Saw this set at Cabelas the other day. It’s light enough for packing small, but being Gore-Tex, it’s higher quality than many other rain gear products. A little pricier than, for example, Marmot PreCip (which I’ve always liked), but not crazy and certainly not heavy like some Gore-Tex products. I’m about due for a new set and this may just be my rain gear of choice come spring.


The jacket is an Anorak, which I like.







Cabela's GuideLite Anorak

Cabela's GuideLite rain pants

Those look about perfect for canoeing. I had purchased some Cabelas Goretex in the past but they had a rather substantial liner and thus were a bit bulky and heavy. They are now my rain gear which resides in my van and I have it with me at all times. My tripping pants are E-vent and fold up very small indeed.

However, Gore tex seems tougher than E-vent and less likely to get damaged. I ripped a high end pair of E-vent bottoms (God bless REI for a free replacement). If I had it to do all over again that looks like a good buy to me.

I have a couple sets (jacket and bibs) of the Guidewear rain gear (probably like MT's describing). Too bulky and heavy for a canoe trip, but easily the best rain gear I've tried. I may need to take a peek at this set you've posted.

Agreed regarding the Cabelas Guidewear Gore-Tex rain gear. It's expensive... over $500 (at regular price - and I surely didn't pay that) for the parka and bibs, but too heavy and bulky to pack for a canoe trip. However, without question, that rain gear is the best piece of outdoor gear that I own. Warm, dry, blocks the wind... it's absolutely the greatest stuff ever.

The jacket and pants shown in photos above are from the same family, but called "GuideLite". From what I can see, it fits the needs of canoe trippers perfectly. As mentioned, I will probably make the investment by spring.

No pit zips is a no go for me. And front zipper is only partial. It would be too hot for me, Maybe it would be perfect for you?

I remember in 1994 when I got a set of Columbia's rubber rain gear, I thought I had finally arrived to the world of back country camping. The first time it rained and I put it on and sweat more under it than I would have gotten wet from the rain by not wearing it, I knew I was going to have spend more money on rain gear.

I've never found a perfect piece in almost 25 years. The closest I've gotten is a bulky North Face... great jacket, water proof... but not for backpacking. I'm also not interested in dropping more than $200 on a piece.