John Dirks Jr Posted April 30, 2014 Report Posted April 30, 2014 What do you use to stay dry when you have no other choice but to work in the rain? El cheapo plastic ponchos are not cuttin' it anymore. I need to step up to some real rain gear. What do you recommend?
Tom Raymond Posted April 30, 2014 Report Posted April 30, 2014 I have a 2 piece tyvek suit, pants and jacket, that I got at Dicks sporting goods. It was cheap and it fits nicely in my tool bag. I have been fortunate enough not to need it yet. Or too slow to get caught in the rain. Half full or half empty, you pick.
Chad Fabry Posted April 30, 2014 Report Posted April 30, 2014 What do you use to stay dry when you have no other choice but to work in the rain? El cheapo plastic ponchos are not cuttin' it anymore. I need to step up to some real rain gear. What do you recommend? You're a mailman for God's sake. Don't you have a line on rain gear?
StevenT Posted April 30, 2014 Report Posted April 30, 2014 There are quite a few manufacturers out there. I have 3 sets. The set I get the most use out of is actually the cheapest of the 3 (and the lightest). If you go to West Marine, they usually have a selection. If not, just Google foul weather gear.
kurt Posted April 30, 2014 Report Posted April 30, 2014 REI-outlet. Get whatever waterproof-breathable stuff they got on sale.
Inspectorjoe Posted April 30, 2014 Report Posted April 30, 2014 Why do you ask? Are you expecting a deluge tomorrow? When I heard the forecast Monday, I went to to block tomorrow off my schedule, but just before I got to it, a 1:30 got booked. At least the house has a nice big, old-fashioned front porch. That makes working in heavy rain a bit more bearable, especially when arriving at the house. I mostly use a cheap vinyl poncho and a baseball cap. Sometimes I just use a big umbrella, especially if it's humid and I don't feel like sweating.
Bill Kibbel Posted April 30, 2014 Report Posted April 30, 2014 Excellent rain coat, rain pants, waxed cap, Wellies and a waterproof camera. Weather like we're going to have tomorrow isn't an issue.
John Kogel Posted April 30, 2014 Report Posted April 30, 2014 I have Pioneer rain pants that I wear in the dirty crawlspaces. Double layer. The jackets are double layer, good gear for working in rain all day. Overkill for a 20 minute tour of the exterior and roof. I keep a light rain jacket in my truck that I bought at the cycle shop. I might wear that a couple times a year. A light fleece jacket and the ball cap serves me well for wind and rain.
Rob Amaral Posted April 30, 2014 Report Posted April 30, 2014 I just use a Goretex poncho from LL Bean... baseball cap... and those LLBean rubber-bottom 'shoes'.. Does the job...
John Dirks Jr Posted April 30, 2014 Author Report Posted April 30, 2014 What do you use to stay dry when you have no other choice but to work in the rain? El cheapo plastic ponchos are not cuttin' it anymore. I need to step up to some real rain gear. What do you recommend? You're a mailman for God's sake. Don't you have a line on rain gear? Rural Mail Carrier and all curbside delivery from within the vehicle. I still get wet when the rain comes in the door horizontally. It's like, everything is fine but when you turn the corner, you get nailed. I do run parcels to the door but I run in between the rain drops.
Scottpat Posted April 30, 2014 Report Posted April 30, 2014 Breathable rain jacket and a umbrella. Yes, I use a umbrella! Honestly in the 20 years I have been doing this, my rain jacket and umbrella have worked well for me. I have rain paints if I need them, but I can't recall the last time I pulled them on. I use the same rain jacket and pants for backpacking. As Kurt noted, REI is a great place to find rain gear. I also bought a bunch of polypropylene shoe covers, this is the same stuff plastic tarps are made from. I don't have to worry much about my shoes staying clean, this cover does not leak or bleed through like they Tyvek type covers.
kurt Posted April 30, 2014 Report Posted April 30, 2014 Scott, you shouldn't be giving advice on rain gear. Everyone knows you're all wet.....[:-eyebrow
gtblum Posted April 30, 2014 Report Posted April 30, 2014 If it's raining that hard, I usually just drive on the lawn, and check out the stuff I can reach from the window of the truck. Rain gear?
kurt Posted April 30, 2014 Report Posted April 30, 2014 30% off mountain hardwear, north face for the next couple days at rei-outlet.
In-Depth Posted May 1, 2014 Report Posted May 1, 2014 I like Frog Toggs. Cheap, effective and squish up small. I use them for fishing as well. Frog Toggs
John Dirks Jr Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Posted May 1, 2014 Today I used my clipboard to keep my camera dry. But you know, a nice big golf umbrella would have been really nice. Thanks for that idea Scott. So, I'm moving up to an umbrella and moderately priced rain pant/coat set. I'd like to find something with decent pockets for flaps on top to keep stuff dry.
Inspectorjoe Posted May 1, 2014 Report Posted May 1, 2014 Rain gear? I don't need no stinkin' rain gear. Click to Enlarge 59.79 KB
gtblum Posted May 1, 2014 Report Posted May 1, 2014 Rain gear? I don't need no stinkin' rain gear. Click to Enlarge 59.79 KB []
rkenney Posted May 1, 2014 Report Posted May 1, 2014 You're a mailman for God's sake. Don't you have a line on rain gear? Rural mail delivery sans rain gear ("We don't get out of the vehicle!"):
John Dirks Jr Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Posted May 2, 2014 You're a mailman for God's sake. Don't you have a line on rain gear? Rural mail delivery sans rain gear ("We don't get out of the vehicle!"): I hope that lazy ahole got fired!
John Dirks Jr Posted June 22, 2014 Author Report Posted June 22, 2014 The golf umbrella I got worked great the other day. It's a keeper!!!
pillscoach Posted October 13, 2014 Report Posted October 13, 2014 A truly waterproof layer will keep the rain from reaching you (if properly seam sealed), but it will also keep most of the moisture produced by your body from escaping.
jjeffzehnder Posted January 6, 2015 Report Posted January 6, 2015 I use a camping hat, weatherproof jacket and if its real bad and cant wait it out i use a trash bag poncho
John Kogel Posted January 7, 2015 Report Posted January 7, 2015 I use a camping hat, weatherproof jacket and if its real bad and cant wait it out i use a trash bag poncho Really? A trash bag is so uncool. It should at least have your logo printed on it. []
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