Category Archives: Rain Gear

Rain Kilt Showdown

Posted on March 6, 2011 by

A few weeks ago I posted a video review of my Cuben Fiber Trail Designs CloudKilt by ZPacks here on my blog. This is basically a rectangular piece of cuben fiber which is attached around the waist using a hook-and-loop … Continue reading →

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GoLite Tumalo Jacket Mod

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

Recently I purchased the GoLite Tumalo Pertex 2.5L Storm Jacket to replace another heavier rain jacket. (See review here.) I am really happy with everything about the jacket other than the foam cord locks that GoLite chose to use to … Continue reading →

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GoLite Tumalo Pertex 2.5L Storm Jacket Review

Posted on January 30, 2011 by

It is a quest that never ends…swapping out gear for something “better.” This is what I have done with my rain jacket. I have been using the Sierra Designs Cyclone Eco jacket and while it is a great jacket, I … Continue reading →

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ZPacks Cuben Fiber Backpack Cover

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

Some like a pack cover while others detest them. Me? Well, I like them. Don’t get me wrong though, I still use water “resistant” sacks inside my pack to help ensure my nice new down stays dry so that it … Continue reading →

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TrailLite Designs CloudKilt by ZPacks

Posted on January 8, 2011 by

So, thanks to the Jolly Green Giant’s post on a UL Rain Kilt I now am an official TrailLite Designs CloudKilt owner! (Note: it is not a full-time hiking kilt, but rather a UL rain kilt.) At 1.8 oz and … Continue reading →

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Update: SD Cyclone Jacket Return

Posted on September 4, 2010 by

Last year about this time, I was zipping the pit zip on my Sierra Design Cyclone Eco jacket and when I did so, the zipper completely pulled out of the jacket. I returned the jacket to SD for repair, however, … Continue reading →

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