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A good way to shed weight (and improve ventilation) for summertime backpacking is to go to a poncho/tarp plus rain chaps rainwear system. The combination doubles as both rainwear (including pack cover) and shelter. Oware rain chaps are available in Gore-Tex or silnylon versions. The 5.9 ounce (167 g) Gore-Tex version is reviewed here.
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- Introduction
- What's Good
- What's Not So Good
- Specifications: Year Model, Weight, Shell Fabric, Features, MSRP
- Performance
- What's Unique
- Recommendations For Improvement
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