Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: Cheap Rain Gear
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kriley76 |
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old_salt |
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schweady |
Also, REI just came out with a new full featured lower cost model you should look at: Rainier |
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mjmkjun |
bobbernumber3: "kriley76: "...cheap, reliable rain gear..." Thinking the same. Frogg Toggs start around $19.99 but I hear they rip easily if you're trekking a rough trail. |
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TomT |
Marmot Precip Jacket |
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overthehill |
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JATFOMike |
- The über cheap $19.99 jacket /pant outfit that won't make it thru a weekend... - the mid priced line that's $35-40 a piece, you buy the jacket and pants separate, the weak point was always the zipper, but a couple of years ago they upgraded that. It's made out of a heavy tyvek and is breathable. I wouldn't use it on a month long trip, but trust it for week long trips (which is all I can do right now) and it's worked fine.... - The higher end which generally costs over $100.00.....haven't tried yet... Mike |
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Bumstead |
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Michwall2 |
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shipsgunner |
Not selling a brand but if you are looking at mid-priced reliable rain gear, these might just fit the requirement. Cheers SG |
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Frenchy19 |
KarlBAndersen1: ""Cheap rain gear" = cheap rain protection." Agree. Even if you only use the stuff occasionally, I believe this is one item worth the expenditure of some cash. You run into one of those week-long wet trips, the rain gear can make the difference. A couple years ago I was on a 14 day trek, and it rained on 11 of them. |
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snakecharmer |
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HowardSprague |
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OCDave |
Dick's Sporting Goods and REI frequently have the Marmot Precip Jacket marked down in the $65-70 dollar range. Mine have lasted more than a decade and with a reapplication of the DWR coating they continue to serve me well. At this point cost is less than $7 per year. The Marmot Precip pants did not work for me. Dick's sell Columbia rain pants, $50 MSRP. Again, mine have lasted more than a decade with heavy use. I use this rain gear as my rain protection, outer insulating layer and wind protection layer. It gets used every trip. It has been subjected to grime, campfire smoke and embers, abrasion from backpack and portage pack straps, several machine washings and more but, still looks good. At this point its cost is pennies per use. I consider that cheap. |
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flytyer |
https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/121904?page=men-s-trail-model-rain-jacket&bc=12-26-593&feat=593-GN1&csp=f My rain gear from them has lasted many years. I have reapplied the DWR once or twice. |
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KarlBAndersen1 |
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nebelwerfer41 |
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kriley76 |
Thank you |
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HowardSprague |
Jackfish: "Cabelas used to carry a coated nylon set of packable rain gear that I recommended all the time when folks would ask the question you did. Jacket was around $40 and the pants around $20. Unfortunately, they don't carry the set anymore. Maybe you could find a similar set elsewhere. They were actually more than capable of handling several years of canoe trips." Pete - I specifically remember you recommending that set, both here & on CCBB! I still have a set, as backup raingear, which I got when it was on sale even cheaper-- probably because it's brown, LOL. I think maybe they've replaced it with this model, since the price is in the ballpark... Cabelas Rain Stopper There's also some inexpensive stuff on the Columbia website Columbia waterproof Read the specs though - make sure it's waterproof not water resistant. And breathability - I have a set of Columbia Ibex which I know will keep me dry, but it's pretty rubbery and not breathable, and I'd only wear it in colder weather and with long sleeves underneath. |
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WHendrix |
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boonie |
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jhb8426 |
mjmkjun: "bobbernumber3: "kriley76: "...cheap, reliable rain gear..." Yep bought a set of the $19.99 rain jacket/pants. Zipper ripped out after a couple of uses. Not worth the $$. |
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straighthairedcurly |
I have also found brand new Columbia raincoats for less than $20 at the thrift store near us. |
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OCDave |
WHendrix: "Check out the bargain attic at Midwest Mountaineering. I bought a pretty good rain jacket there several years ago for a good price." Great stuff if you're size Medium. I have never found anything upstairs, other than socks, sized XL. (Sad faced emoji here) |
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Jackfish |
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mgraber |
Frenchy19: "KarlBAndersen1: ""Cheap rain gear" = cheap rain protection." Words of wisdom. Been there, and done that, and was thankful for good gear.7 straight days of rain and temps from 35-55 will convince you!! |
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Abbey |
OCDave: "WHendrix: "Check out the bargain attic at Midwest Mountaineering. I bought a pretty good rain jacket there several years ago for a good price." ^^^^ I’ve found stuff for the kids, but never in my size. |
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LilyPond |
flytyer: "Check LL Bean. https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/121904?page=men-s-trail-model-rain-jacket&bc=12-26-593&feat=593-GN1&csp=f My rain gear from them has lasted many years. I have reapplied the DWR once or twice." Well, I'd say you were lucky. I've owned THREE Trail Model jackets. On every one of the them the lining peeled badly after about 18 months---this is a known defect on this jacket, which Bean say's they've fixed recently with a new supplier. All of my Trail Model jackets had very little waterproofing ability, could not stand up to a moderate 20-minute rain. I would never trust the Trail Model on cold spring and fall days where staying dry could be a matter of survival. I got a Cabela's Rainy River jacket with Gore-Tex for $65 on sale. It has been great. It's $130 regular price though. For something cheaper, how about the Cabelas Rain Stopper, $50? https://www.cabelas.com/product/CABELAS-MENS-RAINSTOPPER-JACKET-W-REP/2203670.uts?slotId=6 Quote: "Stay bone dry through extended downpours in our Men's Rain Stopper Jacket. 4MOST REPEL water-repellent technology and fully sealed seams keep every last drop of moisture out – all while maximizing breathability for all-day comfort." I'm not familiar with this jacket but it looks good for the price. There is a range of "waterproofness" in terms of how hard and how long it rains. For cold weather you should look for a material that will hold up in worse conditions than you expect to be in. Backpackers say that all jackets with a laminated coating won't hold up in a long, hard rain, regardless of the brand, and that Gore-Tex and related materials are what you need in those conditions. |
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drnatus |
Nothing breathes like the Frogg Toggs and they keep you warm. The pants are frustrating as they continually fall down and legs drag in the mud. I would only count on the jacket for 2 trips, but I have had them last me a lot longer. Marmot precip "delaminated" on me (although one could not tell by looking at it) I cannot trust it. REI event and Cableas gortex do not breathe enough for me. (no pit zips on gortex) Columbia jackets needed constant upkeep to stay water repellent. Not worth it. Vinyl--- keeps the rain out but one sweats so much you will be soaked anyway. What I am currently using is the uber cheap frogg toggs jacket combined with gortex pants when weight is a concern. When weight is not a concern, gortex it is. I would love to try the newer REI gortex (MUST HAVE PIT ZIPS!!!) or Arc'teryx gortex when I am willing to spend the big $$$ |
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Canoeit |
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salukiguy |
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MikeinMpls |
Since that one wore out, I have the same model, just shorter. It doesn't have the butt flap and doesn't cinch at the waist like my first one did because it's shorter. It still has an adjustable elastic waist. Again, I'm not sure of the price, but I don't think it was more than $1000. I know North Face sometimes gets a bad rap as some see the brand as more about status than functionality. That said, these jackets are tough, durable and have served me well. Mike |
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Basspro69 |
Frenchy19: "KarlBAndersen1: ""Cheap rain gear" = cheap rain protection." +1 |
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Jackfish |
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bobbernumber3 |
kriley76: "...cheap, reliable rain gear..." I think this is called an oxymoron. Seriously funny quest. |
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MReid |
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PaddleAway |
Jackfish: "Cabelas used to carry a coated nylon set of packable rain gear that I recommended all the time when folks would ask the question you did. Jacket was around $40 and the pants around $20. Unfortunately, they don't carry the set anymore. Maybe you could find a similar set elsewhere. They were actually more than capable of handling several years of canoe trips." Thanks for saving me the time, I was going to search for these again. I had this set too. Bought in 1998 & my jacket lasted 20 years. Finally failed me last year in a torrential downpour headed into Wood Lake - well, I say failed, but none of our four rain jackets kept that river of water out. My "expensive" rain jacket (can't recall the brand) lasted just a few years & when it failed in Quetico in October, I nearly came down with hypothermia. I'll be following these recommendations closely! |