What rain gear do you carry or have in your BOB?

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peripatew

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I'm wanting to find some really light weight and packable rain gear to go in my outdoor bag. It's not a BOB, more of a outdoor survivally bag or something. But I'd really like some good rain gear for general use. All my waterproof stuff is big and bulky. What do you use and why do you like it?

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I use a big and bulky duster.
It's very waterproof, it has a button in liner, and can serve as shelter in wet and cold.
Plus, it looks cool.
 
Silnylon poncho from camp-mor. Has web attachment points to make it a shelter. Not too big in your kit, but I have not needed to use it yet.
 
silnylon poncho with grommet corners. total 19 oz with mesh stuff bag.

rigged it up for shelter a couple of times, just for practice, and it works okay to help, but i am a biggish guy and either my head or feet would prolly get a little wet in the rain.

does a good job keeping me dry in the rain too, but i really don't mind getting a little damp. its just water after all...
 
I have an REI Elements jacket and a pair of Red Ledge Thunderlight (full zipper) rain pants. Both are breathable. :thumbup:

Edited to add: You can pick up good lightweight, breathable rain gear cheaply if you watch sites like www.sierratradingpost.com , www.rei-outlet.com , and www.campmor.com

Don't buy this year's stuff, but wait for closeouts.
 
PONCHO on top and gaiters on bottom! A poncho can be hot, but all you have to do is billow it out to cool down. Rain gear is hot too, but you are stuck in it like some kind of sweat suit. You can get as wet from sweat on the inside, as you can from rain on the outside.....

Plus, the poncho has so many other uses.

That said, I do also carry a GoreTex jacket and pants, but they are more for wind/cold protection, rather than rain.
 
Right now, my BOB rain gear consists of a USGI poncho and a cheap pair of rainpants. I like the versatile use of the poncho and will keep it in my BOB, even when I replace it as rain gear. I also have a wool lined waterproof, breathable, hooded nylon jacket that I plan to add and wear and have a pair of campmor waterproof and breathable partial zip pants coming for Christmas I think.
 
I've got 2 different styles of cascade II poncho's from campmor. and they also have the loops in the corners for shelters.
 
light nylon poncho -- unfortunaltely camo, but that's what they had
HD plastic trash bag (hole makes field-expedient poncho - but hotter)
HD reflective survival blanket (could be drapped over)
waterproof light nylon "rain jacket" - only for when still, too hot
 
Marmot Phoenix jacket and Precip pull-on pants. Together weigh less than a pound and are in my daypack.
 
You might consider Frogg Toggs. I bought a set from Academy for 60 bucks and really like them. When I first saw them I thought they were made out of paper. The fabric has the feel and weight of a heavy paper towel but are made of 100% polypropylene trilaminate.

Their website states" Two waterproof and windproof outer layers protect you from the elements.

A middle microporous film allows the material to breathe through tiny pores 20,000 times smaller than a raindrop but large enough to allow vapors to escape.

All seams sealed without tapes or adhesives; no needle holes."

So far it has performed as advertised but I have not worn it in heavy rain or for a prolonged time in rain. Has anybody else has any experience with Frogg Toggs? Heres their website link.

http://www.froggtoggs.info/
 
Probably the best bang for the buck IF you stay away from branches and brambles and IF you don't need bells and whistles.

Not good strength or abrasion-resistance compared to the nylon or polyester layered garments. That raises question if you are considering wearing it under a pack. Anyone done that?

A set would take up most of the room in my BO.
 
Noshtero said:
I've found motorcycle rain gear is not only cheaper, but way higher quality than the rain gear designed for hiking. Plus, it usually has some really nice features like a nylon ass that won't rip if you sit on a log or rock or something.

This is the suit I wear.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/3/11/101/1452/ITEM/Tour-Master-Defender-Two-Piece-Rainsuit.aspx
Click to expand...

Any rain garment that is, like the one linked, made of waterproof/ NONbreathable material is going to be way cheaper than one made of waterproof/breathable material.

I tried to buy a Moose "Monarch Pass" jacket of "eVent," only to fall afoul of a crooked vendor. They said it was on sale for $225.00, but didn't have it to sell and are still trying to keep payment 36 days later

A poncho of polyurethane coated nylon will probably be cheaper than a jacket, much less suit, of such coated material, take up much less space, and can be rigged into a shelter.
 
Columbia Storm-Dry shell here. I still have to pick up some rain pants sometime after Christmas.
 
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