A few questions for ya.

[fullofadventure]

First of all I am looking to get gloves for the rain and have narrowed it down to two. The new OR Rain Claw Mitts http://www.orgear.com/home/style/home/handtools/gloves/ascent/70410, which claim to be waterproof and the MH Tempest SL http://www.mountainhardwear.com/www/action/catalog/DisplayStyle?id=1445 which I believe are not fully waterproof. Has anyone used these products or could recommend a good glove (in the 3oz range) for the approaching rainy season?

 

Second is has anyone used the GoLite Reed pant http://www.golitestore.com/store/NS_proddetail.asp?number=AM1718? How do they fit (loose or athletic cut)? I would only be layering over merino wool bottoms so I do not want them to be too baggy. I really like the 5oz weight and minimalist design.

 

Last are there any tips for tarp camping or could you recommend a websites that has some good info on pitching or tying knots. I think I might try to confront my fears of bugs, and such and give it a try because I really would like to save as much weight a possible. Most people that use tarps use adjustable trekking poles but I am thinking of going with the fixed length lightweight (4oz for the pair) Gossamer Gear poles. How will this affect the storm worthiness of my shelter? Would it be better to go with a more standard adjustable pole?

 

Thanks in advance.

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Any glove will get wet in the rain. Google Vinylove for truly waterproof gloves.

 

Golite pants are weird. Short legs for each size, no crotch gusset, not very 'athletic' cut, kinda boxy but not loose. I like their jackets better than their pants.

 

I don't see why you'd want such light poles (I use my Black diamond flicklocks for everything), but if you don't want to use poles to set up your shelter, I'd go with the Megalite, which comes with a center pole.