Today Charlie and I are heading over to Lawless Park for a hike. The temperature is about 35 degrees right now with expected highs of 52 degrees. Typical Michigan weather for this time of year. I'm pretty excited because I am going to try out some new gear today. For our birthdays next month my parents and Lorie bought Charlie and I our first gear items for this experience last week. On our first few hikes, in the snow, we wondered why many of the team members were able to stand the temperatures while only wearing what looked to be a very light Spring jacket while Charlie and I were hauling around a ton of weight wearing our Carhartts. Turns out the jackets they were wearing were technically designed and acted as a shell that kept out the elements while holding in heat. Charlie and I have been doing some research and found jackets that I think will fit the bill.
Today we will put them to the test. Last week we picked up our Eddie Bauer 365 Nisqually Lightweight Shell Jackets. These jackets are a technical waterproof/breathable shell designed for every type of precipitation, from light drizzle and morning mist, to total biblical deluge. Complete with a full hood, pit zips and easy packability, they are a fully technical shell that will provide protection from wet weather in any climate. They are a 2 1/2 layer construction with fully sealed seems and rated to withstand up to a 10,000psi pressure. The layers relate to the durability with 3 layers being the toughest while the psi rating translates to hours of rain protection. They are made of durable nylon with a full-zip front, zippered chest and hand-warmer pockets, adjustable cuffs, and a drawcord at the hem. Lorie helped with the color selection reminding us that a hi-vis color was more important than the current style trends. A very wise suggestion. I think they look great and can't wait to see how they work out in the field. Well, time to head out into the woods...we will let you know how they worked in our next post.
Brian
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