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Course Gear Frequently Asked Questions - Rain Gear

Rain Gear:
All rainwear should be 100% waterproof, not water resistant! Rain jackets should also include a hood. Breathable fabrics are not required. Non breathable options include: Helly Hansen © Essential Rainwear, or Columbia © Ibex rainwear. Breathable Options include: Any Schoeller type jacket and pants or Gore-Tex jacket, Triple Point Ceramic, Sierra Design © DT Rainwear, Marmot © Precip Rainwear, Mountain Hardwear© Epic Rainwear, and many others. Breathable gear will make a difference in how much students sweat while on course. 

Tips for shopping - look for fabric treatments that still allow your body to breathe, such as Goretex or Ultrex. These are more expensive than a rain slicker, but when out walking you will discover you are as wet from your own perspiration as from the rain unless your outer garment breathes. A breathable jacket allows the sweat to evaporate and keeping the rain from penetrating through the jacket.

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