Where do you hang your rain gear for the night?

[Tiki]

I hike in Colorado - I never carry rain pants.

Keep hiking.. you will start carrying them.

I used to be "tough" and just wear shorts when raining.. (still a great tactic) but during cold weather/winds you really need something on your legs.

I carry GoLite Reeds.. they are just simple breathable pants.. They take up no space (fit in the pocket of my jacket) and provide great protection from both sun and wind.

I tried and camped for year without adequate leg protection.. But, having just a simple shell (which weighs nothing) and a insulation layer like extra thick long john bottoms can save your life.. and even allow you to hike into very high altitudes safely.

I try to be ready for anything from -20 to 110 degrees. That's just my experience in California.. but has worked well for me internationally.

[Roadtorque]

Well it sounds like you solved your own problem. Next time do a test lay with all your gear attached after you set it up. Then you can adjust it in the light instead of the dark right before bed. Until I got my JRB BMBH I had to fuss around a lot until I got the right lay. I would never just string it up and walk away. The BMBH is easier for me and I usually get it right the first time. But I still do a test lay to make sure its comfortable and everything is going to hold. I'm with Rablinrev on this, I really doubt your rain gear caused a bad lay with how light rain gear is. A heavy pack attached to your suspension could but anything lightweight.

[ringtail-THFKAfood]

Keep hiking.. you will start carrying them.

I used to be "tough" and just wear shorts when raining.. (still a great tactic) but during cold weather/winds you really need something on your legs.

I carry GoLite Reeds.. they are just simple breathable pants.. They take up no space (fit in the pocket of my jacket) and provide great protection from both sun and wind.

I tried and camped for year without adequate leg protection.. But, having just a simple shell (which weighs nothing) and a insulation layer like extra thick long john bottoms can save your life.. and even allow you to hike into very high altitudes safely.

Sorry, incomplete answer. I wear REI Sahara convertable pants. Also carry TYVEK pants (2.2 oz.) and expedition weight longjohns. I am comfortable in camp down to 20 and down to zero hiking.

[Ashman]

I use the Driducks poncho with the JRB mod that serves as a cover for my underquilt. Dual use rocks!