Lets talk rain gear a waders

[Kilo427]

So everyone knows I tend to get wet alot. I have been thinking about buying a pair of light waders and have narrowed it down to two different styles.

First is your typical wader but built for riding from gator waders they look to be pretty well made and I don't feel I would have to be overly cautious around thorns such as the overland thorn run. I feel these would probably do a better job at keeping you warm.

The second is this style Finntrail these seem to remind me more of my dry suits for kayaking that I have in how they are made. I definitely think these will but much lighter, easier to pack but I am not sure about how resilient they would be to thorns and brush.

Also I am open to new kinds of jackets and other rain gear what are the best gloves, socks ect?

 

[Ragnar406]

Interested as well.

For raingear I have often thought that the Guide wear gear that Cabelas sells is pretty impressive. seems to be able to keep you warn and dry . granted not if you fall in + $$ and I try and not ride in the rain that much.

 

[Tigermark]

So everyone knows I tend to get wet alot. I have been thinking about buying a pair of light waders and have narrowed it down to two different styles.

First is your typical wader but built for riding from gator waders they look to be pretty well made and I don't feel I would have to be overly cautious around thorns such as the overland thorn run. I feel these would probably do a better job at keeping you warm.

The second is this style Finntrail these seem to remind me more of my dry suits for kayaking that I have in how they are made. I definitely think these will but much lighter, easier to pack but I am not sure about how resilient they would be to thorns and brush.

Also I am open to new kinds of jackets and other rain gear what are the best gloves, socks ect?

I think you’ll definitely want to pick a style that won’t fill up with water when you flip over in it.

 

[Kilo427]

I just go back and think of last year at the mullberry. Of course I knew I was going into a mud hole but I did not know I would flip it up to my neck in water and mud.

I think you’ll definitely want to pick a style that won’t fill up with water when you flip over in it.

LOL well that would be a full dry suit, which i have but I don't think it would be comfortable sitting in all day! I know nothing will protect me from those events. But the challenge is finding a good solution to wear that will keep me water proof for the most part and will enable me not to have to bring several different shoes and boots with me just in case. I guess either has pros and cons Ill probably start with the least expensive option and work my way up.

 

[Ragnar406]

I just go back and think of last year at the mullberry. Of course I knew I was going into a mud hole but I did not know I would flip it up to my neck in water and mud.


LOL well that would be a full dry suit, which i have but I don't think it would be comfortable sitting in all day! I know nothing will protect me from those events. But the challenge is finding a good solution to wear that will keep me water proof for the most part and will enable me not to have to bring several different shoes and boots with me just in case. I guess either has pros and cons Ill probably start with the least expensive option and work my way up.

You could just ride naked and carry a towel in a ziplock bag.....

 

[Ragnar406]

How bout you just use garbage bags and duct tape no need to support any manufacturers. Do that someone might make a product that works and turn a profit. OMG the unfairness of it all.

Why hold members behavior at a higher standard than the moderators?

 

[Plumber32]

So everyone knows I tend to get wet alot. I have been thinking about buying a pair of light waders and have narrowed it down to two different styles.

First is your typical wader but built for riding from gator waders they look to be pretty well made and I don't feel I would have to be overly cautious around thorns such as the overland thorn run. I feel these would probably do a better job at keeping you warm.

The second is this style Finntrail these seem to remind me more of my dry suits for kayaking that I have in how they are made. I definitely think these will but much lighter, easier to pack but I am not sure about how resilient they would be to thorns and brush.

Also I am open to new kinds of jackets and other rain gear what are the best gloves, socks ect?

The breathable waders from cabelas are awsome.

 

[Kilo427]

I am not sure where you think I don't support manufacturers? I have more or less bought one of each from every vendor on this site. Just because I have explored other platforms that I prefer does not mean I don't see the usefulness of others innovations. I don't know that I have ever been overly critical publicly on this forum to anyone, if I have I certainly don't mean to halt the wheels of progress nor deter vendors from continuing business.

Now back on track, I don't think garbage bags would do well in thorns!

 

[Ragnar406]

The breathable waders from cabelas are awesome.

how hot do they get? Would you use them in the Summer or just the winter ?

 

[JACKAL]

Why hold members behavior at a higher standard than the moderators?

Sarcasm is often misunderstood. I never claimed to have any standards, what are you doing later?

 

[Kilo427]

The breathable waders from cabelas are awsome.

I remember you talking about those I would like to put that on the short list as well. Would they be pretty abrasion resistant or are they to thin?

 

[Ragnar406]

Sarcasm is often misunderstood.

I can agree with that.. sometimes it is hard to interperate through the screen... I say that as a sarcastic natured person myself. now back to the regular scheduled thread where kilo try's to stay dry.

 

[JACKAL]

I am not sure where you think I don't support manufacturers? I have more or less bought one of each from every vendor on this site. Just because I have explored other platforms that I prefer does not mean I don't see the usefulness of others innovations. I don't know that I have ever been overly critical publicly on this forum to anyone, if I have I certainly don't mean to halt the wheels of progress nor deter vendors from continuing business.

Now back on track, I don't think garbage bags would do well in thorns!

Back in track then, I have had a set of pants and jacket called ARC Backcountry Foul Weather gear each top and bottom sold for less than $80 through RMATV , sadly however it appears they are no longer carried vs. the new set that are $199 each but has goretex. I had mine for 10 years now made of 1000 denier cordura, wear like iron, had many zippered vent for warm wet weather riding. Caters to dual purpose MC crowd. KLM also has same gear but damn $700 for a top n bottom set is pricey, but they are tough too. Still none addresses water coming up from boot top, deep water stuff.

 

[ohanacreek]

Why hold members behavior at a higher standard than the moderators?

That has been recently discussed with @Hondasxs which is the reason for his post. I personally caused a few discussions to go far beyond what they should have as a moderator. In reality I’m just another member that is expected to “moderate” the discussion to attempt calm down and not add fuel a cause a dumpster fire. I apologize guys I fell short at doing that recently. Discussion and debate is good, I did not do that, please forgive me I’m just another flawed and imperfect person.

 

[Plumber32]

I remember you talking about those I would like to put that on the short list as well. Would they be pretty abrasion resistant or are they to thin?

They are very tough. Mine are at least 10yrs old. And nothing's harder than duck hunting. Like wearing wind pants.

 

[jwfirebird]

I like frog toggs for summer and fall/spring, light enough to be cool but last longer than box store crap. if you have prickers or thorns probably wont though they are made for motorcycle riding, other cool thing is the collar is a puffy roll so it seals against your helmet for wind and rain

 

[hoghead76]

I have the Frogg Toggs pro bibs, and jacket they work good. with them if you bend over rain does not run down
your back and into your crack. But dont know of any thing that will keep you dry when your running seat deep in water
other than a good pair of waders.

 

[GlockMeister]

@Kilo427
I have found the answer to your problems.

 

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@Kilo427
I have found the answer to your problems.
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It is amazing how you have time to look up stuff like that. Lol

 

[GlockMeister]

It is amazing how you have time to look up stuff like that. Lol

Bahaha..just lookin out for my friends