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| While judging for the PMC this past weekend, I noticed alot of guys wearing bibs. Well I was in my thin rain pants freezing my Hog Wobbler off!!! (Magnum, that is!) It was very windy and about 45 degrees for the launch, but the guys in the bibs seemed fairly comfortable. Well after looking at the normal places i realized their are alot of choices out there, insulated, uninsulated, gore tex, gore tex knockoffs, and the prices were all over the place to, wich to choose? i certainly don't need the top of the line but i also only want to buy ONE pair and have them work. I have plenty of wool pants to wear under them so I'm thinking uninsulated for sure. And i do trust GoreTex but if a "knock off" works I'm willing to change. Any Opinions? (dumb question, I know!)
Edited by jacorn 5/17/2005 9:20 PM
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| I love Gortex. Blocks the wind and rain and lasts.
You can go uninsulated and wear whatever you want to under them to suit the conditions.
I've got a nice uninsulated pair that rolls up nicely to keep in the boat.
I also have an insulated set of bibs and a parka for those cold fall days when you know that you are going to take a beating.
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| Gortex all the way |
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Location: Mendota Heights, MN | I always kinda chuckle when i see all the "gortex all the way dude" posts.
I have to wonder how old the poster is and what experience they have with other materials.
Don't get me wrong, gortex is good, it's just way over-rated.
As someone who has spent the lat 35 years camping, hiking, fishing, in all weather from winter to summer, I have had the opportunity to try most everything out there.
In my opinion, if you want the best bibs you can get for the money look at Filson's Foul Weather line. http://www.filson.com/1432.HTM
They are excellent and will outlast ANY gortex product you can buy.
I know it requires a leap of faith, it did for me. But I can't wait to get the matching jacket. I'll never look back.
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Location: Neenah, WI | Big fan of the tech h2o at gander. One of the best set for the money and right now they are on clearance you can get a set of it for about $170 tax tiltle included. Do not be afraid to look at frog toggs - good raingear but will not break the wind as good as h20.
Hook em' Hard
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA | I just got a set of the H20 from Gander Mountain. One full day in constant rain and I was warm and dry. I found them on clearance and picked up the bib and jacket for $110 total. I highly recommend them.
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| I got 2 sets of Columbia rain gear, one insulated and one regular both from Sierra Trading Post for more than 50% off. They take everybody's overstock and sell it for them. Sizes are a little picky from time to time, but thay have great deals. I got 2 full sets of gear for less than the price of one. www.sierratradingpost.com |
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| I second the H2O's from Gander. I got a set this spring for $140 and have used them multiple times in the cold, wind, and rain. Kept me warm and dry everytime. |
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| Another vote for the Gander Tech2O....warm, dry and comfortable this past weekend in northern Minnesota. As previously mentioned, there on clearance at Gander right now....great product, great price. |
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Location: Musky Tackle Online, MN | One recommendation, no matter which way you decide to go. Go with one size bigger than you would normally get. You want to plan for some extra room under your gear for extra layers when you're out in the colder weather.
Frogg Toggs were mentioned in an earlier post. This is a good very light weight rain gear for the summer months. But if you're out in an all day rain or heavy downpour, you'll get wet. But I like to have mine along for the warm summer months.
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| Got a pair of Cabelas gortex bibs. Absolutely the best pair of bibs I have ever owned. For 200$ you will stay warm, dry, in wind, rain, cold, 5 foot rollers on the way back to camp, whatever! |
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I'll second the Filson gear.
For the last 12 years, I've spent a week or so every winter camping on the Boundary Waters ice fishing.
Also a lot of time camping in the fall, when it can be cold and wet.
I'll never go back to Gore-tex again, under serious, hard use, a couple of years tops for even the most expensive, reputable brands.
I have Filson stuff that's 5 years old, and not even showing much wear.
JS
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Location: Mendota Heights, MN | WhoHooo!!! Another Filson wearer. This is a first. Welcome to the few, the proud, and the knowledgable.
After spending years buying and testing every synthetic out there, i have come to the conclusion that natural is better.
What's funny is that you would think that a bunch of guys who are always looking for a new edge, a new bait, a new presentaion, a new rod, a new reel, a new boat, the list goes on, would be so stuck in a herd mentality where rain gear is concerned.
Steve
Edited by Phoenix 5/18/2005 5:24 PM
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| Does that filson stuff come in camo? |
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Location: Mendota Heights, MN | These bibs don't brown only, but I know they make some camo stuff..
http://www.filson.com
take a look around
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| Three years ago I bought a pair from Cabelas - not breathable, not Gore-tex, not $200; cost me $35 and they'll last another 5 years. They are as stout as they come and you can't beat the price. The next pair will be, without a doubt, Filison's.
Gore-tex is suspect to me. Read the post titled "Gore-tex treatment" on this site. |
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Location: minocqua, wi. | i got the tech20's from Gander too and got them on sale a couple years ago. they are really good and make the trips warmer, drier and especially don't have to worry about a ton of layered clothes when getting ready to head out the door. |
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| when the rain gear I have wears out I'm going to take a serious look at the Filson stuff.
How is the Filson gear when it's warm and raining?
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Location: Holly, MI | Filson is awesome. Tremendous quality and durability. You will Pay for it however($$). I bought an upland hunting jacket a long time ago from a small sporting goods store that was having a "I'm retiring and my son doesn't want the business" sale. They don't ever seem to go on sale and I got them for 60% off. You also usually get what you pay for.
I do not wear bibs for the same reason stated of them being warm. I want seperate pants and jacket. I can remove the jacket after a squall and leave the pants on without overheating in the summer. You can always put more on but you can't take more than all of it off. Mine are lightweight nylon that is rubber lined with taped seams. Give me a flood and I'm dry. My jacket is a, no teasing here, Helly Hanson. It also is water PROOF. No need to pay for gortex in my book. They both are always in the boat but seldom see daylight anyway. I don't want too much money stashed under the seat, that's gas money! |
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