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Originally posted by logos
I have been working with the local SF boys to find lighter gear for thier third deployment to Afginistan. They resently purchesed our entire stock of Marmot Precip jackets (or all those in L, XL and XXL). These jackets offer slightly better breathability than Gore classic, mil-spec waterproofness, pack about softball size and come in at 13 oz. Cost is less than a hundred bucks US, and will last about three years of daily without any washing. If you do wreck one you can usually get a free replacement or upgrade.
On layering the current state of the art is a softshell (ie a windproof, water reistent and highly beathable strech garment) instead of fleace. It's much more versitile and durable than fleece, so you can wear your stiff, noisy and sweatty rain coat less often. Power Shield and Schoeller are the gold standered in softshell fabrics.
Hope this helps. Please ignore the spelling.
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