Re: Re: Non-breathable raingear.

> From: "David Couch" <david-Gnld4JVYfa/FSWpFVA7hQw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> 
> Ed,
> Thanks for the idea. Am I right in assuming that a cagoule comes down to about
> knee level?

Yes, although if you make your own, you could make it shorter or longer.

> If so this sounds great for rain but a bit cumbersome when you
> use it just as a wind shell, when normal jacket length would be more
> convenient.

You know, you're right -- it could be cumbersome, especially around camp. I
hadn't thought of that.

They often have a drawstring at the bottom, so you can tuck your legs inside
and close the bottom to make an emergency bivouac bag if you get caught out
overnight on a day hike. So I might put a drawstring in mine. (The plans
might actually call for that. Can't remember for sure.) That way, I could
fold the bottom under and pull it up to my waist and fasten it around my
waist with the drawstring. It would still be longer than a jacket, but maybe
about anorak length at that point.
> 
> How about making the bottom part removable (like the legs on covertible
> pants).        

This also is a possibility, but it would require a very long separating
zipper, which might be hard to find. Another option would be to use Velcro
instead of a zipper. But I think I'll try the drawstring idea because it
will quite a bit easier to sew.

I think I'll present all my sewing projects to BackpackingLite before I
start on them from now on -- two important design improvements already this
afternoon!

-- Ed