Spackdaddy Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 I'd actually rather have just a goretex shell than something with insulation. That way I can wear it on a rainy summer day without overheating or in the winter with wool, fleece, whatever layers underneath. This is more of what I am looking for. The big bulky stuff can be quite annoying and I have lots of layers for the cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirocco Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Eddie Bauer has a line called First Ascent that seems to be reasonably good stuff for a reasonably good price. They have a $20 off sale right now on all their rain jackets, and also have a few of last year's models in the clearance section of their site. I've never tried any of their stuff, but the specs are decent for the price. The BC-200 jacket has good specs at $179. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EveretteD Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 If you are a Costco shopper this is about the time of year that they get thier Viking rain suits (jacket & pant). I dont have one, but I know a few guys that do and they seem to like them. I think that are about $80. Andrew I have the costco rain suit. Its not a bad suit for the price. The jacket is fairly waterproof. I have had it in a downpour and after a while it started to get quite moist. But thats what you get for $80. I also find the jacket to be quite warm for the summer. Its lined so it makes a better fall jacket then a spring/summer. I would suggest MEC as well. I love that store Everette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spackdaddy Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 I pulled the trigger on this Columbia jacket in black! Columbia Deep Ghyll I got a great deal on steepandcheap.com. It was half price at $125 down from $250, so it was a great deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedy1 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Look at this one. It's inexpensive, compact, light, stylish,usually in stock locally, and can be sued as a floatation device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spackdaddy Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share Posted February 8, 2011 Look at this one. It's inexpensive, compact, light, stylish,usually in stock locally, and can be sued as a floatation device. Not to mention that it look GREAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beedhead Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Not to mention that it look GREAT! That Great style of jacket also helps my buddy catch nice fish!!!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harps Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 They're all the rage in Beaver Mines... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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