Rain gear

I am looking for a new set of rain gear.

Is there a good set out there that will not break the bank?

Thanks for any help.

Depends,,, how big is your piggy bank ?

It is hard to take that beating on good rain Gear, But this is what I have found. In this order,Gander MT. has a new model that they just came out with $100 for top and $100 for bottoms Great stuff. Next pair is Cabalas Gore-Tex non insulated set $180 for top and $180 for the bottoms. Next set that is a awesome pair is Under Armour From Reeds Sporting Goods I think they go for $230 for top and $230 for the bottoms. Good Luck!!

I have no issue with paying $300 as long as I am getting some quality gear.

Cabelas as of earlier this week had their guidewear 300x gortex on sale on the web site, 129 for bibs and 169 for parkas or mid jacket, I bought a new set, then used a code on the site for free shipping, and used a 20.00 coupon to my door less than 3bills…..not a bad deal

If you are going to use it a lot, I’d stick with Gore-Tex or a very high end alternative. Nothing against Gander, but I really don’t enjoy sitting all day with a wet butt – the DryPlus or Ultra-Dry (I forget the brand) bibs leaks like a sieve (from the outside – in, thank you) after a couple of years use.

If it’s a case of buying a rainsuit “to get home with in case it rains”, your options are many.

Pete

Just in gander mountain in rochester today and they have 25% off FroggToggs toadskins,At $45 after the discountfor the bibs alone I thought it was a great buy for the kid. Not sure but the coat was about the same price and they seem to be a fairly heavy duty raingear.

I really like my Gamehide “Typhoon” Rain Gear

Here is an older product review from a Staff Guy here on IDO

Gamehide Typhoon Rain Gear

Cabelas Guidewear is pretty much best in class.

Frabill has the Stormsuit out this year as well. Brought to you by the makers of Sno-Suit and Al Lindner. Brian Brosdahl was wearing the Stormsuit last year on the FLW Walleye Tour.

I’ve got a set of Gander Mountain tech2O rain gear, about 200 a set, and it is going on 10 years old, and is still bone dry.

But you can’t go wrong spending a few bucks more for gore tex.

Another nod for the typhoon set from gamehide. mine are 5 or 6 years old, and working like new. If i out grow these, i’ll buy another set.

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I really like my Gamehide “Typhoon” Rain Gear

Here is an older product review from a Staff Guy here on IDO

Gamehide Typhoon Rain Gear

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Cabelas as of earlier this week had their guidewear 300x gortex on sale on the web site, 129 for bibs and 169 for parkas or mid jacket, I bought a new set, then used a code on the site for free shipping, and used a 20.00 coupon to my door less than 3bills…..not a bad deal

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Thanks for the tip!! Got a new pair of Guidewear Bibs getting shipped to the Roger’s Cabelas for local pickup (no shipping! ) The bibs were $149 for me but still $50 cheaper than in the store. Toss in a gift card and not a bad deal!

Happened to be in Elk River today for work so I stopped by to try on a set and then came home to order them. LOL! Things we do to save a couple bucks!

I saw the sale in a flyer and order the same ones Chris.

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I saw the sale in a flyer and order the same ones Chris.

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I make it easy for myself and only buy Cabelas. They have at least 3 levels of rain gear every year. I own 3 completely different sets. All good stuff.

I don’t know if this is a tip or I just got lucky with a bug/glitch in the computer system but…

I ordered Cabelas Guidewear bibs (just the bibs) the other day on Cabelas website and had them shipped to the Rogers store. The sale price ($50 off) was still good, and when I added it to the cart, a Cabela’s Advanced Angler Pro Series tackle bag was also added. Price… FREE.

Now when you read the new(er) Cabela’s fishing catalogs, it says you’ll get a free Advanced Angler Super Magnum tackle bag with the purchase of a set of rainwear.

I only ordered the bibs and I got the tackle bag anyway. Awesome bonus!!

The bag is indeed the Super Magnum model which sells for $59.99.

Not sure if it was a glitch or what but worth checking out if you are in the market. So I got a pair of $200 bibs for $50 off, free shipping, no tax, and a $60 tackle bag thrown in for free. Crazy!

I have a set of Gander’s Tech2O as well. I have a spare set of bibs because the older ones were getting thin in the knees,lap and butt. Neither the “newer” ones,nor the jacket keeps me dry in a daylong gullywasher. They won’t keep me dry ’til lunch even if I get a late start.

I shouldn’t have bought the H2O after the first set got stolen – it was already showing signs of wear – but I needed them in a hurry.

I have a set of the “slick fabric” Frogg Toggs. It’s great for a sudden downpour during summer but also poor for a daylong rainstorm

There’s $500 in raingear right there,(not counting theft)and if that’s all I owned,I’d stay home on rainy days. Since I work when it’s nice and fish when it ain’t,I’d have to find another hobby.

I also have a set of Carhartts. I have two sets of bibs because 1)they were on sale,and 2) one’s larger for wearing insulated bibs underneath.

They’re heavy. They’re a bit stiff. If I’m vertical jigging all day in the rain,my arms actually get tired – and I have better than average arm strength. They’re a pain to put on,a pain to take off…

But they’re dry all day. They won’t wear thin. They’re tough-as-nails. They won’t need periodic applications of a waterproofing agent once they’re “broken in”.

They cost far less than hi-tech fabrics. Ordinarily,I think Carhartts are good but overpriced. I work outside in “construction-type” industry and have for years,the raingear is the only Carhartts I own.

Maybe I’m rougher on things than most guys. Maybe I put a decade’s worth of “normal” wear for every single year I own something….I’d be more than wiling to spend $500 for a set of raingear that will be completely waterproof for 10 years. Heck,even 5 – $100/year to stay dry is worth the cost IF I could get 5 years of hassle-free,DRY fishing in the rain….If I could rely on it next year. And the next,and…in 5 years,still only pack 1 set of raingear when I travel overnight(or week) for fishing.

But the only way I can be certain I’ll be dry in a downpour is to wear old-fashioned rubberized fabric. It’s cheaper,too.

I remember being excited when I bought my first set of Gander’s raingear: Finally,I owned a really good set. I remember the disappointment when my butt got damp,then my shouders,then it crept aroun d to my chest…then I went home.

I don’t own the Cabelas suit. Is there anyone who fishes during almost every rainstorm,who owns and uses that rainsuit,and can vouche that it’ll keep me dry 5 years from now,during an all-day downpour?

I have around 8 yrs on my Cablea’s Guidewear. I’m still dry.

All Gortex can be vulnerable to failure after a few yrs. I washed mine with NikWax Tech Wash which is supposed to renew breathablility and water replellancy. I wasn’t having a problem but wanted to make my investment last a little longer.

Grey Beard

http://www.nikwax.com/en-us/products/productdetail.php?productid=268&activityid=1

There are different grades of goretex out there. Cabelas guide wear has been the best suit I have found. Its a little thick at first but it breaks in nice. I am on my 4th yr with my suit and it still looks new, my dad has had his for probably 8-10yrs and its still perfectly dry. Many other family and friends have this suit with no complaints.

X3 on the Gamehide Typhoon Rain Wear! Much more durable than the Cabelas guide wear I have. A bit heavier yes. But if your buying a rain gear that is going to last this stuff is hard to beat. I work construction also & have numerous pairs of Carhartts that generally get used. But if a good downpour arises & I need to be outdoors the Gamehide goes on.They are not much more $ than the Carhartts & cost less than Cabelas Guide series rain wear. This stuff is made for the outdoorsmen.

Where is a good place to get the Gamehide from? Got a pair of bibs after my guide wear bibs started soaking up water. Now my neighbor is looking for a set.

I just sold my Cabelas Guideware and my Gamehide Typhoon rain suit.

I’m replacing it with another set of Gamehide Typhoon.

The hood and collar protect better in strong winds and the material is heavier duty.

Not to mention a set is less than $300.00 delivered to my door.

http://www.gamehide.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=rain+gear&Search.x=22&Search.y=10

I asked an older friend of mine who’s logged more hours on the water than anyone I know, “How do you keep dry in any situation?” He said he always has 2 sets of raingear along. One lighterweight like Frogg Toggs and another set of guidewear quality. If conditions warrant he layers the lighter weight under the heavier.

I try to keep a eye on closeout corner. They currently have some good stuff on sale.