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Zpacks™ DCF Rain Kilt
Order:DCF Rain Kilt - $59 |
Specifications:Regular Waist: 1.9 oz (54 g) / Fits up to 38" (97 cm) Large Waist: 2.1 oz (60 g) / Fits up to 50" (127 cm) Length: 27" (68 cm) Width when opened flat: 52" (132 cm) |
Clothing items are made to order and are currently shipping in about one week. There may be lightly used gear in our Bargain Bin!
Description:
The Rain Kilt provides ultralight waist to knee rain protection. Combine it with a Vertice Rain Jacket, or Poncho.
We also offer a waterproof-breathable Vertice Rain Kilt, which is a little bit larger and heavier, and fully opaque.
- Constructed from waterproof Black 1.0 oz/sqyd Dyneema
Composite Fabric
which provides good abrasion and puncture resistance that can
stand up to wear and tear. This material is semi-transparent.
- The back of the kilt can be
opened or closed with a waterproof separating zipper. The zipper
will never blow open or leak, and you can unzip it as necessary to
allow for a long stride.
- The 38" waist kilt has a conical shape to allow a longer stride
at the bottom while fitting a smaller waist. The 50" kilt is a
rectangle shape. Both sizes have an elastic draw cord at the waist
which can cinch the waist down to any minimum girth. Either size
will cinch down on a small waist.
- When opened flat the kilt can be used as a small ground cloth
for breaks or for storing gear on wet ground. The kilt has
reinforced tie out loops at the four corners, and at the center of
the sides for other uses.
- Packs up tiny. Just roll the kilt up and secure it with the waist
elastic. No stuff sack necessary.
- All Zpacks gear has a two year limited warranty against defects in
materials or workmanship. Please see our
return / warranty policy.
Reviews and Customer Testimonials:
Please email us with feedback (good or bad) if you have any!
Joe Valesko's Rain Kilt Review:
In 2012-2013 my wife and I thru-hiked the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand. It was about 1,900 miles (3,054K) and it took us 120 days to complete.
For the sake of testing, I carried our Rain Pants, and a Rain Kilt.
It turned out that our New Zealand trip was very warm, the temperature never went below freezing in the four months we were there. The rain kilt really shines on warm days when it just too hot to put on pants. I had the choice of putting on rain pants or the kilt, and 95% of the time I found myself reaching for the kilt when the rain started. I really liked how quick and easy it was to get on and off, and I got plenty of airflow from underneath, so I never overheated. It kept my shorts dry, and that is all I needed when it was above freezing.
The zipper at the back was a great feature. I didn't have to worry about rain blowing in, or having it come apart. I also could unzip it just the right amount for my longer stride when taking big steps uphill.
If I were to go back and do the Te Araroa again I would leave the pants at home.
If I were doing a different thru-hike where I expected snow and sub-freezing temperatures I might opt for our Rain Pants.
In 2012-2013 my wife and I thru-hiked the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand. It was about 1,900 miles (3,054K) and it took us 120 days to complete.
For the sake of testing, I carried our Rain Pants, and a Rain Kilt.
It turned out that our New Zealand trip was very warm, the temperature never went below freezing in the four months we were there. The rain kilt really shines on warm days when it just too hot to put on pants. I had the choice of putting on rain pants or the kilt, and 95% of the time I found myself reaching for the kilt when the rain started. I really liked how quick and easy it was to get on and off, and I got plenty of airflow from underneath, so I never overheated. It kept my shorts dry, and that is all I needed when it was above freezing.
The zipper at the back was a great feature. I didn't have to worry about rain blowing in, or having it come apart. I also could unzip it just the right amount for my longer stride when taking big steps uphill.
If I were to go back and do the Te Araroa again I would leave the pants at home.
If I were doing a different thru-hike where I expected snow and sub-freezing temperatures I might opt for our Rain Pants.
"The Kilt was fantastic on my 6 day trip in Tasmania. It was easy to don, and easier to get
off. I love this. It worked great and did its job to keep me dry
from my knees up. The most value simply came from its
wind-stopper capability. I hike in running shorts, which are
very, very breezy. In windy, snowy 35-40F temps I lose alot of
heat from my groin area. As soon as I put on the kilt the breeze
was blocked and I began to warm instantly. I wore it climbing up
mountains... you name it... and then some, to the point
where I forgot I had it on. I had no issues with the stride
length. Sometimes, when striding large, I just reached its
maximum allowable stride. Unzipping about 10cm fixed everything.
So I simply left the skirt unzipped about 10cm from then on and
never had another issue."
-Jason Q. from Australia
-Jason Q. from Australia
"My rain skirt combined with my
umbrella kept me bone dry on
my very wet JMT hike. Best $60 I spent on gear. Lot of fellow
hikers wetted out in pretty good rain gear. -Eric K.
"I've had a chance to use the rain kilt and I love it! It works
great and keeps my legs cool while hiking. My legs get so hot in
rain pants. Thanks Joe." -Rich S.
