ul2 to replace my torrentshell. Shaving off maybe half of 10oz

@charlesarmstrong-smyth7516 3 года назад

My wife and I really enjoy and find your videos very helpful. A bit off topic, have you done or would you consider doing a video on the garmin inreach? Or is there another device you would reccomend?

@davidbuben3262 3 года назад

Camped more than once back in the 70s in minus 30 below zero above treeline. Powerline pass. 20 feet of snow. 300$ north face goose down sleeping bag, kelty tent yada yadda. Was very comfy. Awoke at 1a.m. to what I thought was morning, got out to at least 3 Wolfpacks howling all around to see the moon rising above the peaks and so huge that you could see all the craters and the sea of tranquility,...tears streaming down my face...couldn't catch my breath...

@pblount007 3 года назад

Great video, as usual. Does Visp work well as a wind shirt?

@slythenavigator1131 3 года назад

I decided this year that Gore-tex was really not worth the money... It was still a bit pricey with my choice of a new OR Helium, but my next one will probably be below 100$... Many thanks from Canada,

@robertfrost5161 3 года назад

The Frogg Togg extreme light jacket is pretty durable for about 40.00 dollars. Has pockets and vest pocket. It is about 6.5 oz and packs in its pocket.

@frankzappa2451 3 года назад

I have a frog toggs that is seam taped. The seam tape cracked in the pit area and pokes me if I don't wear a thicker shirt. Other than that, it's worked well. ✌️

@juliebright1542 3 года назад

I have the Arcteryx Beta UL jacket (goretex) since I have been through 4 rain jackets already (non had the Gortex) I decided to spend the extra money. So far so good - but I haven't been in a downpour either in it. Area - PNW - Oregon.

@jeremypierce1979 3 года назад

You should check out outdoor research they have a lot of good rain and jackets for this kind of Outdoor hiking that works really well

@nessazee 3 года назад

I love my OR rain jacket. I got it through REI’s used store so it was a really reasonable price as well... I think I paid $75 for a practically brand new jacket

@MrJenssen 3 года назад

Pretty sure she knows of OR and has used stuff like the Helium already. Most thru hikers are very familiar with them.

@Hokiealum99 3 года назад

Helium 2. Was on the top of my list for the first year I owned one. Now it’s on the bottom. Started wetting out after a year. It was maybe in roughly 5 rain events. Never again. Went with a Zpacks as a replacement.

@morganhansson982 3 года назад

Ever considered weight- and bulkwise trading the down jacket for a heavier but arguably improved rain jacket? Personally I love the Bergans super lett rain jacket even if it comes in at 500 grams. To me it doubles as a windstopper as well, even in -20C I am comfortable with just that jacket and a light fleece beneath. The pit zips helps removing trapped heat greatly which is another reason I love it. Coincidently it looks very much like the Visp does. As always your video is excellent, thank you.

@danielyacykewych4066 3 года назад

Wondering about your puffy- is that the Ex-Lite Anorak? Do you like it? lready have the AGG rain jacket and it is clutch in cold or heavy wind at trapping warm air. The wind can really cut you to shreds and having a true wind layer and absolutely waterproof layer is a win for me even if it can get sweaty.