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June JMT shell for a kid

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Matthew / BPL Moderator
PostedJan 31, 2015 at 5:53 am

I'm doing the JMT SOBO starting 6/15 with my 12 year old. He's big (5' 6" 110#) so he fits in men's small shirts. He's got a good layering system (thin wool/synthetic shirts, TNF ThermoBall puffy) but his rainshell is a nonbreathable, leaky $25 job that does fine as a scout here in AZ but I think I'd like to upgrade him before this summer.

Any thoughts on an inexpensive (or at least not expensive) rainshell for him? Are FroggToggs really adequate? I don't want him to be miserable (or hypothermic) at 12,000' but I'd like to avoid an expensive shell that he will grow out of in a season.

Valerie E BPL Member
PostedJan 31, 2015 at 10:09 am

Frogg Toggs would work; my only hesitation with them is that they are very fragile (easy to tear on branches, rocks, etc.). Kids aren't always so careful with their gear.

Another not-too-expensive option would be a Marmot PreCip jacket. You might be able to get one for under $50 on eBay; even new they are ~$100.

I'm sure you'll have a fabulous time!

Matthew / BPL Moderator
PostedJan 31, 2015 at 8:34 pm

Thanks, Valerie.

Good point about the durability of Frogg Toggs.

I see plenty of reviews about the Precip II indicating it is not particulary waterproof. I'm hoping to hear some other reasonably priced suggestions.

Valerie E BPL Member
PostedFeb 1, 2015 at 9:51 am

I had the original PreCip, and it was bomber! Maybe you could find the previous model on clearance somewhere.

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