Rain jacket recommendation

[jsharmon7]

I’m hoping this is the best place to post my question. I’m looking for a good quality rain jacket. $200 or under is my budget for this. If you were to be out on the range all day in the rain this fall/spring, what would you want to be wearing?

 

[Gingerbeardman]

Marmot, but mine wasn't under 200. It's the only rain jacket that doesn't make me feel like I'm trying to cut weight for wrestling, and the hood can be adjusted so it doesn't fall over your eyes or get sideways on your head. I think they have some in your price range. Also, they have excellent return/warranty policy and real people answer the phone.

 

[jsharmon7]

Marmot, but mine wasn't under 200. It's the only rain jacket that doesn't make me feel like I'm trying to cut weight for wrestling, and the hood can be adjusted so it doesn't fall over your eyes or get sideways on your head. I think they have some in your price range. Also, they have excellent return/warranty policy and real people answer the phone.

Thank you. I’m trying to avoid those cheap rubber things that burn you up. I have a 5.11 rain jacket but after a few hours it’s just rain resistant.

 

[Gingerbeardman]

I got wet through my Marmot after it was about ten years old. I called them up, sent it in, and now I have a new one, even though I bought the old one 60% off from Sierra trading post. Rain beads up and rolls off this one. They had a great Father's Day sale so I also got a nice pair of gloves at the time with my credit from the warranty return. Buy once, cry once, I wish they sold more stuff I needed!

ETA: Mine is rn #79448 ca#32277, maybe one of those is a part number

 

[ghuns]

Thank you. I’m trying to avoid those cheap rubber things that burn you up. I have a 5.11 rain jacket but after a few hours it’s just rain resistant.

I have a Carhartt that's the same.

In your price range, for staying dry all day, I'd look at a Helly-Hansen Dubliner jacket.

 

[Ingomike]

I have a Carhartt that's the same.

In your price range, for staying dry all day, I'd look at a Helly-Hansen Dubliner jacket.

Sometimes great deals on HH can be found on Amazon…

 

[ghuns]

Ok, I withdraw my previous HH recommendation.

I would've said Sitka, but they don't sell anything under $200. Well, unless it's on sale...

Dew Point Jacket

 

[Ingomike]

REI eVent jackets have been very good for me and you should be able to get one in budget.

 

[Cavman]

Get a surplus gortex jacket. Inexpensive and usa made

 

[Ingomike]

Ok, I withdraw my previous HH recommendation.

I would've said Sitka, but they don't sell anything under $200. Well, unless it's on sale...

Dew Point Jacket

If you do order one, they run small XL needs XXL…

 

[Leadeye]

A good thing to own, more than once I've been soaked while hunting.

 

[phylodog]

I’m trying to avoid those cheap rubber things that burn you up. I have a 5.11 rain jacket but after a few hours it’s just rain resistant.

I've never seen one that wasn't, regardless of the cost or materials. All of the "breathable" materials eventually saturate. The higher the quality the more time it buys you but they're all going to eventually turn in to a garbage bag.

 

[duanewade]

Army surplus ECWCS Gortex outer shell. I've had mine for over 10 years and have never had any issues with it. I also bought the Gortex pants. Mind you this is what they use for the outer shell for their cold weather clothes but it serves its purpose well.

Tru-Spec Gen2 Waterproof ECWCS Parka

Built to withstand even the most brutal conditions, the Tru-Spec H2O Proof Gen-2 ECWCS Parka keeps you dry so you can focus on the...

www.uspatriottactical.com

 

[OneBadV8]

Look up some Frogg Toggs

 

[duanewade]

Look up some Frogg Toggs

Frogg Toggs are my favorite rainsuit when I'm on the motorcycle

 

[MindfulMan]

I have an Outdoor Research rainjacket that's been awesome !
Keep in mind, that I don't sit in a treestand all day in the rain, but the brand is solid.

 

[foszoe]

Frogg Toggs. Road tested up to 110 mph for thousands of miles in 47 states

 

[jy951]

Interesting info on gore tex.

 

[KittySlayer]

If for active use look for some pit zips so you can vent and don’t get wet from sweat. From my experience Goretex just can’t quite cut it if you are working up a sweat.

 

[63PGP]

I have a Marmot rain jacket and Frogg Toggs jacket and pants. If it's warm weather, I can't wear the Frogg Toggs. In cold weather I have a Kuiu shell that is waterproof and windproof.