Tool Posted June 26, 2003 Share Posted June 26, 2003 I'm trying to get lighter with my clothing system on stuff like Rainier, etc. Right now I carry a DAS jacket, GTX shell (13 oz.), Puffball jacket, Schoeller jacket, windshirt, in addition to a silkweight top that I wear. I usually don't carry a sleeping bag. Should I be leaving any of this shit at home? And I know, it's all relative as to how cold you get, etc., etc., etc. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted June 26, 2003 Share Posted June 26, 2003 Tool said: Right now I carry a DAS jacket, GTX shell (13 oz.), Puffball jacket, Schoeller jacket, windshirt, in addition to a silkweight top that I wear. cripes, dude! that's way too much. what's the "DAS jacket"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b-rock Posted June 26, 2003 Share Posted June 26, 2003 Bring it all. If you wear it bring it again next time, otherwise leave it home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted June 26, 2003 Share Posted June 26, 2003 thelawgoddess said: what's the "DAS jacket"? see "das boat" for details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Posted June 26, 2003 Share Posted June 26, 2003 (edited) Tool said: I'm trying to get lighter with my clothing system on stuff like Rainier, etc. Right now I carry a DAS jacket, GTX shell (13 oz.), Puffball jacket, Schoeller jacket, windshirt, in addition to a silkweight top that I wear. I usually don't carry a sleeping bag. Should I be leaving any of this shit at home? And I know, it's all relative as to how cold you get, etc., etc., etc. Thanks. Could you clarify? I don't think I understand DAS Parka (heavy duty warm synthetic parka) Puffball Jacket (light duty synthetic jacket) GTX Jacket (your hardshell) Schoeler Jacket (your softshell) Windshirt (nylon windbreaker) Poly pro (duh) I'd say it depends on the forecast, but, you shouldn't need more than 2 of the jackets and the poly pro. If the weather's iffy, take the goretex and DAS parka, if descent forecast, schoeler and puffball, if great forecast (like in the 90's in Seattle) I'd take the windshirt and puffball. I could see carrying the Windshirt as an extra layer at all times, but other than that, you should be able to combine any 2 jackets to cover all conditions. The last trip I took up Rainier, it was the hot weekend about 3 or 4 weeks ago. I never got my synthetic parka out of the pack except to use as a pillow. I was fine in a softshell even on the summit, but I am a warmer dude than most of my partners. Edited June 26, 2003 by Bronco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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