Rain Gear

[gravity]

ordered the carhartt pvc bibs and jacket. they seemed the most durable.

thanks everyone

[jpsmith1cm]

http://www.rei.com/product/238313/ou...attle-sombrero

Most important piece of rain gear I own.

[mason]

ordered the carhartt pvc bibs and jacket. they seemed the most durable.

thanks everyone

Let us know how it works for you. I think the bibs are pretty effective.

I'm still trying to figure out a system of transitioning from out of the rain because all the water on the gear basically soaks your van seat, then if your next job is inside you take off the gear and the seat wants to wet you down. Maybe a hanger system in the back of the van to let the stuff drip dry, course you would have to figure out how to get your stuff off and get into the van in the rain. If you just wad the gear up it can let water get on the inside.

Anybody figured this out yet?

[mason]

http://www.rei.com/product/238313/ou...attle-sombrero

Most important piece of rain gear I own.

I hadn't really thought of that, interesting.

My jacket hood has a bill but that means you have to square your shoulders to look at something. I'm also thinking about picking up a similar shaped hat for the summer sun.

[mason]

Oh and don't forget about water proof spray, most rain wear is treated with a layer of waterproofing that can breakdown or just not be all that great, there are water proof sprays that can be applied after purchase or when the material starts to absorb water. Just google waterproof spray.

[jpsmith1cm]

I hadn't really thought of that, interesting.

My jacket hood has a bill but that means you have to square your shoulders to look at something. I'm also thinking about picking up a similar shaped hat for the summer sun.

I LOVE it.

So much so that I have 2. One for hunting and one for work.

It's a nice "3 season" hat albeit a bit hot in high summer. It's got a nice soft, absorbent liner that soaks up sweat and keeps it out of your eyes.

[mason]

I LOVE it.

So much so that I have 2. One for hunting and one for work.

It's a nice "3 season" hat albeit a bit hot in high summer. It's got a nice soft, absorbent liner that soaks up sweat and keeps it out of your eyes.

I think I'm sold, I'll look for one that's similar but moisture wicking and ventilated for summer.

[jpsmith1cm]

I think I'm sold, I'll look for one that's similar but moisture wicking and ventilated for summer.

Tilley also makes nice hats...

[2story]

10x10 tent from Walmart best 100 I've spent to stay dry-ez up style

[makiro]

I go bare assed naked. JK. I go to the thrift store and be rain suits. Usually $5 per set. That or l also carry some 55 gallon trash bags in case of an emergency.

[lytning]

10x10 tent from Walmart best 100 I've spent to stay dry-ez up style

Make it easier to change a compressor in a rain or snow storm.

[meBNme]

Big beach umbrellas. use metal clips bolted to the magnets from bluetube UVlights for attaching them to rooftop units, and juat stick it in the ground on residential units.

Get a VETO closet top tool bag to keep tools dry, and then a simple hat and water resistant spray on your jacket is all you need for the trips to and from shelter.