What do you guys recommend for rain gear? I am looking for good quality rain gear, that is comfortable to wear, and breathable. I prefer something that will keep me dry from both the rain, and sweating.
If you're just looking for something to keep you dry I recommend "Frog Togs". Light breathable, washable (DO NOT place in dryer) and pack into a small package. You can get pants & jacket or bibs and jacket. They do not stand up to brush though. For something like that you're going to have buy Goretex or the equivalent, and even then they'll tear in briers.
I know lots of hunters and fishermen who love their Frog Togs.
Andy
well, I just use my truck. 😉
Filson all the way. Expensive but extremely durable, a good set of their heavy duty stuff will last years even in thickets and briars.
I swear by it.
> well, I just use my truck. 😉
I was actually thinking the same thing.
If this request relate to work, if it's raining hard enough that you need rain gear, you probably shouldn't have an instrument out for very long anyway.
Rain?
Rain? On the 10 days a year when it rains here I just go home because the lightning that comes with it scare the **** out of me! I'm looking for snow gear... (110 inches /yr.)
I don't like to work in the rain, so I just don't. It's hard on equipment and can be dangerous if you are around roads or lightning (here in SW Florida,a major concern).
sorry, just rambling here. carry on!
Rain?
Rain and lightning and guys hanging onto the chain.........we head home.
Northface. You pay the price but well worth it.
(In the PNW, there's no 'sitting out the rain in the truck', especially during winter if you want to get something done.)
I like Ruf Duck.
Light weight, plenty of color options, leg openings big enough to easily to pull the bibs over your boots,and tough! I've knelt on miles of asphalt, dirt, rock, and slogged through a lot of brush and brambles without a rip. Pricey, but worth it IMO. :rain:
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Ben knows his raingear... Had Filson when I surveyed for Bonneville Pwr in the Seattle area. Seems like their slogan was: "Might As Well Have The Best" Up there if you don't work in the rain you have a long wait to get anything done during the Winter.
I use a Drover's coat, treated canvas, hard to tear. It sheds water like a ducks back but I use it more as a wind breaker, kind of like being in a tent. Wear a cowboy hat that sheds water well, gets a new treatment of Scotch Guard every time it gets washed, and keeps the water from running down my neck and out of my eyes. Galoshes on my boots.
jud
I have a USA issue GI camo "rain shirt" and it may actually be called a set of fatigues with the pants that I got at surplus in the 70's
Take it to my friend in the dry cleaning business when it needs another treatment. He does a starch wash on it and water rolls off.
It is light weight and top it off with a boonie hat and I was ready to roll.
When it rains these days I sit in my recliner and watch it roll of my roof.
B-)
Around here we cant stop working everytime it rains. We get a lot of short showers at this time of the year.
Cutting line and digging goes on in light rain.
If it looks like rain, the instrument stays in the box, but if it starts to drizzle after the instrument is up, out comes the umbrella.
I agree with the use of Filson products, however I also don't work in the rain. I can't see the data collector when water gets on it. And I am not productive in the rain.
I agree, I don't like working in the rain as much as the next guy, but sometimes you need too. I, like most, don't work in severe weather. I am looking for something comfortable in the warm weather, but durable enough to hold up to scouting and laying out a project.
Yes, I was being glib. I got some decent rain gear at REI that I used in Alaska in 97 and still keep in my camping gear. It's good to be the boss, I can change my schedule whenever I need to!!
Filson. Or if it's really really rain, and green seas are coming aboard then Helly-Hansen.
What is this "rain" you speak of? Gear? Is it a special gear on a car?
> I don't like to work in the rain, so I just don't. It's hard on equipment and can be dangerous if you are around roads or lightning (here in SW Florida,a major concern).
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> sorry, just rambling here. carry on!
A good percentage of field work does not involve the instrument. I just use a gortex shell and pants with a 60/40 blend (dickies) and keep some dry socks to change into.