wet weather gear??

Anonymous-0 · Jan 17, 2011

Got the feet covered, but what do you folks that have to be out in all weather (mist and rain) wear to keep dry but not waste away from sweating from plastic or vinyl? Not too heavy because it's not real cold and in summer...........That time of year again and I usually just get soaked then a hot shower, tea and whiskey afterwards cause I get claustrophobic when I feel like I'm closed in (plastic not breathing). Any tips (with links if possible) would be appreciated. Potential for damage so goretex is prolly not an option.

Dave

camju · Jan 17, 2011

I use a large hat,(not practical in all places)Leather jacket if possible,(it does get wet but if there oiled regularly it takes awile)Oil sllikers work real well but are expencive.Change clothes every 2-3 hours.

That's all I know to do.

GeneMO · Jan 17, 2011

Can't beat Gortex! I have Danner brand hunting boots, not real heavily insulated, but with Gortex. I also have raincoats with gortex. The rain coats run anywhere from $75 to $150. I think the boots were around $175.

I generally buy from Cabellas, I just like their stuff a little better.

I do have a pair of military surplus boots with a Gortex liner.

Gene

CWL · Jan 17, 2011

Are there any outdoor sporting goods places in you neck of the world that sell mountain climbing gear? When we went to Seattle a while back we went to a large outdoor sporting goods store. I wanted a good rain jacket and figured it would be easy to find one in Seattle of all places. The only problem was there were too many options. Everything from $50 to $500. There were several items that were water proof, but still a breathable material. Most of the upper end stuff was targeted towards the mountain climbing crowd. The one I settled on was a around the $100 mark, but it will breath some. In fact if it is very cool and windy a guy really needs a sweatshirt under it.

chevdud97 · Jan 17, 2011

I use frog toggs in mid summer cutting grass commercially. Seems to work ok and i dont sweat too terribly
Froggtoggs

State of Jefferson · Jan 17, 2011

The lighter weight Filson gear will probly fit your needs. Tough, but not to heavy.

http://www.filson.com/

I spent some $$ on lightweight breathable raingear from West Marine a few years ago. It will keep you dry, but not made to take much abuse. They do have higher dollar stuff that will take some punishment, but you'll hafta spend serious $$$.

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategories1_11151_10001_-1

Ben

DoubleR · Jan 17, 2011

Gortex! Its not cheap but it will breathe and keep you dry.

Chris(WA) · Jan 17, 2011

REI is a big outfitter here in Seattle. They have lots of rain wear but they are expensive. Cabella's is another great choice.
Sportsman's Guide has bargain priced goods.
All of them have good online and telephone advice.
Me, I either get wet or wear a rainsuit.

Anonymous-0 · Jan 17, 2011

I use Carhart rain coat and pants. WaterPROOF wind proof, and have a mesh layer that allows them to isulate and breath. About $125ea. The pants over jeans, and the jacket over a dickies wicking tee and a thermal top.

The boots are a giant size "made by redwing" camo big lug tall lace up hunting boot. Add 2 pair of the biggest best-est semi woolly diabetic thermal socks on the real cold days.

I just relocated to Vermont from California, get out every day with activities and they work.

Sure I'm still pretty wet from the inside after an hour of strenuous activity, but I can unzip or drop the hood to regulate enough to get by all day long.

Allen Goodman · Jan 17, 2011

Dave,
I have an old OD Army Rain Jacket that I sewed a Field Jacket Liner in it way back in 72 when I stationed in Idar-Oberstein. I'm still using today. May want to check with CIF (central issue facility) may have one thats been put way back in the corner, then do a cash sale. If not, I can check a couple surplus stores here in Colorado Springs. Of course you know you can go to Military Clothing Sales and get a Gortex jacket.

old · Jan 17, 2011

Dave you have the answer right where you work. Some of the best stuff I have owned for both the cold and also any type of weather be it hot cold windy or wet I got from the military. I wish I still had that set of foul weather gear I got back when I was in the navy. Pants and a coat and you could get sprayed with water and it would freeze on the out side but you stayed nice and warm on the inside. I even tested it one time many years ago before I had a well and used a pump in a spring for water and the pipe froze and broke and when I got it running again I found a hole. It was below zero at the time and when I came back into the house I looked like a walking snow man or would that be a walking ice sickle

S2710 · Jan 17, 2011

Yes I agree on the froggtoggs. They are light weight and they fold up to a small package when you don't need them. They are strong and they breath so you don't sweat a lot. I got mine at Gander Mt. Bob

CWL · Jan 17, 2011

REI is were I got my rain coat.

Anonymous-0 · Jan 17, 2011

(quoted from post at 09:29:01 01/17/11) Dave you have the answer right where you work. Some of the best stuff I have owned for both the cold and also any type of weather be it hot cold windy or wet I got from the military. I wish I still had that set of foul weather gear I got back when I was in the navy. Pants and a coat and you could get sprayed with water and it would freeze on the out side but you stayed nice and warm on the inside. I even tested it one time many years ago before I had a well and used a pump in a spring for water and the pipe froze and broke and when I got it running again I found a hole. It was below zero at the time and when I came back into the house I looked like a walking snow man or would that be a walking ice sickle

Too pricey and too many whistles............. German soldier lives up the street from me and was wearing something when he walked by with his dog this afternoon (it's raining). Asked him and it was army issue rain gear that was tuff and goretex. Went on ebay and found them to fit me dirt cheap (compared to US issue and cabelas) . Should have it by mid week.

Thanks, Dave

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