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My dad and I are going for a trip friday afternooon - sunday late afternoon. The weather predicts scattered T storms on friday and scattered showers on sunday. So I definitely want to bring waterproofs just in case, but I don't have any right now. I don't want to go out and spend $80 on a jacket so can anyone suggest a cheap, light, waterproof jacket or pants if that is necessary? THANKS!!!
_terrapin_
09-06-2008, 11:45
IMO, Frogg Toggs are one of the best deals around for rain gear. I'm not sure where to buy them except online. (Link here (http://www.froggtoggs.com/store/choose.asp?ItemNum=PA102&ItemColor=07).) There's a dealer locator on the Frogg Toggs website.
this is for next week so i dunno if that would work tho
_terrapin_
09-06-2008, 11:49
this is for next week so i dunno if that would work tho
If you order them today they could arrive on time. Or check out the dealer locator (http://www.froggtoggs.com/locatedealer/) and see if there's a store near you that carries them.
Homer&Marje
09-06-2008, 12:03
Probably a Bass Pro Shop in VA right? Thats where we got our frogg toggs,
Homer&Marje
09-06-2008, 12:05
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPage?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&appID=94&storeID=20
Hampton VA, Bass pro shops has frogg toggs for $60 for the whole set
FamilyGuy
09-06-2008, 12:08
Actually, I think that Walmart sells a version (Dri Ducks?). Similar concept and about $20 for jacket and pant. Do NOT go bushwacking with this or the Frogg Toggs.
Actually, I think that Walmart sells a version (Dri Ducks?). Similar concept and about $20 for jacket and pant. Do NOT go bushwacking with this or the Frogg Toggs.
I use generic Frogg Toggs with good results. I think Gander Mountain usually carries the real deal in stock.
I will have to check out the Dri Ducks. Great price. Tho I despise shopping at Wally World.
Feral Bill
09-06-2008, 12:53
You could find a poncho for 20 bucks or so. A big trash bag with holes will work in a pinch, too.
i've seen dri-ducks at dicks sporting goods for 20 or 30 bucks. good luck and have a great hike!
99 cents emergency poncho at kmart would work in a pinch as well. should be just fine for your trip
dismalhiker
09-06-2008, 14:00
academy sports sell frog togs but they also sell a backpackers ponch made from a silnylon material that is lightweight and sheds rain off great. i have one and have used it many times. only 15 buck as well so you cant go wrong
academysports.com i think
boarstone
09-06-2008, 15:05
If all else fails, take down your shower curtain,(or somebody else's) Gramma Gates did....:D
kayak karl
09-06-2008, 16:15
this is for next week so i dunno if that would work tho
they sell frogg thoggs at Dick Sporting goods if you have one near you
academy sports sell frog togs but they also sell a backpackers ponch made from a silnylon material that is lightweight and sheds rain off great. i have one and have used it many times. only 15 buck as well so you cant go wrong
academysports.com i think
Do you have a link to the silnylon poncho? I went to the http://www.academy.com site but couldn't find the poncho there. Did you buy it online?
Thanks.
dismalhiker
09-06-2008, 18:45
i looked on theeir website for the poncho but i dont think they sell that stuff online. they dont even sell raincoats on there.