Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: Rain gear?
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doorbluff84 |
Frenchy19: "Arc'teryx. It is expensive, but if you take care of it, it will last the rest of your life. Arc'teryx " I second this 100 percent - it’s worth spending the extra for the 3 layer gore tex pro. Stuff is bulletproof. |
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Corsair |
schweady: "Let the eye rolls begin, but my Frogg Togg Classic suit has served me as well as I could ever have hoped. My jacket weighs in at 12.8 oz and rolls down and stuffs very compactly. Contrary to popular folklore, they do not "shred to pieces after brushing up against a bush." Very inexpensive if you do ever need to replace, but it has never failed me in the field. The jackets work great for me, I have 3 of them because I keep splitting the pants at the crotch every time I sit! |
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StLouisPaddler |
doorbluff84: "Frenchy19: "Arc'teryx. It is expensive, but if you take care of it, it will last the rest of your life. Arc'teryx " +1 |
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jcavenagh |
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Bjfinnegan |
Marmot Precip pants have done well. Recommend the full zip option on pants to more easily put on over boots or in a canoe. |
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rick00001967 |
i also got OR pants (from a different supplier). they were the furio gortex model. they are certainly well made pants that should last a long time but they are not a light option. once i received them in the mail i saw they really are more suited to be used as a shell in winter. but i have them now so that is what i carry. maybe not a good option for you. |
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Bjmd28 |
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schweady |
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Blackdogyak |
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Frenchy19 |
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JRod152 |
doorbluff84: "Frenchy19: "Arc'teryx. It is expensive, but if you take care of it, it will last the rest of your life. Arc'teryx " +2, 3, or 4... Arc'teryx all the way. There are plenty of makers that use Gore-Tex Pro Shell... but Arc/teryx seems to have the best fit, ergos, etc.! There are always deals to be had online. Never pay retail! In general, I feel the canoe tripping industry is light years behind what serious boaters in moving water use for life safety, comfort, the "what if", etc. -dry suits -semi-dry suits -paddle jackets -good rain jackets -wader pants & light weight shoes I never understand why paddlers go on 7-14 day open water exposed weather trips in the fringe seasons with water temps below 50 degrees F, while wearing hip waders, muck boots, blue jeans, rain pants, & pvc rain coats. |
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HighnDry |
Frenchy19: "Arc'teryx. It is expensive, but if you take care of it, it will last the rest of your life. Arc'teryx " Yes to this. I'd add that I've experimented with several versions of lightweight breathable rain gear. They've all had their strong points and taken a beating out there but the Arc'teryx is a solid investment. In the end, get what you want at your price point and you'll make it work. |
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schweady |
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