New rain jacket

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New rain jacket

kim_jong_ill

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Apr 27 2017 1:46PM

I'm replacing my rain jacket this summer due to it being beat up and beginning to lose waterproofness and am looking for recommendations. I'm doing the west coast trail so it needs to be quite waterproof but also still breathable. Due to mainly being used for hiking and other outdoor activities including mountain biking, it also can't be a super bulky one (ie no rubber heavy duty work rain gear) Thanks!

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lilgapaboi

Posts: 260 - Karma: 580

Apr 27 2017 2:24PM

north face has a lot of lightweight rain jackets

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profa_212

Posts: 8648 - Karma: 32,706

Apr 27 2017 4:50PM

Patagonia torrentshell or the Merrell capra vaporvent.

Both are damn waterproof...zippers on the Merrell might seem weird...but when you have a pack on you can unzip the entire chest for some amazing ventilation.

Both pack up real small. Both are very waterproof. My bias goes to the Merrell because I got it for 9 dollars at a store closing.

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profa_212

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Apr 28 2017 12:09PM

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Lol... heres a link hahaha

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/merrell-capra-vaporvent-25l-jacket-waterproof-for-men~p~225ad/?filterString=mens-rain-jackets~d~389%2Fmerrell~b~13400%2F&merch=prod-rec-prod-prod225AD

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cosmia

Posts: 46 - Karma: 62

Apr 29 2017 1:42PM

frogg toggs. super light, inexpensive, and more waterproof than high dollar shit. just size hella down because they huge.

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