I have been accused (perhaps rightly so) of being anal about planning some things. And maybe it's just that it's winter and I have some time on my hands. We are planning a summer trip to Alaska. I hav...
I've known a lot of guys that have worked in that area. If you're going to spend a lot of time in the wet, you really need waterproof gear, at least as your outer gear. Gore Tex just doesn't cut it. In fact I've heard Gore Tex described as '15 minute rain gear', as being out in a downpour for longer than that, and you'll get wet!