Help! Rain Gear that actually works?

[Adam Schneider]

Originally Posted by bryan_luoma

Watch the strokes dissapear

Not to mention the money.

[emmarose]

the best jacket i've ever had was my marmot precip (as mentioned by someone earlier in this thread) you must have the pit zips... never tried rain pants... can't deal with the zuszhing when you walk... i just wear shorts and knee socks and waterproof footgear, keeps me pretty dang dry... and of course stay away from cotton for any of your layers on a rainy day... especially your pantalones... i have a pair of golf pants that i spent waaaay too much money on that wick and dry pretty well... mostly, tho, it's fleece all the way and always bring spare clothes to change into... and not letting your pants drag on the ground so's they don't wick the moisture upwards...

hey, smo, you should maybe check the weather report for this weekend again, dude... last i checked it didn't look quite so drenchtacular...

peace,
em

[smobro]

Cool I just checked again.

Apr 10 Saturday
More clouds than sun. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the upper 30s.
Apr 11 Sunday
Few showers. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the upper 30s.


In other words; in Oregon in the spring: Partial sunshine with a 99% chance of being mostly Shi**y throughout the day.

If I have learned one thing about the Willamette Valley, it is expect the worst weather.

[snap7times]

oh come on, at least it changes every 15 minutes....

[Ol' Bob]

No hot deals on that spray that doesn't last?

[Toby Puttzinski]

Lol Adam... and you too Bob... and even snap, bringing it with the real answer.


Has anyone used that 'wash in' waterproofing stuff? The 'camp dry' (non-aerosol) spray that I have doesn't seem to be the best water repellent ever made, at least not for my (these are supposed to be waterproof but never are)goretex New Balance trail hikers... snap, you should let us know what you're using so we can eliminate that one from the quality product list as well.

I bought some waterproof hiking pants from REI but have yet to use them for disc golf... they're just not as comfortable as nylon, which don't ever seem to get very wet, especially when using an umbrella.

Also, I believe Red 5 meant to say, "Accept the rain to ease the pain on your brain."

["Over the Hill" Bob]

Originally Posted by smobro

I am totally frustrated by my search fro the perfect gear for playing in the rain. Here is my dilemma:

I have great rain pants, shoes and umbrella. I can't seem to find the right combination of base upper layer for wicking away perspiration, light layer for heat containment and rain jacket that will allow for mosture escape while not allowing external moisture in. All of this and excellent freedom of movement is what I am trying to find.

Has anyone found the right combination to keep them warm and dry on a rainy, chilly day in the Northwest?

REI suggests that the only way to do it, is to spend about $350 on their Event Jacket, Mountain Hardwear synthetic base layer, and Mountain Hardwear wool, cotton blend overlayer.

Hoping for a better answer than that.

Anyone?

Whiskey for warmth..................golf naked! You stay warm and don't get bogged down with wet clothing.

When you're done you just throw on some dry clothes and there you go.

Always glad to help out my Bro Smo!

Bob

[Ol' Bob]

There ya go, Bob, do what the original inhabitants did, go naked, barefoot, and coat your body with salmon oil. A woven spruce root hat is optional. But don't be like those Boston men they called, "stinky people," who only washed their faces and hands, but be sure to bathe in a clean creek twice a day.

[snap7times]

i have a columbia shell, it works great, but water will get through after hours of rain, but a single layer of spray on waterproofing does the trick for a day or two...

[Flash]

The concept of breathable waterproof rain gear is a farce. I don't care what a company says about their fancy fabric. You can go with the greatest weather gear available and it will be waterproof but it will not be breathable. I used to have some gear for sailing that I never got wet in but I would sweat if the temp climbed about 60 with minimal activity.

[emmarose]

Originally Posted by Flash

The concept of breathable waterproof rain gear is a farce. I don't care what a company says about their fancy fabric. You can go with the greatest weather gear available and it will be waterproof but it will not be breathable. I used to have some gear for sailing that I never got wet in but I would sweat if the temp climbed about 60 with minimal activity.

... hence the necessity of pit zips...

[smobro]

Originally Posted by "Over the Hill" Bob

Whiskey for warmth..................golf naked! You stay warm and don't get bogged down with wet clothing.

When you're done you just throw on some dry clothes and there you go.

Always glad to help out my Bro Smo!

Bob

Why, why would anyone want to see that mess?

Solved my problem. Bought the underlayer that was suggested (patagonia), bought the Jacket that was suggested (Patagonia) and he spray that was suggested. All in all, I will be completely soaked and making excuses by noon on Saturday! Lets play some golf baby!

[Eric Olson]

Staying comfortable in heavy rain is an art. I am a master but the techniques are not easily passed along on a msg board. The basic principle is you can't rely on your gear to alter physics, and you must use your awareness and common sense. Also waterproof and breathable is a continuum. If you want more of one you must sacrifice the other. Know your body and find the balance that works for you.

[Ol' Bob]

Quack.

I'm working on the four feather power grip.

[emmarose]

Originally Posted by smobro

All in all, I will be completely soaked and making excuses by noon on Saturday! Lets play some golf baby!

stop saying it's going to rain rain rain! you are bursting my sunshine bubble! do not make me hunt you down saturday morning and make you join me in a traditional oregonian sunshine dance... because i totally will... and you will have to do it in rufflebutts and a tutu... now just pack up your umbrella and rain gear and be prepared... enough doom and gloom... i plan to be golfing in my skort and tank top, so i've heard enough from you, mister! (don't worry, also packing my gear and several changes of socks and shoes so as not to be responsible for any deluges).


peace threw disc golf,
emmarose

[Ol' Bob]

Quack.

[Magilla]

Originally Posted by Carie CPink

Mr. Pink purchased a rain set at Costco for under $30. Claims it is the best rain gear he's ever worn.

I have to agree.... This is the best rain gear I have ever owned. Light weight and very effective. It easily folds up and stuffs into my Golf Bag fro those days where rain is anticipated OR on the long rounds when the rain stops.

[Ol' Bob]

What's the brand on the Costco set? I could get my neighbors who go there to pick me up one. I get them to get me those bundles of 36 microfiber towels there for about $15.00.

My set now would be great for on a crabber in the Gulf of Alaska, but sucks for disc golf.

[smobro]

Originally Posted by frizbeerose

stop saying it's going to rain rain rain! you are bursting my sunshine bubble! do not make me hunt you down saturday morning and make you join me in a traditional oregonian sunshine dance... because i totally will... and you will have to do it in rufflebutts and a tutu... now just pack up your umbrella and rain gear and be prepared... enough doom and gloom... i plan to be golfing in my skort and tank top, so i've heard enough from you, mister! (don't worry, also packing my gear and several changes of socks and shoes so as not to be responsible for any deluges).


peace threw disc golf,
emmarose

sorry dawgess. not trying to burst the bubble, just trying to be prepared for a change. 4 rounds in 2 days at Milo is seriously pushing my physical capability since I havent played 4 rounds in 2 days ever. I just want to limit fatigue in any way possible. After all I am an old guy. Tutu's and Rufflebutts would be a welcome change from some of the outfits I normally see out there.

[Magilla]

Originally Posted by Ol' Bob

What's the brand on the Costco set? I could get my neighbors who go there to pick me up one. I get them to get me those bundles of 36 microfiber towels there for about $15.00.

My set now would be great for on a crabber in the Gulf of Alaska, but sucks for disc golf.

That would be "Kirkland" brand. Comes in a variety of colors for the Jacket (2 Tone) with Black pants.