Forums59
Topics1,055,782
Posts14,258,138
Members144,572
|
Most Online39,925 Dec 30th, 2023
|
|
New Rain Gear
#13584435
06/05/20 09:46 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 113
IowaBassMan
OP
Outdoorsman
|
OP
Outdoorsman
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 113 |
OK, I have decided to get some new warm weather rain gear. I am not looking for something that is packable but something that is lighter than what I have. I currently have the old Gander Mountain guide series rain gear. It's great for cold weather but to heavy for summer. What is my best option? I haven't bought new ranger in nearly 10 years.
|
|
Re: New Rain Gear
[Re: IowaBassMan]
#13584549
06/05/20 11:18 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 4,739
Flippin-Out
TFF Team Angler
|
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 4,739 |
I always pack my raingear. How would anyone be able to take it anywhere if it was not "packable"? Wear it all the time?
If you want lightweight for summer, I can't imagine anything that will fit that description that will not also be marketed as "packable". Think about it.
|
|
Re: New Rain Gear
[Re: IowaBassMan]
#13585126
06/06/20 01:59 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 16,498
ko bass attack 27
TFF Guru
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 16,498 |
Gill makes a nice set, get the bibs as opposed to the pants. They ain't cheap but are very nice. If you don't wanna spend a lot of money check out the frogg togs.
|
|
Re: New Rain Gear
[Re: IowaBassMan]
#13585196
06/06/20 03:32 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 164
LFA17
Outdoorsman
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 164 |
Just bought a set of Frogg Toggs at Academy all packed in a bag about 7" by 9" by 3" or so. $19.95
Ranger Z521C Mercury ProXS 250 LFA Bass Club Boomer Sooner
|
|
Re: New Rain Gear
[Re: IowaBassMan]
#13585232
06/06/20 04:24 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 898
Bassalong
Pro Angler
|
Pro Angler
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 898 |
Be careful with the Frogg Toggs. I bought several pairs and wrecked two pairs of the pants. The first I snagged on a rough spot on a dock and on the second I knelt down and stretched the crotch which totally ripped out at the seam. They are not very durable. First experience like that I've had with any brand of rain suits. These are the cheap $19.99 for a pair ones. They work fine until they disintegrate.
|
|
Re: New Rain Gear
[Re: LFA17]
#13585268
06/06/20 05:23 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 1,697
Lazy Ike
Extreme Angler
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 1,697 |
 iowa check out cabela 's space rain wear, very light, compact, bout 85 bucks for jacket pants maybe same.
|
|
Re: New Rain Gear
[Re: IowaBassMan]
#13586896
06/08/20 06:50 AM
|
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 134
JoshT254
Outdoorsman
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 134 |
The cabelas makes some rain gear thats breathable. You wont sweat to death in. Runs about $70 a piece. My wife just got a Columbia jacket that looks the same as my cabelas gear. But haven't gotten to test it. My experience is you get what you pay for. So i would stay away from the cheaper frog togs ect..
|
|
Re: New Rain Gear
[Re: IowaBassMan]
#13586980
06/08/20 12:30 PM
|
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 530
Burbarry
Pro Angler
|
Pro Angler
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 530 |
I bought a nice rain jacket from Costco for like $15. its pretty light and keeps me dry also has some breathing to it. As for pants I found a nice set on clearance at academy this winter that have zippers that go up to your knees to make it easy to slip on over your pants. They dont breath well but keep you dry. I've used the pants in the winter over my jeans and it keeps the cold wind away when driving across the lake.
|
|
Moderated by banker-always fishing, chickenman, Derek 🐝, Duck_Hunter, Fish Killer, J-2, Jacob, Jons3825, JustWingem, Nocona Brian, Toon-Troller, Uncle Zeek, Weekender1
|