Need help finding a good water proof jacket. I have a simms light weight, it fits in a bag 9inx9in and takes up the whole back pocket in my Fish Pond vest (too big). Need a much smaller one that is light and water proof. Any Ideas?
JaD
Water proof rain jacket
Need help finding a good water proof jacket. I have a simms light weight, it fits in a bag 9inx9in and takes up the whole back pocket in my Fish Pond vest (too big). Need a much smaller one that is light and water proof. Any Ideas?
JaD
Fish like predator.
9 X 9 is pretty small. I have this one:
http://www.williamjosephflyshop.com/...roductid=38696
It fits in a small tube shaped bag (included) that is about the size of a pint bottle of water. It's so small, I've forgotten it was in the back of my vest when it started raining.
Guess I should mention this - it weighs a whopping 5 oz.
Last edited by Heritage Angler; 01-17-2009 at 11:14 PM.
I know of 2 good jackets.
I got to try it on at the store. Its so thin I would wear it in an August downpour.
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...008000_175-8-3
I would recommend the one I got ALSO, but it appears they have discontinued it! It was a redhead rain jacket, folded into a 6x4 little mesh cylinder baggy.
Marmot Precip
Packs into its own pocket, and only 13 oz.
Yeah - I've been trying to think of the name of that jacket since I saw this thread come up.Originally Posted by cpholley
Here's one link with a lot of information on it.
http://www.rei.com/product/718330
Last edited by JohnScott; 01-17-2009 at 11:52 PM.
The fish are always right.
I got an LLBean one and am very happy with it for the price.
"We do not inherit the earth; we borrow it from our children."
Thanks for the replies.
I ordered a William Joseph 5 oz packable.
JAD
Fish like predator.
Hi John - You made a great choice - for $60, you'll never find a better quality ultra light breatheable fabric jacket with all the features that one has. I actually bought mine at TCO Fly Shop, and I remember thinking the price was a mistake. It wasn't, and neither was my decision to buy it! Typical William Joseph quality construction........Ed
Hi ED
I ordered the jacket from Riverbum.com and also free shipping. If it a good rain jacket ,and I have no doubt about your judgment, hard to beat.
Thanks again every buddy
John
Fish like predator.
Cloudveil Zorro Jacket hands down. It's $130 or so bucks and it's my favorite jacket. Even packs down small. www.cloudveil.com
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