Posted: 9/30/2011 8:12:47 PM EDT
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I work in an office environment. I don't really have a GHB, but I do have a lot of extras stuffed into my laptop bag (5.11 COVRT 18). Our office environment is a multi-building campus spread throughout town, with about 1.5 miles max distance between buildings. Sometimes I walk to meetings in other buildings if the weather is nice and time allows. Twice this week I've gotten soaked, because it was nice when I left, but pissing rain for the walk back and I had to leave to make it to my next destination. I do carry a change of clothes in the truck, which I used both times. Thankfully the logistics worked out to where I could get to my truck, change, and only be slightly late. Not always the case if this were to happen. I've got a contractor trashbag in my backpack as an emergency poncho, and a smaller bag to protect my backpack. I used the smaller bag. I'd feel pretty strange walking into an executive session in a trashbag, however  .This is a pretty big hole in my "preps" if you want to call it that, as protection from the elements is pretty important, as is the need to remain somewhat "civilized" for everyday use. Any suggestions for lightweight, packable, goretex raingear? Nothing too tacticool or camo, and needs to pack down to the size of a soda can or so. Tops and bottoms. Reasonably affordable is a real plus, as is tough enough to withstand multiple uses and the wear from backpack straps. Thanks, -Slice |
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I thought the Cabelas sale was over, but they still have it listed:
Cabelas packable raingear You won't beat the price, and the sale was supposed to end a couple of days ago so I would act fast. Oops, you said gore tex- this is what you want instead. |
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Here are the pants.
My wife and I each have one of the jackets, and they are pretty decent for what they are. They compact fairly small, and are waterproof. |
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The paclite packs into one of the front pockets, if I remember correctly. I haven't done it in years so I can't tell specifics ?maybe 6x5x2 inches?.
I don't have the "packable nylon rain gear" so I don't know about that, but I am sure it is thinner material and would go smaller. |
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Quoted: The paclite packs into one of the front pockets, if I remember correctly. I haven't done it in years so I can't tell specifics ?maybe 6x5x2 inches?. I don't have the "packable nylon rain gear" so I don't know about that, but I am sure it is thinner material and would go smaller. That's small enough. My existing raincoat (a browning goretex) roll sup not much smaller than a light down sleeping bag, which is why I can't carry it around all the time. Thanks for the tip, seriously considering. |
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The paclite packs into one of the front pockets, if I remember correctly. I haven't done it in years so I can't tell specifics ?maybe 6x5x2 inches?. I don't have the "packable nylon rain gear" so I don't know about that, but I am sure it is thinner material and would go smaller. FAIL- Just measured it. The pocket is roughly 8x9x3. The jacket easily packs into it, and can be compressed to less than 2" in the pocket, if it were to be stuffed into something smaller. |
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I just ordered this:
http://www.froggtoggs.com/#outerwear/classic/PS1072/ I went with the stone color as opposed to camo for universal use. |
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I thought the Cabelas sale was over, but they still have it listed: Cabelas packable raingear You won't beat the price, and the sale was supposed to end a couple of days ago so I would act fast. Oops, you said gore tex- this is what you want instead. I have to agree with this. It's pretty good stuff IMO! |
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I've been using a Marmot Precip rain jacket for years now...packs to about a 4"x 8" roll. It's a pretty popular rain jacket. I have some cheapie Sierra Design rain pants that have been working well for many years and pack to about a 4" cube. IIRC I paid about $20 for 'em. Lots to choose from in raingear...I'd suggest stopping at an REI, finding what you like then ordering it online  Speed |
I ended up at Cabela's in Dundee this weekend, and found this in the bargain cave for $40: Rolls up to about the size of a large chunky soup can, and is made of "Dry-Plus", which they tell me is Cabela's private branded gore-tex. it's fairly light weight, and appears reasonably durable for what it is. They didn't have the pants in stock, so they have to send those to me. For $80 for the top/bottom set (50% off) for lightweight goretex(?) stuff, seemed a good buy. They have them for that price on the website too. -Slice |
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I keep a Frog Toggs DriDucks in my vehicle. The suit folds into a pollow shaped storage pack that is very light and compact. The suit worked well the only time I needed to use it. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile I was on a recent lake fishing trip this summer. We didn't pack rain gear and a storm rolled in on day two and was forecast to be in our area for the rest of our trip. One of the guys in our group drove an hour to the nearest town and bought us Frog Toggs Signature 75 Series rain gear (was $50 each for the top/bottom set). We had what I would categorize as intermittent light to light/moderate rain. We both got pretty wet after being out in the boat for a few hours. The rain gear is advertised as waterproof. That is total BS. At best it is water resistant if all you are in is a light/moderate shower for a short period of time. The $3 Wal-Mart poncho I keep in my truck glove compartment kept me drier than the $50 Frog Toggs |
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I suggest something made from eVent material.
It's like Goretex, but better. http://www.eventfabrics.com/ |
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I use Marmot Precip jacket and pants. The jacket I have is forest green w/ blak pants - verysmall and light, stops the rain well. It frequently wins backpacking / hiking editor choice awards.
Mine is big enough to allow me to throw a field jacket liner under it in the winter to keep warm too. 
http://marmot.com/products/precip_jacket |
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I use Marmot Precip jacket and pants. The jacket I have is forest green w/ blak pants - verysmall and light, stops the rain well. It frequently wins backpacking / hiking editor choice awards. Mine is big enough to allow me to throw a field jacket liner under it in the winter to keep warm too. http://cdn.marmot.com/sites/marmot.com/files/imagecache/product/product_images/5491_2364.jpg http://marmot.com/products/precip_jacket That's the one I was seriously considering. Only thing for me is their "tall" sizes only go up to XLT. I'm more of an XXLT |
| I haven't met anyone up here that has wore frog togs more than once up here. I have a white set that I wore a hole in snow shoeing in after 2 miles. Was wearing them for pred calling. All the walking was done on a trail. Good part was they were free. I have seen outfits worn by moose hunters that have been shredded in less than half a day. The stuff isn't for any kind of hard use at all. After my experience I would say it isn't for medium use either. |