Rain gear

nova385 · 03-01-11, 08:47 PM

Any of you guys use Frogg toggs rain gear? looking a for decent packable rain suit.

MallenManson · 03-01-11, 09:23 PM

I have a set, nova. I've only actually used them a couple times, but I like them a lot. Very lightweight and comfortable.

And they're on sale at BPS Spring Classic

carolina-rig-01 · 03-01-11, 09:35 PM

I have a light set of Frogg Toggs that I bought for summer months. It might just be the set I bought but I might as well just not bother putting them on if it rains hard. In a light shower they do ok but in a heavy rain they don't do me any good. I know there are several guys who like them so maybe it's the set I got. They don't leak at the seams, the water just soaks through them. Since I bought my Pro Qualifier suit last year I use it in the summer, but I actually bought it for the winter months.

Bass Assault · 03-01-11, 10:01 PM

I've used them before and thought they worked fine. However, it was more of a light-steady rain rather than heavy showers.

tomegun · 03-01-11, 10:33 PM

I got a set of Cabelas guidewear. Best clothing purchase I ever done.I should wear them more often.

96ecss · 03-02-11, 11:15 AM

I've never tried them but a friend of mine has a set. He said the same thing Carolina said. They're ok in a light rain but in heavy rain, he gets wet. He also said his butt got wet when he sat on a wet boat seat while wearing the pants.

Dave

CamG · 03-02-11, 02:41 PM

Frog Toggs are a temporary rain suit. Once the material becomes too saturated, you will get wet. I bought a set years ago when they first came out, and was never happy with them. Like mentioned before, they don't work well in downpours.

bassboogieman · 03-02-11, 03:10 PM

If it ISN'T GORETEX it isn't worth putting on. I have light weight and heavy weight suits and it's all Cabela's. I've done multiple days in heavy rain and not gotten wet, I wouldn't wear ANYTHING else in the rain - if I want to stay dry. Other brands should be just as good - just be certain it's made with GORETEX and you won't get wet.

walkeraviator · 03-02-11, 03:49 PM

I have some frogg toggs I got at Dicks a few years ago. They are great for me. The only time i have issues is i didnt get the bibs, and sometimes a gap opens up above my pants and below my jacket. Get bibs, whatever brand you buy.

nova385 · 03-02-11, 07:11 PM

About 50/50 - Hate to put out 150-200 for a gortex rain suit I'll only wear 2 times a year.

Guess I'll stick to the speedo! Dries super fast, and get to fish without any one coming up on my spot.

DrG · 03-02-11, 07:45 PM

The problem in buying rain gear is the balance between water proof and breathability. Water proof isn't really a problem - just get a suit made of rubber and you'll be dry. You'll also feel like you're in a sauna. However putting waterproof together with breathability means $$$. Gortex works pretty well but is expensive. e-Vent is superior to Gortex but, as you might expect, is even more expensive (like $250-$300 for just the jacket!) I do a lot of back country canoeing and I use Marmot's line of PreCip lightweight rain gear - it's a different technology than either Gortex or e-Vent but reasonably priced and pretty good at keeping the rain out. You might want to check it out.

bassboogieman · 03-02-11, 08:19 PM

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About 50/50 - Hate to put out 150-200 for a gortex rain suit I'll only wear 2 times a year.

That's not easy to do, I get that. But are you ok with spending $75 - $100 on a rainsuit that will NOT keep you dry? That's a far more illogical expense to me. Uninsulated goretex rain gear is going to be $200 - less if you can get it on sale. As one who has spent a day in the rain with a cheap rainsuit, I can tell you it was one of the worst days on the water I've ever spent. The goretex to me is worth every penny. Add to the wetness factor some wind or cold, and you have the makings for serious trouble - hypothermia.

And I can say I've invested heavily. I have a thinsulate jacket, thinsulate hooded (very important, as I learned after the first purchase) jacket, uninsulated parka, a lightweight parka, uninsulted bibs and pants. Those 4 tops & 2 bottoms form combinations for any weather.

Jeremy · 03-02-11, 10:33 PM

I was just up at BPS in Auburn Hills tonight and the Pro Qualifier separates are on clearance for $134 a piece. (I think they're GoreTex?) Anyhow, they had a pretty good selection of sizes. Rack is on the right as you come in main enterence, kiddycorner from the boats.

mike234 · 03-03-11, 08:59 AM

Buy the Cabela's Guide Suit or the BPS 100mph suit, the Cabelas is the best. You will get wet wearing Froggtoggs

03-01-11, 08:47 PM	#1
nova385 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MID MI. Posts: 140	Rain gear Any of you guys use Frogg toggs rain gear? looking a for decent packable rain suit.

03-01-11, 09:23 PM	#2
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	I have a set, nova. I've only actually used them a couple times, but I like them a lot. Very lightweight and comfortable. And they're on sale at BPS Spring Classic __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

03-01-11, 09:35 PM	#3
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	I have a light set of Frogg Toggs that I bought for summer months. It might just be the set I bought but I might as well just not bother putting them on if it rains hard. In a light shower they do ok but in a heavy rain they don't do me any good. I know there are several guys who like them so maybe it's the set I got. They don't leak at the seams, the water just soaks through them. Since I bought my Pro Qualifier suit last year I use it in the summer, but I actually bought it for the winter months.

03-01-11, 10:01 PM	#4
Bass Assault BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: TEXAS Posts: 23	I've used them before and thought they worked fine. However, it was more of a light-steady rain rather than heavy showers.

03-01-11, 10:33 PM	#5
tomegun BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 50	I got a set of Cabelas guidewear. Best clothing purchase I ever done.I should wear them more often.

03-02-11, 11:15 AM	#6
96ecss BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 98	I've never tried them but a friend of mine has a set. He said the same thing Carolina said. They're ok in a light rain but in heavy rain, he gets wet. He also said his butt got wet when he sat on a wet boat seat while wearing the pants. Dave

03-02-11, 02:41 PM	#7
CamG BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Superior, NE Posts: 974	Frog Toggs are a temporary rain suit. Once the material becomes too saturated, you will get wet. I bought a set years ago when they first came out, and was never happy with them. Like mentioned before, they don't work well in downpours.

03-02-11, 03:10 PM	#8
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	If it ISN'T GORETEX it isn't worth putting on. I have light weight and heavy weight suits and it's all Cabela's. I've done multiple days in heavy rain and not gotten wet, I wouldn't wear ANYTHING else in the rain - if I want to stay dry. Other brands should be just as good - just be certain it's made with GORETEX and you won't get wet.

03-02-11, 03:49 PM	#9
walkeraviator BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,119	I have some frogg toggs I got at Dicks a few years ago. They are great for me. The only time i have issues is i didnt get the bibs, and sometimes a gap opens up above my pants and below my jacket. Get bibs, whatever brand you buy.

03-02-11, 07:11 PM	#10
nova385 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MID MI. Posts: 140	About 50/50 - Hate to put out 150-200 for a gortex rain suit I'll only wear 2 times a year. Guess I'll stick to the speedo! Dries super fast, and get to fish without any one coming up on my spot.

03-02-11, 07:45 PM	#11
DrG BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 13	The problem in buying rain gear is the balance between water proof and breathability. Water proof isn't really a problem - just get a suit made of rubber and you'll be dry. You'll also feel like you're in a sauna. However putting waterproof together with breathability means $$$. Gortex works pretty well but is expensive. e-Vent is superior to Gortex but, as you might expect, is even more expensive (like $250-$300 for just the jacket!) I do a lot of back country canoeing and I use Marmot's line of PreCip lightweight rain gear - it's a different technology than either Gortex or e-Vent but reasonably priced and pretty good at keeping the rain out. You might want to check it out.

03-02-11, 10:33 PM	#13
Jeremy BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 27	I was just up at BPS in Auburn Hills tonight and the Pro Qualifier separates are on clearance for $134 a piece. (I think they're GoreTex?) Anyhow, they had a pretty good selection of sizes. Rack is on the right as you come in main enterence, kiddycorner from the boats.

03-03-11, 08:59 AM	#14
mike234 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Knoxville, Tn Posts: 177	Buy the Cabela's Guide Suit or the BPS 100mph suit, the Cabelas is the best. You will get wet wearing Froggtoggs

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