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best rain suit for work??

Posted on 8/14/12 at 5:49 pm
Posted by CENLALSUFAN
Beaumont
Member since Mar 2009
7208 posts
Posted on 8/14/12 at 5:49 pm
that doesnt make you feel like your in a sauna?? is there a such thing as breathable rain suit?? bought the cheap one from wally world and my clothes are more wet in the suit than out of the suit..thanks
Posted by Ole Geauxt
KnowLa.
Member since Dec 2007
50880 posts
Posted on 8/14/12 at 5:51 pm to
probly Frog Togs.... nothing is perfect though..
Posted by CENLALSUFAN
Beaumont
Member since Mar 2009
7208 posts
Posted on 8/14/12 at 5:52 pm to
and whats the difference between water resistant and water proof or is there one...?

heard frog togs are probably the hottest of them all from a few people at work..thanks though.
Posted by Ole Geauxt
KnowLa.
Member since Dec 2007
50880 posts
Posted on 8/14/12 at 5:55 pm to
frog togs do breathe a little bit, kinda like a mesh material.... rubber and plastic does not breathe...
Posted by jobbieman
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2009
384 posts
Posted on 8/14/12 at 5:55 pm to
I've been a contractor for many years. One of my workers told me that rain suits are not to work in but to get out of the rain. FWIW He also wore a T shirt that said "hard work never killed anybody, but I don't want to be it's first victim"

Probably Frogg Toggs
Posted by Junky
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2005
8355 posts
Posted on 8/14/12 at 5:57 pm to
Jesus, your avatar freaks me out....

Oh, btw....I've always used a rain coat with the pants, but it has to be pouring. Dodging the raindrops is better in my opinion.
Posted by CENLALSUFAN
Beaumont
Member since Mar 2009
7208 posts
Posted on 8/14/12 at 5:59 pm to
i work on the rail road so depending on where i am and what job im working on depends on how much work im actually doing of if its just walking from one end of the train to the other.. looking for something that is easy to get in and out of quickly also..
Posted by Geaux Smoke
Aspen, California
Member since Aug 2010
1977 posts
Posted on 8/14/12 at 6:06 pm to
I have arcteryx gore tex PAC lite rain gear. Pay out the arse... But worth it IMO
Posted by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43030 posts
Posted on 8/14/12 at 6:10 pm to
I have a Frogg Toggs actual jacket, and it isn't very breathable. I used it in the woods and it lasted a couple of months. Got a Helly Hansen jacket and never looked back. They have some at Bass Pro
Posted by Geaux Smoke
Aspen, California
Member since Aug 2010
1977 posts
Posted on 8/14/12 at 6:26 pm to
quote:

Helly Hanson

Quality stuff Hammertime
Posted by CENLALSUFAN
Beaumont
Member since Mar 2009
7208 posts
Posted on 8/14/12 at 6:27 pm to
ill look into the last two name brands..i live closer to cabellas, im sure they may have some of the same products
Posted by Geaux Smoke
Aspen, California
Member since Aug 2010
1977 posts
Posted on 8/14/12 at 6:59 pm to
Go in cabela's and get your size. Google your choice and order online. Not sure if cabela's sells either brand. Try backpacker and massey's to get your size for helly Hanson or arcteryx.
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
259858 posts
Posted on 8/14/12 at 7:03 pm to
quote:

Helly Hanson


Quality stuff Hammertime


It's what the fishermen and construction workers wear around here.
Posted by CENLALSUFAN
Beaumont
Member since Mar 2009
7208 posts
Posted on 8/14/12 at 7:06 pm to
thanks guys!!

i assume you are saying to try it on and then look online to get a better price, correct??
Posted by Geaux Smoke
Aspen, California
Member since Aug 2010
1977 posts
Posted on 8/14/12 at 7:07 pm to
100% correct
Posted by faxis
La.
Member since Oct 2007
7773 posts
Posted on 8/14/12 at 7:07 pm to
What they said. Look into the stuff offshore fishermen and sailors use. It's more expensive, but it's serious shite designed for harsh conditions where you're wet all the time.
Posted by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43030 posts
Posted on 8/14/12 at 7:14 pm to
quote:

ill look into the last two name brands..i live closer to cabellas, im sure they may have some of the same products
Nope. I looked for matching HH pants last week, and they do not have the jacket or pants


Here: Bass Pro

I have the Roan Anorak jacket
This post was edited on 8/14/12 at 7:18 pm
Posted by Boats n Hose
NOLA
Member since Apr 2011
37248 posts
Posted on 8/14/12 at 7:17 pm to
Not frogg toggs. They won't last very long for work.
Posted by Choirboy
On your property
Member since Aug 2010
10777 posts
Posted on 8/14/12 at 7:22 pm to
Posted by Choirboy
On your property
Member since Aug 2010
10777 posts
Posted on 8/14/12 at 7:24 pm to
Its the best lightweight 100% rain gear I have found.
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