"Jarmo Hurri" wrote in message
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Hi all!

My current rain jacket is starting to be in a pretty bad shape and it
also takes a lot of space, so I need a new one. Since I often travel
light (with just a relatively small backpack), I have been thinking
that maybe the best option for me would be to get what I think is
traditionally called a shell jacket: a rain coat with very little
functionality that fits into a small space (no pockets or other gizmos
ala wading jackets).
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Hi Jarmo,
I have "several" rain jackets. You might want to check out Cabela's. Not
the fly fishing catalog, but one that has to do with hunting. I have a
camo one that fits in to one of the pockets of the jacket itself. Quite
light and has always worked for me. When you get into the frosty weather
though, make sure you have the " other" stuff underneath. (but heck . . .I'm
sure it doesn't get frosty where you are
BestWishes,
DaveMohnsen
Denver
(Don Stern of the Swedish clave says hi. He has used a Cabela's version to
British Columbia, Costa Rica, and of course here in Colorado, and says they
work fine)