Rain suit - Appalachian Trail

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#1 
									Folks, I'm tired of Frogg Toggs, tell me a good light weight & breathable rainsuit to buy for backpacking...thanks

									_Chairman_
#2 
									Chairman, I got rid of my rain suit, and replaced it with the Golite Poncho. The Golite Poncho is light weight, and can also be set up as a shelter. It is also extra long to help protect your backpack. To see more go to trailjournals/DreamWalker GA.>ME. 2011 and click on gear.

									_DreamWalker_
#3 
									Poncho....  only way to go.

									_LongTime_
#4 
									Thanks, I'll checkout the Ponchos....

									_chairman_
#5 
									I'm a poncho man myself, as well. I prefer the $1 'emergency' lightweight variety: its the lightest, cheapest and most easily replaced.  I've used ponchos on AT, PCT, CDT, and other thru-hikes.  If your pack is small enough, you won't even need a pack cover anymore – it will fit under the poncho.  Waterproof (plastic) & quite breathable from the open skirt-like bottom... The only downside Is in high winds – a little bit of the 'Marilyn Monroe effect:)  

									_freebird_
#6 
									with a litewait poncho, you can use any quick drying pants if it's cold.   if it's windy, perhaps you can use rubber bands to keep poncho from flapping over your head !

									_inchworm plumber_