Originally Posted by
gauvins
Our daughter once got onset hypothermia (uncontrolled shivering) during what was supposed to be a benign ride back to base camp, in the middle of July somewhere in Western Europe -- heavy downpour when a cold front crossed our route. We always carry a reasonable rain shell in our handlebar bags, but forgot to check hers when leaving in the morning.
I agree. (See post immediately above.) Advising someone green not to take something not safety-related if it's not going to be used every day without defining what is safety-related isn't sound advice.