I have a Helly Hansen rain jacket that really works well, but its a little heavier fabric and hot for warm weather showers. Does anyone make something lightweight and breathable for under $50 that is actually waterproof? Main use will be fishing and outdoor events. I have hunting rain gear covered. Not interested in the cheap Frogg Toggs as those feel like wearing a boat cover.
Marmot, Columbia, and for a little more, OR.
Just make sure you oil them.......
I have a Marmot jacket. It does well, and isn't too bad in being breathable due to its put zips. Seems like I got a deal on it around $50. I always take it when I'm backpacking.
If you want truly waterproof, the only way to go is Helly or Grundens. They don’t breathe, so if it’s hot out you’ll be as wet inside as outside. Otherwise, true high level breathables which will keep you mostly dry for a fairly long time will cost hundreds. You might be able to get by with a lower quality jacket, but it won’t keep you very dry for long, especially in heavy rain/weather.
Check out Red Ledge Thunderlight. About 50 to $55. It's not the quality of a $150 jacket but it's pretty good for the price. I have one that's been in my gear for 5 years or more. I haven't needed it very often but it's worked great when I did.
marmot precip. Best light weight jacket under $100
Look for the old Precip if they're still available. Marmot re-branded it to "Eco precip" and charged a little more. The non "eco" versions were available a few months ago for under $50.
Another vote for Marmot Precip, wait for it to go on sale.
You can spend any amount you want on rain gear. I've bought alot of it. The best value for me has been Frog Toggs.
https://www.froggtoggs.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0PW80ICd6wIV4ZJbCh2Obg2AEAAYASAAEgLUtfD_BwE
I have a camo Herters rain jacket sold in Cabela's, works pretty good, I only use it for turkey hunting and trout fishing.
I've had the expensive stuff, the Red Ledge works just as good. You may have to go slightly over $50.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Red-Ledge-Men-s-Thunderlight-Rain-Jacket/163744152?selected=true
Thrift shop Army surplus.
As wabi said, it is tough to beat an army poncho. Waterproof, fits over anything, breathes from the bottom, makes a good groundcloth or gear cover.
marmot precip. Best light weight jacket under $100
Another vote.
As wabi said, it is tough to beat an army poncho. Waterproof, fits over anything, breathes from the bottom, makes a good groundcloth or gear cover.
While a poncho would work while sitting still, I'd like for it to shed rain while standing running the boat. I have heavier stuff that doesnt breathe so well but want something lightweight for summer fishing that isn't quite as hot as my Helly Hansen and packs down. I had previously read the Marmot Precip is good and that Red Ledge looks like it would work if it really is waterproof.
Mine's not a poncho, a poncho would be fine.
I ordered one of these a couple weeks ago because they are on sale for $59 bucks. Wore it during a moderate rain last week and was pleased with it. Gotta have the pit-zip vents. A little more than you wanted to spend but they do have free shipping, returns and lifetime warranty, whatever that's worth.
https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/mens-venture-2-jacket-nf0a2vd3-c1?variationId=V0W
marmot precip. Best light weight jacket under $100
Another vote.
I have the jacket and pants. It works well. Got mine from Sierra Trading Post.
Might be able to find something in Carhartt for around that number. I have a nice (heavyweigh) raincoat from them that I think went for around 60.$, but can’t remember.
Just checked that North Face link, quality stuff and politically correct too. Looks like they have most of the races covered in their ad.
I happened to see rain jackets at Costco the other day. Didn't buy one but they felt like good quality, and they were (IIRC) $30.
I have an unlined but hooded rain jacket from Cabela's that is quite good, but it was bought over a decade ago. Long discontinued, I'd guess.
I'm going to carry my old Frog Toggs rain suit for emergency use in my boat when it arrives next year. And one of those $1 yellow ponchos for a fishing partner. I don't intend to fish in the rain, but you never know - and while Frog Toggs aren't top shelf, they're good enough.
...and while Frog Toggs aren't top shelf, they're good enough.
Yep. Frogg Toggs are great, for what they're for. We have several pairs stuffed in the boat for the unexpected shower while on the water.
Just checked that North Face link, quality stuff and politically correct too. Looks like they have most of the races covered in their ad.
then they would need 25-30 adds to cover all the races
I happened to see rain jackets at Costco the other day. Didn't buy one but they felt like good quality, and they were (IIRC) $30.
I have an unlined but hooded rain jacket from Cabela's that is quite good, but it was bought over a decade ago. Long discontinued, I'd guess.
I'm going to carry my old Frog Toggs rain suit for emergency use in my boat when it arrives next year. And one of those $1 yellow ponchos for a fishing partner. I don't intend to fish in the rain, but you never know - and while Frog Toggs aren't top shelf, they're good enough.
fish bite like crazy in the rain. when the rain hits the water it blocks a lot of light into the water. the baitfish think it is nite time and come out of hiding and the bigger fish are there to great them. it is like putting a tarp on a lawn and fooling nite crawlers
Marmot Precip is the benchmark for inexpensive, yet good breathable raingear.