[Public-List] Foul weather gear

[Peter Milley]

Gord,
Your absolutely right. I paid a little extra for Musto Offshore gear ordered
from England and have never had any regrets.
Peter

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gordon Laco" <mainstay at csolve.net>
To: "dlandrigan at landrigan.net, Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all"
<public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 9:47 AM
Subject: Re: [Public-List] Foul weather gear


> I used to advise people to buy the best gear they can afford; that is for
> safety as much as for comfort.
>
> I would advise staying away from breathable stuff; it will leak.  The best
> is to go for heavy waterproof (I think Gill is a good maker) and buy it
> loose so that you can ventilate it occasionally to prevent condensation.
>
> My two cents worth...
>
> G
>
>
>
> >
> >  Hey Everyone,
> >
> >  After a brush with hypothermia this weekend, my wife and I have
> >  decided it?s time to invest in some decent foul weather gear before
> >  fall.
> >
> >
> >  We?re familiar with Gill from past experience and would probably lean
> >  toward the Gill Atlantic line. But wanted to see if there are better
> >  and/or cheaper options available that anyone recommends.
> >
> >
> >  Also, if anyone knows great sources for inexpensive foul weather gear,
> >  either online or in the VA-MD area or New England, we?d love to hear
> >  them.
> >
> >
> >  Thanks
> >
> >  Dan Landrigan
> >
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