![]() These waterproofs will keep the rain and spray out, though for more serious conditions, they lack features like face protection, insulation and high collars. The shorts (£150) were a boon in the British summer – I kept a dry backside despite rain, wet decks and damp dinghy rides. The salopettes (£300) include a full body with an elasticated waist and stretch shoulders.Ĭargo pockets are high enough to use like trouser pockets and have handwarmers behind. The hood, which has a soft peak just big enough to keep the rain off, doesn’t have stowage in the collar but it can be zipped off. The jacket (£350) has two simple zipped pockets with laser-cut drainage, an arm pocket for small items and elasticated cuff adjusters. These lightweight Goretex waterproofs – jacket, salopettes or shorts – aren’t cheap, but they offer top-end weather resistance with none of the bulk. Tested: Musto LPX Lightweight Waterproofs Front zipper protected by inner storm guard. ![]() Rollaway hood with 2-way volume adjustment. Fill: 100% Polyester.įeatures: Reflective details for visibility. It has internal storm guards but waterproof zips would be the icing on the cake, but the hand-warmer pockets, reinforced seat and cuff areas, and a well-fitting hood were all nice touches.įabric Composition: Main: 100% Polyester. The waterproofing seemed to work well and the fit was unobtrusive. We gave it a test out on the water and really appreciated the additional warmth of the insulation. It comes in men’s and women’s fits and in silver or blue. If in rain for days and days, the hardest part for me is trying to keep the inside of my raingear dry.It has reflective detailing for visibility Although paclite is likely a lot better I have both old and new models of precip and they both have performed equally well. I'm pretty sure the old models used Gortex Paclite. I noticed that the new precip are made with nanopro. There is a list of waterproof materials on the Marmot website under "technology" that explains each. He borrowed my precip and was dry from that time on. On a sheep hunt my buddy got soaking wet with his REI and Cabelas brand raingear. I've been in a lot of rain in Alaska and the precip worked great for me when I was fishing. ![]() If you aren't hiking HH is fantastic but if you are active you will get wet from the inside out. Most of the Helly Henson is rubberized so doesn't breath at all. The Marmot precip is a lot lighter and compact than Helly Henson. I know the original poster just wanted something to keep in dry in a shower, no need for more, but why not get something that working in more too.you'll still be protected in the shower! With good rain gear, as opposed to "good rain gear for the price", you just hunt without worries as you know you will be able to deal with the elements. ![]() If it is raining and I am out in it if I get wet after two hours in marginal stuff and stay dry in good stuff that costs more I may opt to stay dry.Ī day lost afield due to being too wet to endure, eventually, is expensive beyond the cost of the rain suit.Ī day spent afield looking skyward with trepidation the whole time due to knowing if it rains I am going to be miserable is expensive beyond the cost of the rain suit too. ![]() With rain gear I may look at it a bit different. I get some equipment we are willing to compromise on price for need and utility and the difference between premium and good enough stuff is less than the cost difference so it is a "value for the price" You only get a little wet some of the time? you still get wet but it takes a little longer? What does "works well for the price" mean with rain gear. ![]()
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