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kim_jong_ill
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I'm replacing my rain jacket this summer due to it being beat up and beginning to lose waterproofness and am looking for recommendations. I'm doing the west coast trail so it needs to be quite waterproof but also still breathable. Due to mainly being used for hiking and other outdoor activities including mountain biking, it also can't be a super bulky one (ie no rubber heavy duty work rain gear) Thanks!
Apr 27 2017 1:46PM
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lilgapaboi
Posts: 260 - Karma: 580
north face has a lot of lightweight rain jackets
Apr 27 2017 2:24PM
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profa_212
Posts: 8881 - Karma: 35,699
Patagonia torrentshell or the Merrell capra vaporvent.

Both are damn waterproof...zippers on the Merrell might seem weird...but when you have a pack on you can unzip the entire chest for some amazing ventilation.

Both pack up real small. Both are very waterproof. My bias goes to the Merrell because I got it for 9 dollars at a store closing.
Apr 27 2017 4:50PM
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profa_212
Posts: 8881 - Karma: 35,699
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Lol... heres a link hahaha

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/merrell-capra-vaporvent-25l-jacket-waterproof-for-men~p~225ad/?filterString=mens-rain-jackets~d~389%2Fmerrell~b~13400%2F&merch=prod-rec-prod-prod225AD
Apr 28 2017 12:09PM
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cosmia
Posts: 46 - Karma: 62
frogg toggs. super light, inexpensive, and more waterproof than high dollar shit. just size hella down because they huge.
Apr 29 2017 1:42PM
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