Re: Re: Non-breathable raingear.

> I've found that if your cagoule is considerably larger than you need
> it to be it ventilates better because more vapor is lost out the top
> by your face. Wearing a pack tends to cinch the cagoule up so it
> doesn't flap or get in the way, even if it is oversize for you.

I couldn't decide whether to make the medium or large size because I'm right
at the dividing line between medium and large sizes. Sounds like I should
make the large 42-44 chest size, even though my chest is about 40 inches.
The larger cagoule will have a roomier hood, longer length and more air
space inside. Fortunately, I ordered enough material to make the large.

> Personally, I think if you had a flapped Kangaroo pocket in front and
> made the back of that pocket a mesh material you could improve the
> ventilation even more by leaving the pocket open when you wanted to,
> but that's just me. Good luck with your cagoule.  Best,  Don L.

Great idea! I have some no-see-um netting left over from the tent I made.
But maybe I'll try to get some coarser mesh. Although the no-see-um has a
lot of holes in it, it still does a good job of holding heat inside the
tent. So it might not breathe as well as I would like for the cagoule.

Thanks for the tip, the pocket's staying.

-- Ed