tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post4577062772650538045..comments2024-01-09T07:05:38.326-05:00Comments on LIGHT & ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING: UL Rain KiltJolly Green Gianthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02784130095157180086noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-49170130841863820442010-12-22T16:00:29.872-05:002010-12-22T16:00:29.872-05:00Well, I went ahead and ordered the CloudKilt and a...Well, I went ahead and ordered the CloudKilt and a CF Pack Cover. It should be here today, so I will have a review of it on my blog in a few days. Also, my new ULA Circuit should be here tomorrow which the pack cover should go well with!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-61638726826624440462010-12-18T17:04:57.536-05:002010-12-18T17:04:57.536-05:00The ULA rain wrap has velcro strips connecting the...The ULA rain wrap has velcro strips connecting the two sides together. The rain kilt simply had one side overlap the other. The rain wrap that I originally bought before I went with the ULA one also had the two sides overlap each other. That design does not work for me. I liked the look of the cuben rain kilt, but knew the overlap design would not make me very happy. I had Joe had velcro to the Carverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01278788798803070648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-39904282765557194292010-12-17T08:24:49.262-05:002010-12-17T08:24:49.262-05:00@Stick - For me, it's because I'm tall and...@Stick - For me, it's because I'm tall and I also have a strong desire to tinker with stuff to make it useful for other applications too. I think Joe just saw a need for a rainwrap, but didn't take a look at the ULA design when he made his so his design could be improved. The ULA is a better design overall, but Joe's is very worthwhile and he'll modify it too which is Jolly Green Gianthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02784130095157180086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-58402430977543105762010-12-16T23:55:19.006-05:002010-12-16T23:55:19.006-05:00The last 2 comments by Carver and the Giant don...The last 2 comments by Carver and the Giant don't sound so persuading now...I am considering getting one of these, but it sounds like the ULA may be a better choice...or is it because you guys are just super tall? I am 5'10" and considering the Lg from ZPacks simply to give me the most coverage. I also see on his site that you can use it in the triangular mode to adapt to a tarp for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-71993425444686100762010-12-15T19:59:47.926-05:002010-12-15T19:59:47.926-05:00@Carver - I think you're right overall. Most ...@Carver - I think you're right overall. Most stuff I buy from Joe I ask him to modify because stuff straight off his line doesn't fit. Same with the skirt - a little longer, a pocket stuff sack like the ULA, and some attachment points to use as a door for his Hexamid Duo and that would make it a better option for me.Jolly Green Gianthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02784130095157180086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-19130137154220545162010-12-15T18:00:54.896-05:002010-12-15T18:00:54.896-05:00I just received mine in the mail today. It is a fi...I just received mine in the mail today. It is a fine crafted product. But, after receiving it and trying it on. I much prefer my ULA rain wrap.Carverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01278788798803070648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-51582806943082291242010-12-07T15:42:11.621-05:002010-12-07T15:42:11.621-05:00I've been using a sil-nylon rain kilt/skirt/wr...I've been using a sil-nylon rain kilt/skirt/wrap since 2008 while hiking the AT, it's the most versatile piece of gear I own. I used it last weekend as a wind kilt.JERMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04380958324541306917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-89795877589415054202010-12-05T14:58:53.100-05:002010-12-05T14:58:53.100-05:00HA! No doubt, but it is functional. Backpacking ...HA! No doubt, but it is functional. Backpacking need not be a fashion show, albeit it is nice to not look entirely void of common sense and taste.Jolly Green Gianthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02784130095157180086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-26503749607588179912010-12-05T10:00:44.469-05:002010-12-05T10:00:44.469-05:00that looks ridiculous.that looks ridiculous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-32669907236997303862010-12-03T00:06:51.046-05:002010-12-03T00:06:51.046-05:00Thanks for posting this. I hadn't been to his ...Thanks for posting this. I hadn't been to his website in a while so I wasn't aware of these. They look great. I will have to pick me up one of these in the long, just as soon as I get some money... :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-69599975720002390632010-12-01T12:38:30.393-05:002010-12-01T12:38:30.393-05:00Good point. Probably should have mentioned "...Good point. Probably should have mentioned "3-season". I use eVENT pants in the winter along with gaiters.Jolly Green Gianthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02784130095157180086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8079470994459135415.post-66607401168097836742010-12-01T08:47:16.434-05:002010-12-01T08:47:16.434-05:00Anyone who'w not worried about keeping shins a...Anyone who'w not worried about keeping shins and ankles dry hasn't hiked in freezing rain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com