Recommend me a rain jacket

[UnivTex34 1763]

Anyone got a good rain jacket rec? I've always had cheapies, and my last one just bit the dust this morning. Would like something that can be layered over warmer things when needed. 

[4th&Five 41557]

i thought this would be a condom thread.

[Quagmire 2147]

Don’t be scared of water , pussy

[ShaggyBevo RIP 3868]

REI's clearance sale begins tomorrow.

[woohorn 1131]

REI's clearance sale begins tomorrow.

Go get a Marmot.

[BottleRocket 646]

5 minutes ago, woohorn said:

17 minutes ago, ShaggyBevo RIP said:

REI's clearance sale begins tomorrow.

Go get a Marmot Member's Only

 

[Gene Parmesan 4007]

The Executive

[elfenix 34247]

29 minutes ago, woohorn said:

42 minutes ago, ShaggyBevo RIP said:

REI's clearance sale begins tomorrow.

Go get a Marmot.

marmot precip is what i have.  works.

[msucolt45 4062]

It’s pricey though, but I swear by my Foot Joy rain gear. You can get them at Dick’s Sporting Goods, or purchase them online.
The pants damn near cost as much as the jacket, but they breathe out your body-heat, while still being water repellent.
“Titleist” branded golfers wear them and I think they are great for daily wear in the rain, not just for golf.

[William_Cannon 86]

I’ve got a north face which works well and still looks brand new after being used as an outer shell in 3 excursions.

Whatever you get, make sure it has pit zips.

[zork 629]

I bought an LL Bean rain jacket like this one on clearance about 10 years ago.  Except it also had a fleece inner jacket you could take out or put in as needed.  It has been awesome, nice quality.  The closest thing I can find now is just the rain jacket part that looks like this:

jacket above, no liner obviously:

https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/117853?page=traverse-tekcotton-jacket&bc=12-26-593-504714&feat=504714-GN2&csp=a&attrValue_0=Vintage Olive

 

all mens rain jackets:

https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/506675?page=mens-rain-jackets-and-hard-shells&csp=a&bc=12-26-593-504714&sort_field=Relevance&start=1&viewCount=48&nav=ln-504714

all womens rain jackets:

https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/506593?page=womens-rain-jackets&csp=a&bc=12-27-610-504728&sort_field=Relevance&start=1&viewCount=48&nav=ln-504728

 

 

[BillyBadAss 189]

Marmot Precip is one of the best, 30% off right now ($70) at REI:

https://www.rei.com/rei-garage/product/894605/marmot-precip-rain-jacket-mens

You can find something for cheaper, but it probably won't have pit-zips; and since rain jackets don't really breath I'd view them as essential. 

If you want something a tad nicer the Patagonia Stretch Rainshadow is also 30% off, but twice as much ($140):

https://www.rei.com/product/894312/patagonia-stretch-rainshadow-jacket-mens?cm_mmc=aff_AL-_-145262-_-180150-_-NA&avad=180150_c14fcf925

 

Edited February 10, 2019 by BillyBadAss

[UnivTex34 1763]

I actually went to REI to buy the precip. Ended up walking out with an REI branded Ranier. Was a bit cheaper, had all the same features the precip, and fit me a little better. Also, I was burnt orange.

[Fred Willard 115]

Check out aftco. I have one that is light and works well for Texas. I doubt I’ll ever have to buy another rain jacket.

[Llano Estacado 1257]

For ease of copy paste I’m skipping steps 1 &2.

[horn4life 3760]

The Marmont stuff is nice that my kids have.  Lightweight and breathable, and the REI branded stuff I view much like the HEB branded stuff.  They don't put it on the shelf unless it's of equal quality. I guess I would ask what's your main purpose in staying dry?  Do you want to be able to move around and want a jacket, or a longer coat style that keeps your ass dry as well.  

I have some old cheaper rain gear that I pull out occasionally but it doesn't breath worth a damn. I need some better rain gear that will work for fishing.  Lightweight enough to store compactly but solid enough to not get soaked with wind blown rain. Guess with winter shit starting to go on sale maybe I can find something I like.

[kevwun 15790]

The major brands all seem to fit different, so I would go with one from a brand that you like the fit of.  Marmot and Columbia both fit me well.

[blacklab 11939]

I have a columbia UT rain jacket that's been great. Got it at the coop

[NWBuck 8568]

Bumping this thread... any hikers/campers made a purchase in the last two years they'd like to brag about?