Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: Best Rain Pants (Actually Waterproof)
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Harv |
Kool dri rain gear is what I use. In my opinion, it's the best out there. kooldrirainwear.com |
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goetzc |
The Rab kinetic alpine pants and jacket kept me bone dry when it was 40* and raining and I haven't sweat when active at 70+*. The msrp is not cheap but they can be found at a good discount a few places. Rab is european company I believe - marketed for the rock climbing crowd primarily it seems but I've owned a number of pieces from them and they are all great. :) |
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minnmike |
OT, I bought the Fjallraven Keb Eco jacket too and it is also bulletproof, leak proof. Very comfortable, light and packable. I bought both for nearly 45-50% off after keeping an eye out on discount sites. I have bought many different rain coats and pants over the years and these are hands down the most effective keeping me dry over long periods of rain, still be able to have full movement, be light and packable, and take abuse. I do not wear rain pants while tripping in the summer as I wet foot anyway. |
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Jackfish |
x2jmorris: "I usually forgo the rain pants and just deal with wet pants until I set up shop. I have some cheap gander mt bibs in case I really need but I doubt they work well lol. Also I usually have a couple old school rubber ponchos with for emergencies. " Seriously, burn your ponchos and never use them again. Wearing rain pants and jacket will pay dividends many times over, not only to keep you dry, but to block the wind and add a warmth layer. A stretch of cool, wet days will have you wishing that your pants weren't wet. Rain pants weigh very little and the benefits of wearing them are huge. Don't leave home without 'em. |
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PikeEatPike |
walllee: "Cabela’s Guidewear have been excellent. " +1 on the Cabela's Guidewear. Expensive but you get what you pay for. Wear the stuff during the winter when I blow snow! |
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Jackfish |
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OCDave |
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x2jmorris |
Jackfish: "x2jmorris... you have enough canoe trips under your belt to know what works for you. I disagree with going into the wilderness with no rain pants because, as mentioned above, they weigh nothing and their benefit can be great. Maybe someday, you'll buy, bring and wear your rain pants and think of ol' Jacques Feesh. :) " :) I do bring those gander mt rain bibs I just don't ever use them. They are the only other pants that I bring. I will think of you next time I wear them though because of how you pronounced your name just now. |
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arctic |
unshavenman: " Marmot Minimalist Gore-Tex Pants for me. I've been very happy with them. They pack small and they are very light weight. " Marmot Minimalist--jacket and pants. That is what I have. Durable, waterproof, breathable gear that is light enough for backcountry travel. I would avoid gear like the Marmot PreCip because the GoreTex coating is easily abraided off when carrying packs on extended trips. I had this for my older son, and recently had to replace it when it leaked like a sieve. Don't go cheap on rain gear---especially if you travel in the shoulder seasons when hypothermia is a real risk. |
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BigCurrent |
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Swampturtle |
A light pair of Columbia that I modified with extra Velcro tabs so the ankles would stay put & be snug against my boots and a pair of heavier NRS Endurance pants. Both have been bomb proof & worth their weight in gold. One 11 day trip it rained all or part of every day-that broke my 7 day record...no problem keeping a smile on my face with the right attitude & gear. |
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SweetBerryWine |
What have you found to be your go-to rain pants? |
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walllee |
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Jackfish |
walllee: "Cabela’s Guidewear have been excellent. " There is no question... Cabela's Guidewear is the best raingear, bar none. I own a set - jacket & bibs - and I think one could wear them in a hurricane and still stay nice and dry. I've told my wife several times that, of all the outdoors gear I've ever purchased, this rain gear is the best I've ever purchased - period. Love it! One main problem - they're heavy and bulky. Not exactly canoeing-friendly that way. The secondary 'problem' is the cost. Parka and bibs will set you back between $500-$600 unless you get them on sale (which I did + gift cards). I had a set of Marmot PreCip jacket & pants that I've used for many years. Finally needed a new set so I purchased the Cabelas Rainy River GoreTex jacket & pants. Lightweight and almost as packable as a nylon rain suit. Roughly the same price as the Marmot PreCip, but because of the GoreTex, a step up (IMO) in quality. About $200 or so for the set. |
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x2jmorris |
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TipsyPaddler |
But after the 2nd day of 14+ hours/day in them I started calling them the “stink sack” :-) |
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BobDobbs |
I would HIGHLY recommend something with A) full length side zips, and B) suspender loops. I have an ancient pair of mammuts in paclite that I refuse to replace despite some fraying and one legit hole. It's nice to be able to put these on/take them off in a hurry without having to sit down and remove my boots. Also very nice to be able to leave them on, since the full length zips are great for venting. I don't like to portage with them on...but on days when the clouds just can't make up their mind, it's great to leave them on and just vent when needed. The suspenders work awesome, as they allow me to leave the fly unzipped. This area is covered by my jacket anyway, so it allows for venting without rain getting on my junk. |