rain gear

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What is everyone liking for rain gear?
Especially pants. Durable for guiding.
I like rubber for the easy of spraying off but keep splitting the crotch.

Thanks
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[IronNoggin]

Helly Hansen's. None Better IMHO. Triple duty for commercial trolling, guiding on the chuck, and sportying myself. Last for years with little in the way of maintenance. A tad pricey, but well worth every penny over the long haul. I prefer their breathable stop-rips, but you wouldn't want to try them if long-lining!

As always, your mileage may vary.

Cheers,
Nog

 

[westcoast advneture]

Black diamond makes awesome raingear. Very pricy for rubber pants but tough as hell. The only problem with black diamond is it is very stiff. I wear mine for work and have never tore it. I will second the helly hansen comments though. For the money it is good gear.

 

[casper5280]

I'm with Westcoast. I to wear raingear for work I would rate Hellys up there too.I have also heard that the Carharts are good but I have not seen them or tried them

 

[salmon9]

I'm with IronNoggin, Helly Hansen's.

 

[Pippen]

quote:Originally posted by salmon9

I'm with IronNoggin, Helly Hansen's.

x3....I use it for regular sailing/boating gear (more sailing oriented gear) but also have the tougher rubberish stuff for fishing as it does wash off easier.

 

[fishman69er]

i would put my money on the hellies as well, and if you want to stop the rippin the crouch thing buy a couple sizes to big, that way you got lots of room for movement.
ensure the future C&R

 

[Tailspin]

I am on my second season with the impertech Helly Jacket and Bibs, no rips and still 100% waterproof. I also wear them on the ATV so they have a ton of hours now. Reasonable price, and you will not get that clammy sweaty feeling as they breath and stretch well.They are very light and compact.

http://www.helly.ca/EN/products/109-product.cfm

 

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