Rain Gear....What do you got?

I've had the Marmot Precip jacket for a few years and love it. Will never use an umbrella again.

Bought it for a trip to Glacier National Park and Banff. Did a great job keeping me dry. When zipped up all the way with the hood on, you will remain dry.

It doesn't come down as low as a parka, though. There are armpit zip vents to help with the heat.

ETA: When it's zipped up and the hood is on, I like how the hood hangs straight out from my head a little bit to keep rain off out of my face. Many other jacket's I've seen it where the hood just flops down over your eyes.

Cabela’s Space Rain

Best rain suit I’ve ever owned.

I have a Marmot precip jacket and it is awesome. I've had it for years.

Helly Hansen PVC for working, and Grundens Gauge Burning Daylight for nicer engagements.

You will only get wet from the inside with the PVC. The Grundens jacket hasn't soaked through yet, but I've only spent like an hour straight in the rain with it.


Eta: They are both pretty cheap

Sitka with Gore-Tex

Hell anything with Gore-Tex

For just walking to your office Cabelas jacket should be fine.

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Guidewear it’s the shite

I have an umbrella with a solid carbon fiber core that can be used as a striking weapon if needed. Probably have some Army-issued stuff in a closet that hasn't seen daylight in 10 years too.

I love my Arcteryx Beta AR (worked at an outfitter that had crazy discounts in college) but the price point is crazy. As others suggested you can’t go wrong with a Marmot Precio, OR Helium (if you’re ok with not having outside pockets), and the Patagonia Torrentshell. The best I know of that I didn’t see mentioned is the North Face Summit L5 Ultralight. As far as parkas go, I don’t know of any non-insulated styles but take the brands listed and go from there. Also, if money isn’t a huge issue, definitely go with something that uses Gortex Pro, one of the most amazing repellent materials I’ve ever come across.