Re: clothes ...
Slightly different approach to similar concept. Sip-offs plus wool kneesocks in winter, cotton in summer, but these are not easy to find in your average...
DougN 2010-03-05 12:09:05 #60363

Re: Another newbie needs advice!
There is a free locked storage the bellman at the Bright Angel Lodge can store your stuff in and they give you a claim ticket. I believe they are open 24/7...
Marsha Kesselring 2010-03-05 11:22:24 #60362

Re: clothes ...
I do the same, but will also leave the "legs" attached and I unzip them partly across the front to let air in. Even on hot days, this catches the breeze as...
Mike Mosack 2010-03-05 11:19:30 #60361

Re: clothes ...
+1 on Academy Sports Stores. They have some great gear, and usually as much as half as much as what REI charges. --- In...
mowcowbell 2010-03-05 11:12:44 #60360

Re: clothes ...
Agreeing with you Doug--I also wear the legs in hot harsh sun where a bad burn could happen--they shade the legs and thus are cooler. If it is possible I soak...
maryphyl 2010-03-05 11:07:21 #60359

Re: Another newbie needs advice!
ripoff artists and vehicle break ins tend to be too common in the National Parks. Really? Maybe it's just me. I've traveled quite a bit but tend to not...
sumiwada 2010-03-05 10:55:15 #60358

Re: Another newbie needs advice!
Danielle, "Hiking in the heat of the canyon, are we cooler in short sleeves or to go for long and loose? And is cotton always a no-no (including for...
alvord_joe 2010-03-05 10:47:57 #60357

Re: clothes ...
i agree wholeheartedly ... but w/o being able to try them on all you have is a pic and description from some website to go by ... that's why i thought i'd...
couldbne1 2010-03-05 10:31:03 #60356

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