Rain Gear

[shockabookoo]

So I went to Eagle Creek today for some outdoor adventure and found myself in the rain with only a POS umbrella. After getting a sore arm and wet clothes I decided it's time to get some good rain gear. My question is, who makes some good gear? Thanks in advance.

 

[indyjohn]

I can tell you from first hand experience it's not this: Rothco GI Type Military Rip-Stop Poncho

I found out today that one's perception of "quality" may be wrong and should be tested before you NEED product xyz to work. I know testing before you need it is a common practice with serious campers/preppers/survivalist, but it really hit home today. In a nutshell, I bought this poncho thinking it was a good product and would meet my needs easily. I was wrong. It failed. It is not in any way waterproof and marginally water repellent. I wore it over a tee shirt to the soccer games today and within 20 minutes the top half of my shirt was wet. It was leaking around where the hood meets the main body and pretty much anywhere that the poncho was making contact with my body. Now I know why the actual heavy mil-surp ponchos are made the way they are.

My advice to you is research, research, research. Read as many product reviews as you can. Set a high budget. Don't overlook the big names (I'll be browsing the Columbia website soon).

Good luck.

 

[9mmfan]

I use this: Men?s Ascender? II Softshell | Columbia.com

It doesn't have a hood, but I don't like hoods. I wear a flexible felt hat that is waterproof if needed (think Indiana Jones).

 

[IndyGunworks]

for light weight stuff I use Columbia stuff.

for fishing, and really bad weather and winter, nothing beats my frabil storm gear.

Frabill Extreme Elements (FXE) - Fishing Apparel Frabill Store

 

[shockabookoo]

Thanks for the info. The Columbia Watertight looks very appealing and at the right price. Any local shops carry these? I would rather not go to the big box guys. Maybe Rusted Moon in Broad Ripple? Any of you guys shop there?

 

[vitamink]

tad stealth hoodie...it rock substantially.
Stealth Hoodie LT

Arcteryx anything
Drac Jacket / Men's / Arc'teryx LEAF

 

[voodoo304]

Frog Toggs! Great rain gear at a great price.

 

[John317]

Thanks for the info. The Columbia Watertight looks very appealing and at the right price. Any local shops carry these? I would rather not go to the big box guys. Maybe Rusted Moon in Broad Ripple? Any of you guys shop there?

Not sure what Rusted Moon has as far as rain gear but they do have a nice selection of auto knives so if you make a trip in it'll be worth your while.. The owners are pro 2A as well, when I bought my Benchmade there we ended up talking guns as he thought my wife was carrying (she wasn't) but turned into a show and tell with our phones of how we've set up our rifles... for the knife I got it was the cheapest around having looked at the 1500 earlier that weekend- I use to think that Rusted Moon was pricier than other places but turned out to save me 30 bucks..

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Optimal=>Filson Raincoat.

It will do (and was what I was wearing at Eagle Creek on Sunday)=>Cabela's Rain Jacket, goretex.

 

[Apriliaguy]

+1 on frog toggs can be rolled into a neat little pouch too.

 

[draketungsten]

If you find Marmot Precip, I'm voting for that. I've got the tops and bottoms for when I go backcountry camping. It's got zipper vents to help keep you cool and tightly rolls up to fit in a pouch.

 

[Slawburger]

Here is a link to a rain jacket review
Rain Jacket Reviews - OutdoorGearLab

I am trying to lighten my pack and my old motorcycle rain suit is next to be replaced.

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

Marmot for the "leave the house" in a downpour gear. Dri Ducks to keep in the bags when the need arises since they work and are compressable/packable.

 

[ghuns]

+1 on frog toggs can be rolled into a neat little pouch too.

+2. Not the heavy dutiest stuff. But for sitting in the rain at baseball and football games, it's a winner. Not sure how it would hold up stompin through the woods, getting snagged on branches. I saw some at Meijer a while back. I hope it is a lower grade than what I purchased at Cabela's cause I paid A LOT more.

Breathes very well in hot weather.

In the bargain cave

Or, if you just wanna throw money at the problem go with Helly Hansen

 

[foszoe]

Frog Toggs here. Have yet to let me down, and they have seen rain at 90 mph out west carving canyons.

 

[hooky]

+2. Not the heavy dutiest stuff. But for sitting in the rain at baseball and football games, it's a winner. Not sure how it would hold up stompin through the woods, getting snagged on branches. I saw some at Meijer a while back. I hope it is a lower grade than what I purchased at Cabela's cause I paid A LOT more.

Breathes very well in hot weather.

In the bargain cave

Or, if you just wanna throw money at the problem go with Helly Hansen

You can usually find Helly Hansen gear cheap at eBay if you're not in a hurry. When my son was outgrowing his clothes every six months, he was still wearing better rain gear then I was. LOL

 

[ghuns]

You can usually find Helly Hansen gear cheap at eBay if you're not in a hurry. When my son was outgrowing his clothes every six months, he was still wearing better rain gear then I was. LOL

I bought my kids Helly Hansen jackets from Cabela's bargain cave. Never paid over $25 for one. That was back when they could swim inside a men's small which seems to be the predominant size in the BC.

 

[Denny347]

ECWCS Gore-tex cold weather parka and pants...LOVE mine. You can find them surplus for about $80-$90 for the jacket and about $30 for the pants. I have worn them to the range in downpours and with my Danner boots, I stay 100% dry.

 

[rmg200]

Columbia rain coat/wind breaker works great for me.

 

[Kernal1984]

Hard to beat frogg toggs for the price. For as little as 40 bucks you can get basic pants and a jacket and you can get more features for more money.
Anything goretex will also be a winner but you'll pay for it