Rain gear suggestions

[ibigler5]

I'm looking for a light weight rain jacket with a half zipper. Something similar to the Arc'teryx Alpha SL Pullover. Any suggestions would be great.

[superman]

I use Frogg Toggs. It has a full zipper though.

[ibigler5]

yeah i'm really looking for a half zip... like a pullover

[verber]

What's so special about having a 1/2 zipper that it's the only constraint you offer? Most of the time people are more concerned about features, breathability, durability, cost, or have some specific weight target (like say... less than 8oz).

If I was looking for a 1/2 zipper and was planning to use a rain hat rather than a hood I would go with the IntegralDesigns eVENT Pullover. If you want a wider range of considerations take a look at my recommended raingear page.

[Serial 07]

how are those frogg toggs? they are cheap, which is nice, but would you recommend them for a thru?

[beeman]

You do bring duct tape, right? Once they tear, use duct tape on em!

[Homer&Marje]

You do bring duct tape, right? Once they tear, use duct tape on em!

toggs are great. got duct tape in 2 spots and still waterproof

[Jorel]

The Packa is awesome.

[Sly]

yeah i'm really looking for a half zip... like a pullover

I think they have pullover Frogg Toggs but they look like they've been discontinued. Here's a site that's selling them for $5!

http://www.wingsupply.com/shop/Scrip...sp?SKU=99P7NSK.

[Serial 07]

nice link sly...thanks...

[Dogwood]

I think they have pullover Frogg Toggs but they look like they've been discontinued. Here's a site that's selling them for $5!

http://www.wingsupply.com/shop/Scrip...sp?SKU=99P7NSK.

Sly, Have U used these in heavy or prolonged rain showers? IF, U did were they waterproof?

[Tinker]

In the summer you might find yourself wishing for a full zipper.

Before I started (or rather, resumed) using a poncho in the summer, I would often wear my jacket completely unzipped in the rain unless it was windy. Above about 65 degrees, anything waterproof is hot (for me, at least).

[tom_alan]

I use Frogg Toggs. It has a full zipper though.

Got to go with my Froggers. They are lightweight, breath and keep you dry. I use them while riding my motorcycle and hiking. The only down side is they are a little bulky, but I think they have solved this with an included stuff sack now.

http://www.froggtoggs.com/

[ibigler5]

ok well forget the half zip. other than the frogg toggs, whats another good rain jacket under $250. I'd rather it be around $100 - $150

[Panzer1]

try looking at:
WWW.EMS.COM or
WWW.REI.COM or
www.campmor.com

Panzer

[Serial 07]

looking back at the threads you've started, it seems your fairly new to the long distance hike game...that's cool...my question for you is why do you have to spend $100 - $150 dollars on a raincoat? if these froggs work, and i've seen a full zip coat and pant combo for around $15 (wouldn't bring the pants, maybe have'em in my summer drop box for a luxury item...), why not consider them, save money on a raincoat and splurge buy a real dank tent or pack or something else...

if you're gonna use the coat around town or something like that, than panzer has the right idea or look for another thread on here...i've just done it for myself...i'm in the market for new raingear as well...

[fiddlehead]

WOW! Froggies for $5!
Thanks Sly.
Where the heck are you these days Sly?
I am presently at my home in PA for 4 more weeks. Hiking today although it's wicked cold here.
I have 3 sets of frogg toggs but $5 for more is so tempting.

I've mentioned on here before, i stopped using my $300 North Face Goretex and started using the frogg toggs a long time ago because............well, guess which one kept me dry and which one didn't?
But, the North Face jacket looked nicer in the mall. (maybe that's what they are made for)

[tom_alan]

You do bring duct tape, right? Once they tear, use duct tape on em!

I bought mine at a Yamaha Dealership for $79.95. I believe they are more durable to hold up under heavier winds and such. Have yet to have them tear. However, I sometimes wonder why they haven't. I am sure that the abuse I give mine are greater on the motorcycle than while hiking. I find that I don't use the pants very much while hiking (I do every time I suite up on the motorcycle) unless it is a termendous downpour.

If you can pick up a jacket for $5 what have you got to loose. I should have read all the post before sending you to the Frogg Togg website; however, the site does show how the material keeps you dry and breaths.

[88BlueGT]

thepacka.com

[ibigler5]

yes i am new to this long distance hiking thing and i have a lot of questions. The only reason i set those price guidelines was b/c i want to where the jacket around town not just to hike with