Rain gear recommendations please.

[mike.scopp]

This will be my second winter doing tree ground work/removal and storm cleanup, I was miserable last year. I don’t mind buying once and crying once if it’s proper gear that lasts. I’m in NorCal and have Grundens(sp?) on my radar. I’d like it to breath be waterproof and rugged if possible. Thanks in advance I need to order asap and want to get it right.

 

[TheJollyLogger]

I always made my own tin pants and jackets out of car harts...

 

[Brushwacker]

Haven't worked a ton in the rain but between that and other activities I have learned that loose fitting clothing including shoes works best to stay comfortable in most or all conditions. Keep in mind the abuse they get, you might spend big and they get ripped or ruined prematurely. Loose ends can get caught in equipment , so try to avoid that . I had an 346 xp suck the drawstring of my jacket, into the flywheel, tried to eat me and did brake a fin on the 346. I like loose fitting water proof wind breakers with lesser amounts of insulation over shirts that don't retain moisture like a sponge, wool and the old acrylics have been my favorites. A light cotton- pollyester undershirt might be more comfortable under all. Use layers and carry extra so you can change out wet clothing.
I believe gortex has been the standard of breathable waterproof clothing , probably an outer jacket fully waterproof of some sort you could need for extreme rain conditions. I generally wear chaps over most any pants. Takes a while to soak the pants under chaps.
Seldom is it necessary for me to continue in extremes or I can sit it out inside until it breaks so others I am sure have some better advice for long term clothes under those conditions.

 

[BeatCJ]

Breathable and rugged don't really go hand in hand. Tin Cloth is probably the best bet there. It's not completely wateproof, though. When I worked at a tree farm/nursery, we used Helly-Hansen. It was tough, waterproof, heavy and sweated. I have a set of Carhartt raingear now that is the same, and it will last me forever, because I wear it about 4 days per winter.

 

[irhunter]

For many years, my cuttin-in-rain has been done in a USGI surplus 3-layer Goretex parka I bought at Goodwill. I cut the nylon liner out to allow it to dry faster. This:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1766378933...Dzt7lhL0QQlNZEfi5udsaTMg4=|tkp:Bk9SR8CazrTbZA

Thing is very tough. I hunt in to, too.

Roy

 

[firekindler]

I went with Filson's double tin pants and logger coat for decades. Best combo of water resistance and ruggedness. Just don't sit in a puddle. And it's way worth it to have them hemmed with leather at the factory. They're quirky, though. I asked them to hem the bottom of the coat with leather, since that's where they wear out. They refused. I asked them to sell me some of the leather they use. They sent it for free. I took it to a shoe shop (heavy duty sewing machine) and had them sew it on.

 

[Thomas Frank]

This will be my second winter doing tree ground work/removal and storm cleanup, I was miserable last Incredibox Colorbox Mustard year. I don’t mind buying once and crying once if it’s proper gear that lasts. I’m in NorCal and have Grundens(sp?) on my radar. I’d like it to breath be waterproof and rugged if possible. Thanks in advance I need to order asap and want to get it right.

Carhartt is a good choice. They offer Storm Defender jackets and pants that are waterproof, breathable, and rugged, perfect for handling rough outdoor work. They’re made with Ripstop fabric, providing excellent durability, and often feature reinforced seams for longevity.