Hello I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on a good rain jacket for like under 50 bucks.

What part of the country do you live in?  

 

I ask because because the inexpensive rain gear I use here in Southern California would be completely useless somewhere where the have real rainstorms & the quality products needed for those areas would be overkill if you lived near me.

If quality rain gear were available for $50, nobody would buy Gore Tex.

Frog toggs

I have two sets of rain/foul weather gear that I bought at Dick's on sale for 75 dollars, pants and hooded top.  They are lined, have zippered leg bottoms so you can pull the pants on over boots.  The brand is Field and Stream.  Unfortunately, they don't carry them anymore as a set.

 

I got the first set in 2008 and the only time the second set has been worn is when I have a guest and they didn't have rain gear.  The only problem I had was the pants.  They were not the bib overall type, and they'd work down when I was sitting.  Ended up with a wet butt. 

 

Solved the problem with a pair of suspenders.  Stretch 'em up snug over my shoulders and no more wet but.

 

Most of us have no need for the super duty, speed of sound, frigid temps type of gear.  Buy them large enough to allow you to layer your clothing beneath and you'll stay warm and toasty.

Save $500.  Poorly designed rain gear is a waste of money and will always leave you dissatisfied.  I really like the West Marine brand stuff because you can get high quality at a lower price and it's very durable. That $50 rain gear will last one season and end up in a landfill polluting the lakes we fish. For cheap stuff Frogg Toggs is your best bet though.

I've owned several brands of rain gear including the heavyweight 'Helly Hansen' worn by lobstermen.

When looking for the best bang for the buck, I believe that Frogg Toggs is tough to beat.

They're light, tough and completely waterproof, although my experience with them was admittedly short.

After about 1-1/2 years the jacket was accidentally blown out of my boat, so I can't comment on long-term durability.

 

Roger

I purchased the Swiss camo poncho's there the military surplus stuff it's cheap and good.

For Florida and our warm weather, Frogg Toggs are hard to beat. They are reasonably priced, they are not hot, they breath and they will last for years. I have had three pairs over the years, and have been happy with all three. Get the pants a size bigger then you normally wear, so they are easy to put on over your fishing cloths. I have one set in the boat, one in the truck. The company has good customer service. The first year the company was in business they replaced a Jacket that had a seam problem. Since that time they reinforced the construction of their product. I have one set over ten years old. Good stuff!

I had been using a Columbia watertight jacket for quite a few years, served me well.  Don't buy yellow lol, mine is past the point of cleaning.

I recently bought on closeout off Amazon a Free Country waterproof that retailed I believe I read for $120, I paid about 50 bucks.  So far I like it a lot, it fits me better than the Columbia.

I tried on a few Frog Toggs, didn't like the fit or the material.

Save your cash. Normally around black Friday/Christmas time Cabelas puts their guidewear on sale for 1/2 off. I had some original Frogg togs and they were crap. Had some field and stream that worked just fine during light rain but no good during downpours

Buy quality and you won't have to buy it again.  I personally use only Grunden's.  Started using them when I worked charter fishing, so have heavy bibs and a fleece pul over jacket if needed but also the make lightweight rain gear which I think is right about $50 for each (pants and jacket).  Have had my set since 09 and it's still going strong.

I've owned several brands of rain gear including the heavyweight 'Helly Hansen' worn by lobstermen.

When looking for the best bang for the buck, I believe that Frogg Toggs is tough to beat.

They're light, tough and completely waterproof, although my experience with them was admittedly short.

After about 1-1/2 years the jacket was accidentally blown out of my boat, so I can't comment on long-term durability.

 

Roger

 

Helly Hanson, now there's a name from the past.  They were the best once upon a time, now it seems to be Grundens or Guy Cotton for the commercial guys around here.  HH appears to have moved their emphasis to the yachting, recreational market. 

 

At the end of my lobstering career I preferred Dierdrikson (sp?).  They had two weights which I used.  One in the cool/cold weather and a much lighter but durable warm weather product.

Helly Hanson, now there's a name from the past.  They were the best once upon a time,

 

When I made that statement Tom, you came to mind.

Whenever I took on the meanest of seas I always had the company of lobstermen,

and the utmost respect for you guys (a dying breed).

 

Roger

It really depends how much you plan to use it. If your going to be getting some good use out of it and want it to last years then spend the extra money and get a good gore tex. If you only think youll use cpl times a year then get the cheaper ones.

frog togs under 30 bucks do a web search. lightweight. featherweight. downside thin.

 

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