« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2   Go Down

Author Topic: Rain gear?  (Read 5906 times)

0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.

Yoda

  • Yoda
  • FishHead
  • *****
  • Posts: 1741
  • Karma: +1/-1
Rain gear?
« on: July 05, 2013, 07:13:15 AM »
Anyone have a suggestion for really good breathable rainwear? I got a new Cabelas rain coat in December and have worn it twice and both times been SOAKED to the bone!!!Sending it back to them today!!
Logged
"Fish, or fish not...There is no Golf..."~Yda~

grumpy

  • *****
  • Posts: 4291
  • Karma: +21/-5
    • ctflyfishingforum
Re: Rain gear?
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2013, 07:28:00 AM »
I've been happy with my Patagonia SST, expensive, but it works. They replaced my first one after 11 years because the inside lining gave out.
Arcteryx, OR, Marmot, Mtn Hardware, Patagonia are brands i'm familiar with & folks are happy with them. I'm sure other folks will chime in with other brands as well.
Logged

MN Fishing Bum

  • ***
  • Posts: 188
  • Karma: +0/-0
Rain gear?
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2013, 08:38:56 AM »
I have some expensive rain gear from Russell outdoors.  It is ok.  Not great. 
Logged

Steve H

  • Need to fish!
  • Global Moderator
  • *****
  • Posts: 9491
  • Karma: +999/-5
Re: Rain gear?
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2013, 08:56:04 AM »
I'm with Grumpy on the SST. Awesome jacket. Also have a Simm's G3 that works great although it has only been worn a few times.

If you wear XL we should talk, I can part with the Simm;s for a good deal.
Logged
Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum

Curtis Martin

  • *****
  • Posts: 617
  • Karma: +23/-12
Re: Rain gear?
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2013, 09:05:50 AM »
I am pleased with the Patagonia Rain Shadow, but staying dry this time of year is a chore. If the rain doesn't soak you the condensation will. If you are wanting one with the large pockets for fly boxes, then I would look at the SST or the Simms. I bought mine 1 size larger so I can layer during the cooler months.
Logged

Rusty

  • ***
  • Posts: 164
  • Karma: +0/-0
Re: Rain gear?
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2013, 09:24:28 AM »
I can't add much on what you should buy but I was tempted to pick up some Frogg Toggs for warm weather fishing and I can say without hesitation....don't waste your money.  That stuff is like sitting outside with newspaper over your head...it's doesn't take lond and you're soaked.
Logged

jarrod white

  • Jdub
  • Global Moderator
  • *****
  • Posts: 2421
  • Karma: +22/-8
  • "I live because I fish, I work because I have to."
Re: Rain gear?
« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2013, 09:59:46 AM »
Tactical operations MSD575 by mustang survival

That's all you need and you WILL stay dry .

   JW
Logged
I just don't care!

MN Fishing Bum

  • ***
  • Posts: 188
  • Karma: +0/-0
Rain gear?
« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2013, 10:28:33 AM »
Jarrod holy moly that is nice!  Never seen anything that expensive. 
Logged

Steve H

  • Need to fish!
  • Global Moderator
  • *****
  • Posts: 9491
  • Karma: +999/-5
Re: Rain gear?
« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2013, 10:30:36 AM »
Quote from: jarrod white on July 05, 2013, 09:59:46 AM
Tactical operations MSD575 by mustang survival

That's all you need and you WILL stay dry .

   JW

That will keep you more than dry!
Logged
Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum

jarrod white

  • Jdub
  • Global Moderator
  • *****
  • Posts: 2421
  • Karma: +22/-8
  • "I live because I fish, I work because I have to."
Re: Rain gear?
« Reply #9 on: July 05, 2013, 03:07:52 PM »
Yea it's pricey , but dry :)
Logged
I just don't care!

jladdsmith

  • *****
  • Posts: 586
  • Karma: +1/-1
Re: Rain gear?
« Reply #10 on: July 05, 2013, 05:03:52 PM »
Y'all check this out- saw it on another boating/fishing site:

www.neverwet.com  - A "Superhydrophobic" coating that can be sprayed on just about anything. 

Rustoleum partnered with them to market a kit for $20 that'll cover 10-15 sq. ft. You can get it on Amazon and locally at Home Depot. 

According to their FAQ's it's breathable if you do a light coat of the base layer. 

Would be good for gear bags and whatnot, but not really a great solution for outerwear unless it's to rejuvenate previously waterproof stuff.  Best I can figure it's like Scotchguard on roids.  No Home Depot in my little town or I'd post up a review.   

There are lots of youtube videos on it.  Pretty cool! 






Logged

Steve H

  • Need to fish!
  • Global Moderator
  • *****
  • Posts: 9491
  • Karma: +999/-5
Re: Rain gear?
« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2013, 05:24:55 PM »
Quote from: jladdsmith on July 05, 2013, 05:03:52 PM
Y'all check this out- saw it on another boating/fishing site:

www.neverwet.com  - A "Superhydrophobic" coating that can be sprayed on just about anything. 

Rustoleum partnered with them to market a kit for $20 that'll cover 10-15 sq. ft. You can get it on Amazon and locally at Home Depot. 

According to their FAQ's it's breathable if you do a light coat of the base layer. 

Would be good for gear bags and whatnot, but not really a great solution for outerwear unless it's to rejuvenate previously waterproof stuff.  Best I can figure it's like Scotchguard on roids.  No Home Depot in my little town or I'd post up a review.   

There are lots of youtube videos on it.  Pretty cool!

Go look at the reviews. I have been looking at it. It leaves a white film on whatever you spray it on.

Has potential. There is a commercial version that is much better.
Logged
Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum

jladdsmith

  • *****
  • Posts: 586
  • Karma: +1/-1
Re: Rain gear?
« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2013, 07:37:53 PM »
The white film is an issue.

The technology doesn't seem to be all that new.  Maybe I've been taken by their licensing/marketing, or maybe just missing something as I remember playing with "magic sand" as a kid- same properties, and that stuff got on there somehow.  Maybe these guys came up with a way to spray it.  Who knows.

Some of the reviews mention that they might be making a new version that will remain clear, and hopefully with UV inhibitors.  Something to watch either way. 

Endless uses for this stuff if they can get it right.
Logged

MikeA

  • Administrator
  • *****
  • Posts: 17006
  • Karma: +65535/-4
Re: Rain gear?
« Reply #13 on: July 05, 2013, 08:54:31 PM »
I've got two old cabelas  jackets that I haven't had an issue with. That said the Simms Jacket I have is a much better jacket. Main thing I like about it is that it won't soak and get heavy. I prefer a thin rain jacket.
Logged
Wherever the standard of freedom and Independence has been or shall be unfurled, there will her heart, her benedictions and her prayers be.

But she goes not abroad, in search of monsters to destroy.

She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all.

She is the champion and vindicator only of her own.

TheYiman

  • ****
  • Posts: 471
  • Karma: +0/-0
Re: Rain gear?
« Reply #14 on: July 07, 2013, 11:03:27 PM »
I vividly remember one of those days!!!  I need new rain gear too.

That was the only day ever that the environment just shut me down for fishing.  I can't believe I wussed out.  No musky love for wimps in the rain!
Logged
Pages: [1] 2   Go Up
« previous next »