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Subject: Re: information on Sequoia National Fore - (nf)
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Date: Thu, 11-Aug-83 05:42:30 EDT
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inmet!wisen    Aug 10 10:59:00 1983

   As for rain-gear:   You've probably heard of Gore-tex material, which
is pretty expensive and claims to ventilate well so that you can exert
without becoming soaked by perspiration.   I've used it, and I can testify
that it is indeed expensive (unless you get it at a camping goods surplus
store, as I did), and it does indeed keep you fairly dry inside, despite
your strenuous exertion.  I recommend an investment in the cheapest
Gore-tex suit that covers you adequately.  For any rain-suit, while you're
trying it out in the store, think about all the ways that rain can sneak 
thru deficiencies in the design.  That's more important than fit.
----------Bruce W.