Rain gear suggestions

[Drybones]

I have some expensive rain jackets but what I always carry hiking, and around home for that matter, is a $19.95 rain jacket I got at Academy, weighs 11 oz and keeps me dry and warm when used as an outer layer.

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[Vegan Packer]

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I'm on the right. I started wearing an Outdoor Research Helium II Jacket ($105, but worth it), ULA Rain Kilt ($30) with Mountain Hardware Nutshell High Gaiters (less than $30). The Helium II is super light, breathes well, and keeps me from sweating while working well for rain or as a windbreaker. The kilt (I got the longer version) keeps rain off of my lower body while breathing fantastically, and it works to keep me from overheating. The gaiters worked well, and they didn't make me get hot.

I was really surprised at how well this combination worked. I never got too hot, I never got wet, and I never got cold.

[Hikingmaddie]

I haven't tried it yet, but lots of folks rave about the packa: http://www.thepacka.com/

does anyone know how much these cost? cant seem to find pricing

[Cedar Tree]

does anyone know how much these cost? cant seem to find pricing

look under "fabric options"
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[Hikingmaddie]

look under "fabric options"
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preciate it!