Grady.J
Lil-Rokslider
Anyone ever used a rain wrap from some of the UL companies in lieu of rain pants? I always have my gaiters with me that come up to just below my knees, and a rain wrap would come down to about the top of them. They seem pretty popular in the UL backpacking world.
I'm interested in the weight savings of course, but also the breathability, extra utility as a mini ground cloth etc, and possibly being a little quieter without the sound of a shell fabric rubbing between your legs. Concerns would be durability for bushwacking, though that would depend a lot on the material choice, and effect on stride length and climbing over things, though that would also depend on the design. Price point is nice compared to the high end rain gear, but I've already got a pair so that's a moot point now.
I'm interested in the weight savings of course, but also the breathability, extra utility as a mini ground cloth etc, and possibly being a little quieter without the sound of a shell fabric rubbing between your legs. Concerns would be durability for bushwacking, though that would depend a lot on the material choice, and effect on stride length and climbing over things, though that would also depend on the design. Price point is nice compared to the high end rain gear, but I've already got a pair so that's a moot point now.