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#1395971 - 05/10/08 12:12 AM Re: Good rain gear? [Re: seaner]
SledNeck Offline
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Registered: 05/05/05
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Loc: Iron Range
I have the Cabelas space rain. VERY lightweight and packable. I think it was $150 for pants and jacket.

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#1395975 - 05/10/08 12:40 AM Re: Good rain gear? [Re: Bandit]
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Registered: 04/27/08
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be carefull of jackets that are waterproof and breathable Ive gotten two seperate kinds, payed 75 to 85 bucks for each. Work great. Then after a 4 0r 5 heavy down pores they lost there waterproofness.Sometimes you dont get what you pay for.
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#1396093 - 05/10/08 09:31 AM Re: Good rain gear? [Re: seaner]
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Registered: 05/16/02
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Originally Posted By: seaner
ive become a fan of the frog togs myself


Which Toggs do you have? Mine always leak through the pockets. Do you have the bibs?

After my trip to Texas for a wedding, I do have a new appreciation for the Frogg Toggs jacket. Very light and packable. However I just don't trust the suit on a major fishing trip.
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#1396334 - 05/10/08 04:59 PM Re: Good rain gear? [Re: Wish-I-Were-Fishn]
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Registered: 12/28/05
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Helly Hanson has some nice sets that pack nicely, but are pricey. Guys a know love them.

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#1397187 - 05/11/08 05:11 PM Re: Good rain gear? [Re: Tom7227]
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Registered: 01/28/08
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Loc: Mankato, MN
I'm kind of in the same boat. (pun intended :)) I've been looking for a nice set of rain gear that's not going to rip when I walk within 10 feet of a tree limb, but I don't exactly have $300 for something I'll occasionally wear. I did some searching and as I was in the Military, I figured I may as well check out some surplus websites- I found a sweet set of the old camo raingear for real cheap. It's not a insulated jacket by any means, but it's an outer layer that'll keep you dry. Since they switched the Army Camo from the green and black to the new ACUs, there's plenty to be found and for good prices. Even if you pick up a pair for cheap now, you can keep them in your trunk later when you get a nicer pair.
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#1397220 - 05/11/08 06:10 PM Re: Good rain gear? [Re: Moe Szyslak]
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I bought the Gander guide series TecH2O wading jacket and wore it Saturday and it was raining all day and it kept me dry. The Jacket was 89 bux and well worth it.

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#1397882 - 05/12/08 09:29 AM Re: Good rain gear? [Re: johnmn]
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I like my Gortex stuff, but it's hard to find quality stuff complete for under $100. Even if you do find it on clearance, is it the right size?

Even oilskin raingear works.
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#1398347 - 05/12/08 02:39 PM Re: Good rain gear? [Re: slipperybob]
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Registered: 03/04/06
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Loc: Faribault, MN
Look in the Cabelas Bargain Cave online. I found some bibs that are from the East German military (or something like that) that are "real" Gore-tex for $20 and so far have worked great. I also got one of the Dry-Plus jackets for about $59, originally something like $129. I was lucky that the jacket and pants are almost identical colors. Not that the fish care. I did get this during the late fall or winter, so in the summer who knows.

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#1399112 - 05/13/08 12:04 AM Re: Good rain gear? [Re: Bandit]
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Registered: 03/29/06
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Loc: Elk River/Duluth
Cabela's Guidewear is 2nd to none. Gore-tex breathable and completely waterproof tested. Buying raingear at Cabela's is a no brainer because they have the best warranty in the sporting goods biz. You can get the Guidewear in insulated or uninsulated. I have the uninsulated and they are incredibly warm with a few thin layers underneath!
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#1399867 - 05/13/08 02:03 PM Re: Good rain gear? [Re: RiverBassGuy]
tisosy11 Offline
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Registered: 12/30/07
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Loc: Watertown, MN
I've got my Ice Armor for colder rain days. But i would definately be interested in something for the warmer summer rains...
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#1401700 - 05/14/08 08:11 PM Re: Good rain gear? [Re: tisosy11]
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Registered: 12/13/06
Posts: 858
Loc: St. Louis Park, MN
I have the Gander Tech20 and it leaked like a sive. I am trying to take it back. Who knows if they will return it or replace it. It is a few years old, but I cannot tell you how bad it leaked.

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#1401873 - 05/14/08 10:10 PM Re: Good rain gear? [Re: TrophyEyes]
TonkaBass Offline
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Registered: 07/07/05
Posts: 421
Loc: Hennipen
Gander is really good at standing behind their product. They will take it back for you no problem. Their TecH2O is a complete waste of money in my opinion, they should get rid of it. Frog Toggs I like a lot, Gor-tex is I also like. Rain gear doesn't last for more than 4-5 years so don't expect it to, but i is nice to have a waranty behind it!
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#1402225 - 05/15/08 09:08 AM Re: Good rain gear? [Re: seaner]
Newcastle Offline
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Registered: 03/21/08
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try gander mountain--I just got a packable set for around $70. 40 for jacket, 30 for pants. Lightweight, breathable, nice zippers and pockets. Compression sacks for storign

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#1403028 - 05/15/08 07:50 PM Re: Good rain gear? [Re: Newcastle]
eyestogills Offline
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Registered: 05/13/08
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Loc: Elk river, mn
If your looking for cheap and very well made buy a set of Frog Togs. They will last for ever and never will allow you to get wet. A set runs under 50 bucks.

They are light weight so not great for warmth.

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#1403091 - 05/15/08 08:45 PM Re: Good rain gear? [Re: eyestogills]
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Where do you get Frog Togs from?
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