Post by dayhiker on Jan 18, 2022 16:14:10 GMT -8
Here is some articles on rainwear:
www.rei.com/learn/series/rainwear-basics
eVent is a fabric that wets through I think eventually. I think the article is right about other types being waterproof, I have always been happy with lighter options, mainly because when I get too hot I sweat easily and allot. If it is raining it is probably above 32, not much below it. So options are limited. If you can use an umbrella then you can unzip the front of your rain coat. If not I would strip down to a minimal layer underneath shorts and a T, or very thin long underwear. I did this in NZ where it was always wet and we could not count on drying stuff out. Worked sort of like a wet suit or dry suit. If it was too cold I would wear something warmer until I started to sweat.
As far as the options in rainwear I think mine are 2.5. All need a DWR to be breathable. I haven't had much luck in putting on a new DWR so I just get another jacket. I also look at the inner layer and when it is worn that means it needs replacing. Goretex I think doesn't need replacing, or at least takes allot more wear, but DWR needs updating or it will become soggy outside, be non breathable, and cold so . .
REI says the The 3-layer construction of the men's Patagonia Torrentshell 3L jacket has a new backer, making it more durable than its 2.5-layer predecessor.
I think that (older one) is the one I got on sale because the pockets were not netting so I could put a camera in and not get it wet from sweat.
I still have a yellow one I use for downhill skiing. Most of my other ones are lighter and more compact. One from OR has waterproof pockets too but smaller (not zipper )
I have one from Columbia that has held for a long time that I wear around town and dayhiking if I know I will probably have it on.
I got one on sale when one wore out and the pocket caught on a door handle and ripped out, and I started looking at jackets and bought a bunch all on sale qoliite awhile ago. all seemed to have held up without use, except one from OR that I decided to try because it had a place for the hip belt to go thru. GoLite used to have some great deals, and I am still trying to wear those out.
Mountain Hardware makes pants with a belt and full length leg zippers (or did for men).
www.rei.com/learn/series/rainwear-basics
eVent is a fabric that wets through I think eventually. I think the article is right about other types being waterproof, I have always been happy with lighter options, mainly because when I get too hot I sweat easily and allot. If it is raining it is probably above 32, not much below it. So options are limited. If you can use an umbrella then you can unzip the front of your rain coat. If not I would strip down to a minimal layer underneath shorts and a T, or very thin long underwear. I did this in NZ where it was always wet and we could not count on drying stuff out. Worked sort of like a wet suit or dry suit. If it was too cold I would wear something warmer until I started to sweat.
As far as the options in rainwear I think mine are 2.5. All need a DWR to be breathable. I haven't had much luck in putting on a new DWR so I just get another jacket. I also look at the inner layer and when it is worn that means it needs replacing. Goretex I think doesn't need replacing, or at least takes allot more wear, but DWR needs updating or it will become soggy outside, be non breathable, and cold so . .
REI says the The 3-layer construction of the men's Patagonia Torrentshell 3L jacket has a new backer, making it more durable than its 2.5-layer predecessor.
I think that (older one) is the one I got on sale because the pockets were not netting so I could put a camera in and not get it wet from sweat.
I still have a yellow one I use for downhill skiing. Most of my other ones are lighter and more compact. One from OR has waterproof pockets too but smaller (not zipper )
I have one from Columbia that has held for a long time that I wear around town and dayhiking if I know I will probably have it on.
I got one on sale when one wore out and the pocket caught on a door handle and ripped out, and I started looking at jackets and bought a bunch all on sale qoliite awhile ago. all seemed to have held up without use, except one from OR that I decided to try because it had a place for the hip belt to go thru. GoLite used to have some great deals, and I am still trying to wear those out.
Mountain Hardware makes pants with a belt and full length leg zippers (or did for men).