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Raincoat Suggestions

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cultrara
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I'm in need of a new raincoat and I was hoping you guys could give me some suggestions. Ideally, I'd like something that was more towards the classy side than technical.

I really like the style of this jacket, especially the back pocket, but its not waterproof enough.




+k for any help
May 17 2014 1:42AM
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Turkelton
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Haglofs. Most waterproof stuff I've ever seen and have, wish they made tall winter jackets because then I would jump on that bandwagon
May 17 2014 5:47AM
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.nasty
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I got this columbia rain jacket for my bday from the gf and love it. May not be your style or brand likeness but it's super packable and I mountain biked in the rain yesterday and was completely dry (except my pants lol). the omni-dry stuff is awesome.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/301105210674?lpid=82

just food for thought.
May 17 2014 4:26PM
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1kewldewd
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I have an arcteryx rain jacket that is great but it does make you look kind of a goon
May 17 2014 11:16PM
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.nasty
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1kewldewdI have an arcteryx rain jacket that is great but it does make you look kind of a goon


Anything arcteryx turns you into "that guy" lol
May 18 2014 10:57AM
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cultrara
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thanks for the suggestions guys, I think I'm going to go with this.

May 18 2014 11:03AM
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.nasty
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Does that even have a hood? A rain jacket is useless without a hood lol
May 18 2014 11:08AM
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cultrara
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.nylesDoes that even have a hood? A rain jacket is useless without a hood lol


it doesn't, I guess I'm going to continue my search
May 18 2014 11:45AM
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.nasty
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cultrarait doesn't, I guess I'm going to continue my search


yeah I don't even know why they even make them like that, although judging by that spiffy model I'd assume that's more street wear than it is an actual rain jacket haha.
May 18 2014 11:55AM
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ThundaKilla
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Saw this at the store today. Hood but no back pocket.

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Color-Block-Coat/ML00297,default,pd.html?dwvar_ML00297_Color=DKBL&contentpos=24&cgid=0222
May 18 2014 2:38PM
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Ghini
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If you want a non tech look but real waterproofing check out Fjällraven jackets with their g1000 fabric.
They have several styles of jackets. The great thing about the g1000 fabric is you can wax it so it stays waterproof. It works really good, I have a winter parka and its great! Looking for a summer jacket at the moment..
May 18 2014 5:28PM
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cultrara
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CamembertIf you want a non tech look but real waterproofing check out Fjällraven jackets with their g1000 fabric.
They have several styles of jackets. The great thing about the g1000 fabric is you can wax it so it stays waterproof. It works really good, I have a winter parka and its great! Looking for a summer jacket at the moment..


Thanks dude, this is exactly what I'm looking for
May 18 2014 10:42PM
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