nobodyspecial
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avedwards said:I have three questions here:
1. Which hat is better for adventure gear, a cotton Tilley (ugly to some but definitely durable) or a fedora (nicer but only durable when expensive).
2. How sensible is a leather jacket for real outdoor wear? I know Indiana Jones wears one, but that is just a film.
3. Is a trench coat or great coat a good idea for outdoor wear?
The answers really depend on what sort of adventure you are talking about and the weather you will encounter. I backpack, canoe trip, bicycle tour, snowshoe, cross country ski and winter camp for adventures and I live in the upper midwest.
Because I am out for multiple days and carrying or hauling my gear, the gear must be light and compact. A leather jacket is far too heavy and bulky for my needs. A tilley hat is great for summer canoe trips, but I don't use it for fall trips. I had an experience in the fall with too many days of continual rain, the hat gets wet and stays wet.
Gore Tex, eVent and the like, in spite of being over priced and over hyped, are the best fabrics for outerwear for my trips in my area. That is not to say they work as advertised, but they are better for my circumstances than any alternatives I've seen.