Rain gear

[jigworm]

Looking for some new rain gear for fishing. The old 10X suit is about wore out and I'd like something comparable. I'm tough on my clothes so it needs to be some what durable, breathable and light. Lots of stuff to look at out there so I thought I'd ask here first.

[RyGuy525]

Frog toggs

[icefishermanmark]

Bass Pro has some good rain suits. You don't have to spend $200 a piece for the "100MPH" suit. They have a cheaper one. I got mine for $120 altogether. About 50% off. A great suit. My only problem with it is that even the XLT's are made for fat guys. So my suit plenty long enough but too wide. I hope you have a few lbs. to spare:lol:

[waterfoul]

I like my Frogg Toggs. Put them to the test a couple weeks ago... I came away pretty dry.

[alex-v]

I like my Frogg Toggs. Put them to the test a couple weeks ago... I came away pretty dry.
Didn't know it rained over your way. ;);)

I have a set of Frogg Toggs and have only had one opportunity to try them. It was a short and light rain so it was not a real test.

Curious as to what you mean by the comment "I came away pretty dry." that you made. Does it mean that they did leak or that there was condensation.

[waterfoul]

Didn't know it rained over your way. ;);)

I have a set of Frogg Toggs and have only had one opportunity to try them. It was a short and light rain so it was not a real test.

Curious as to what you mean by the comment "I came away pretty dry." that you made. Does it mean that they did leak or that there was condensation.

2 weeks agon on a Wed. night at the Gander tourney on Wabasis it poured for about an hour. It was also 90 degrees, so the only moisture I had on me was persperation.

[ted stehney]

Jigworm based on your public profile it looks like you are a candidate for some serious foul weather gear. I purshased the Quad parka and pants in camo for hunting and fishing many many years ago. The jacket lasted about eight to ten years of hard wear. The pants are still going strong. I don't use the pants nearly as often. When I purchased the Columbia wear I hoped to use it for hunting. The Rain Stopper material was very noisey in the field so it was used for fishing (ice and summer) also for around the camp fire. In 2001 I purchased the Cabelas Guide wear. Best investment that I have ever made. For the amount of time that I spend outdoors it was worth every penny and then some. I even used the jacket this morning to take the trash to the curb. My buddies are slowly coming around and purchasing Guide wear also. I have watched many a buddy get soaked after prolonged exposure to rain or snow during tournaments. Nothing worse than getting cold and wet and not being able to get out of the elements. The less expensive rain gear is good, and will suffice most people and applications if taken care of and not used a ton. I have washed my Guide Wear three to four time a year over the past seven years and it still keeps me comfortable and bone dry all day long. My next outter wear purchase will be a winter/ cold weather suit, most likely Neptune or Nautalus.

[Flash]

Something to consider...

Lots of activities require rain gear and its purpose is the same regarding whether your sport is hiking/backpacking, Golfing, motorcycling, fishing etc. A good rain suits purpose is to keep you dry.

I have a lightweight gortex jacket/pants for golf that easily packs on the motorcycle and slips into the boat for summer sprinkles. I also have a North Face Alpine ceramic shell/pants with some cordorua patches for serious wetweather activities like weeklong canoe/backpack trips, early spring/late fall motorcycling trips, and winter X-country skiing.

Pick a versatile suit that meets your needs - just don't forget the golf shops, the motorcycle shops, or backpacking websites in looking for it. Great deals can be found.
http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?storeId=226&catalogId=40000000226&langId=-1

[alex-v]

2 weeks agon on a Wed. night at the Gander tourney on Wabasis it poured for about an hour. It was also 90 degrees, so the only moisture I had on me was persperation.
Thanks for the follow-up. For the price the Frogg Toggs do seem like a real bargain for rain gear for most of the activities that we would do outdoors.

[ALLEYES]

I make my living out doors and have owned many rain suits and I would not ever buy another pair of rain pants that were not bibs. They are the only way to keep rain off your lower back and butt. I bought my last pair at Gander Mountain a couple of years ago and have been happy with them so far.I believe they are guide wear brand. My suggestion is to buy them a size to big so you can use them over your cold weather gear as well.

[Houghton laker]

Jigworm based on your public profile it looks like you are a candidate for some serious foul weather gear. In 2001 I purchased the Cabelas Guide wear. Best investment that I have ever made. For the amount of time that I spend outdoors it was worth every penny and then some. I even used the jacket this morning to take the trash to the curb. My buddies are slowly coming around and purchasing Guide wear also. I have watched many a buddy get soaked after prolonged exposure to rain or snow during tournaments. Nothing worse than getting cold and wet and not being able to get out of the elements. The less expensive rain gear is good, and will suffice most people and applications if taken care of and not used a ton. I have washed my Guide Wear three to four time a year over the past seven years and it still keeps me comfortable and bone dry all day long.



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[Flash]

Thanks for the follow-up. For the price the Frogg Toggs do seem like a real bargain for rain gear for most of the activities that we would do outdoors.

Frogg Toggs are made of a paper-like material. Although it prevents you from getting wet it is not that durable for some activities (like the fact that it melts from the heat of motorcycle exhust pipes). They are reasonably priced. Just limited to their scope. As long as your activities fit within that, then you'll do fine. Cordura type products, although typically priceier, are much more durable under a greater range of conditions. Another consideration in rain suits is the hood. It's design is very important to backpackers who can trudge for miles in downpours. The bill and adjustment cords as well as stowability can be important factors in the garment choice. Having water blow in the sides of your hood and run down your back, soaking your drawers, makes for a VERY LONG day.

[Lost Lake Ed]

Cabela's Guide Wear. Super durable. Great for everything. Bird hunting, ice fishing, summer fishing. I got the uninsulated bibs/coat and just layer in the winter and it works great.

[jigworm]

I'm definatly going with something GoreTex. My old 10X suite was goretex and it's been great for about 8 years. It is starting to leak through around the seams and I got pretty wet last sunday on the lake. Still fine for the occasional sprinkles, but not a good solid rain. I just can't get with the Frogg Toggs. They look like paper and I have to believe I'll have them in shreds in a year. Thanks again, Looks like a trip to Cabelas is in order.

[Captain Tan Can]

Don't go cheap!. Goretex or Dryplus from Cabela's. I have both , one in light weight, one insulated. I for one cannot understand why sportsmen who spend thousands of dollars on hunting and fishing equipment skimp on clothing that will let them enjoy their sport, warm and dry in any weather. I finally convinced my nephews and bro-in-law to spend $ and get good stuff. We now are on the ice fishing in wet snow or rain, hunting from daylight to dark, comfortable in any weather, and fishing in the rain until we limit or admit defeat for the day. I remember many days on a deer stand back in the 1950's when I had no $, wore my dad's old wool coat and pants, 4 buckle boots over 3 pair of wool socks, cotton long johns, and was so cold that shortly after daylight I would have to get up and walk to keep from hypothermia. Took me 4 years to get my first deer because I couldn't sit still!. Frog Toggs are good for golfing but don't cut it for manly outdoor sports. They tear fairly easily.

[Ninja]

I'm definatly going with something GoreTex. My old 10X suite was goretex and it's been great for about 8 years. It is starting to leak through around the seams and I got pretty wet last sunday on the lake. Still fine for the occasional sprinkles, but not a good solid rain. I just can't get with the Frogg Toggs. They look like paper and I have to believe I'll have them in shreds in a year. Thanks again, Looks like a trip to Cabelas is in order.


Before you go there, check out these DAM rain suits.....I carry them at the store.

http://www.dam.de/katalog/html/englisch/dam_jacken.htm

[ESOX]

Gander Mountain Guide Series
Mine are about 7 years old now. Constant wear all winter in a building supply yard, busting brush hunting birds and small game, fishing three seasons (I wear pants and jacket, not bibs and parka in summer). Still as dry as the day I got them, a hell of a bargain, still just under 200 bucks for the bibs and parka.