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Title: Lightweight rain gear
Post by: Spitten and drummen on March 08, 2019, 07:56:09 AM
Looking to get a new rain jacket and pants that pack tight and is light weight. Been using frogg toggs. What are you guys using?
Title: Re: Lightweight rain gear
Post by: Missed mallards on March 08, 2019, 08:14:41 AM
Been using Frog toggs for last few years. Usually get a season out of them. They don't like brush. But do a great job of being waterproof.

Be interesting to see what others use.


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Title: Re: Lightweight rain gear
Post by: Chordeiles on March 08, 2019, 08:26:40 AM
Frogg toggs here too. I'm also looking to try something different this year.
Title: Re: Lightweight rain gear
Post by: tomstopper on March 08, 2019, 08:36:44 AM
Not jacket and pants, but I just use my military issued poncho (spray it down every couple of years with silicone sealer).

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Title: Re: Lightweight rain gear
Post by: model94 on March 08, 2019, 09:13:43 AM
Cabelas Space Rain Suit would fit the bill.
Title: Re: Lightweight rain gear
Post by: Parrot Head on March 08, 2019, 09:20:02 AM
I just got this
http://view.marketing-sportsmansguide.com/?qs=5354b0b33d870fa78f2d21964e31d0b719629554496c23b8273a482505acf35f75d0865de4d9bb47914b390738f762d9d23a94bb0e015c86045c62a9862ce63ad4a7a1d75251413b
Title: Re: Lightweight rain gear
Post by: dswmsn on March 08, 2019, 09:23:57 AM
If it is just short periods of off and on rain the Allen brand camo vinyl ponchos you can buy at Walmart will keep you dry from the knees up. They are inexpensive, lightweight and compact enough to fit in your vest pocket and will get the job done.
Title: Re: Lightweight rain gear
Post by: Turkeytider on March 08, 2019, 10:14:44 AM
Frogg Toggs in Realtree did me well last season. Will use again this year. May not be the most rugged but where I hunt isn`t that rugged either.
Title: Re: Lightweight rain gear
Post by: LaLongbeard on March 08, 2019, 11:53:32 AM
I keep my old Army issued rain poncho in my vest. I don't hunt in steady rain but have got caught in some showers, the poncho covers your vest gun  everything and will keep you dry until the rain passes. I've had mine since basic training it's about worn out and patched with duct tape but it works.
Title: Re: Lightweight rain gear
Post by: Chordeiles on March 08, 2019, 01:00:28 PM
I haven't really used a poncho since I got out of the Guard, about 25 years ago. Seems like a good idea. I think I'll give it a go this spring.
Title: Re: Lightweight rain gear
Post by: perrytrails on March 08, 2019, 01:49:32 PM
Quote from: model94 on March 08, 2019, 09:13:43 AM
Cabelas Space Rain Suit would fit the bill.

X2...
Title: Re: Lightweight rain gear
Post by: MO HUNTER on March 08, 2019, 03:39:34 PM
Quote from: perrytrails on March 08, 2019, 01:49:32 PM
Quote from: model94 on March 08, 2019, 09:13:43 AM
Cabelas Space Rain Suit would fit the bill.

X2...
X3 just found these on sale for 70 bucks, jacket and pants. Loaded them in the ol vest...still have room for all my other stuff and they are light.
Title: Re: Lightweight rain gear
Post by: Ozarks Hillbilly on March 08, 2019, 08:09:22 PM
I have a older Columbia rain coat in original Bottomland  it's knee length and fits over my vest it does a good job keeping everything dry. I see them from time to time on flebay.

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Title: Re: Lightweight rain gear
Post by: CAG on March 08, 2019, 10:00:33 PM
Quote from: MO HUNTER on March 08, 2019, 03:39:34 PM
Quote from: perrytrails on March 08, 2019, 01:49:32 PM
Quote from: model94 on March 08, 2019, 09:13:43 AM
Cabelas Space Rain Suit would fit the bill.

X2...
X3 just found these on sale for 70 bucks, jacket and pants. Loaded them in the ol vest...still have room for all my other stuff and they are light.

Mind Sharing?


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Title: Re: Lightweight rain gear
Post by: Kylongspur88 on March 08, 2019, 11:37:14 PM
I use a cheapo poncho.