Need Advise - Rain Coat

• Jun 12, 2009

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Anyone have a suggestion for a lightweight rain coat?

I am not looking for foul weather gear just sonmething breathable to keep me dry during outdoor activites.I wore an old Columbia commuting today that is NOT breathable and I felt like I was in a sauna.

Looking to keep it under 150, but the cheaper the better. Maybe something sweet will come up on SAC.

Keys are:
waterproof
breathable
lightweight

TIA

HD

 

• Jun 12, 2009

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I got a Mountain Hardwear Gore Tex shell last year at EMS for $200 and it is really nice. Forgot the model name, but EMS only had red, black, and blue. It has a nice hood, pit zips, nice pockets, etc. I am not seeing it on their site...but they do have the Cohesion jacket which is probably nice. EMS coats are also a possibility, but they seem to go through weird design/fit seasons: one year their stuff is awesome, the next it sucks.

 

• Jun 12, 2009

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They had this on SAC earlier. http://forums.alpinezone.com/57039-outdoor-research-metaphor-jacket-mens.html
Not sure how it is but I was tempted to pick one up.

 

• Jun 12, 2009

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I'm interested in this too. I'm looking for something for just "around town".

 

• Jun 12, 2009

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Marmont Presip is a good bang around jacket, Campmore has them for under $100 usually

 

• Jun 12, 2009

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Just checked Campmore $69 you cant go wrong.

 

• Jun 13, 2009

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If you want lightweight and inexpensive it's had to beat DriDucks. Not much for color selections, but you get a jacket and pant combo that weighs less than most jackets and is a lot cheaper as well.

 

• Jun 13, 2009

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marmot precip
http://www.bicycletouring101.com/EquipMarmotRainJacket.htm

 

• Jun 16, 2009

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Tried on the Precip at a local store and ordere dit through Campmor. 77.97 after shipping, best price I could find.

Thanks for the input.

HD

 

• Jun 19, 2009

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Ordered on Tuesday it arrived on Wed. Good thing I have been wearing it since.

Keeping me dry on both the outside and inside.

Good call.

HD

 

• Jun 19, 2009

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HD333 said:

Ordered on Tuesday it arrived on Wed. Good thing I have been wearing it since.

Keeping me dry on both the outside and inside.

Good call.

HD

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Glad you like it. I love my marmot!