Being in GA I have to deal with those stupid showers from time to time, like today and yesterday. I use a Frogg Togg suit. They run about $40 or so on eBay, you can try a froogle search. It breathes but like stated above, it's not going to breathe as well as something that isn't waterproof but for running around in 90F+ heat, I've been fine and that's with my leather jacket on underneath it and jeans under the rain pants.
Better dry and a little warmer than cold and shivering with wet pants/boxers/socks. I've done that before, not fun.
rain gear question
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$20 at walmart gets you a waterproof pair of pants that is breathable. I have yet to sweat in them and they keep me warm on those cold nights as well (by keeping most of the wind off my legs lol).storysunfolding wrote:Not entirely true, but you'll get sticker shock from the ones that do breathe well. Goretex at the very least...Bachstrad37 wrote:Rain gear doesn't breathe well, making you sweat like crazy in 90F+ heat. Keep it handy and put it on if it begins to sprinkle.
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Thanks for sharing such useful information like this one! Hoping that you will not stop doing this kind of post! Good luck for your next post!jonnythan wrote:The membranes themselves are fairly inexpensive. The high-end companies make very complicated designs with high quality nylons and polyesters that involve a *lot* of designing and prototyping, and the finished product requires a ton of taping, gluing, testing, etc. That, combined with the super-low volume of these products, is what makes them very expensive.storysunfolding wrote:Yeah again Gortex at the very least. They do have some incredible fabrics for hardcore outdoors people but I stopped paying attention at the local show when I saw the prices START at $800.
In the end, a $600 Gore-Tex XCR expedition shell from Marmot or whoever isn't any more breathable or waterproof than a $100 rebranded Entrant HB 2-layer jacket.. but it might be a bit more durable, have a much better cut for ice climbing, etc.
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