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Water Torture
Hardcore raingear for the nastiest days on the water.
Never underestimate the importance of good raingear. One soggy morning last spring, I left the dock for a day of striper fishing, foolishly assuming that a “waterproof” shell and a pair of aging plastic rainpants would see me through. Then the serious weather hit, and within about an hour of constant downpour and 30-knot winds, I was soaked to the skin. Later, at the marina, as I wrung out the shirt and pants I’d worn underneath, I vowed never to skimp on raingear again. Here are the results of a test of six rainsuits that won’t let you down in the face of horizontal rain and howling winds. Rating Key 4 stars= Excellent 3 stars= Very Good 2 stars= Good 1 stars= Fair Bass Pro Shops Gore-Tex 100mph parka & bib Overall Rating: 4 stars You might not love the prominent logos, but it’s easy to appreciate the 100mph parka and bib from Bass Pro Shops as the toughest raingear on the market. Due to its inherent bulk, this wouldn’t be a go-to outfit in warm weather, but that’s about the only fault I could find with it. Everything about this line screams quality, from the rugged 150-denier nylon shell to the Gore-Tex membrane and nylon satin lining; from the removable hood’s fleece-lined face guard to the neoprene inner sleeve cuffs and drop-down hip cover on the parka. The shoulders, elbows and knees are cut to increase range of motion. ($230, parka/$200, bib; basspro.com) Report Card Weather Resistance: A+ Design/Features: A+ AdvertisementRelated PhotosSUBMIT YOUR PHOTOSADVERTISEMENT |
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Photo Gallery Comments (5)
Hello, Im interested in purchasing this jacket.
Can I get your opinion the overall size of the jacket, in other words how big is the x-large.
Also in the pic your jacket looks like a very light color, how did any of the other colors look?
Gill Inshore-Lite jacket
zfmrchnt,
The jacket fit pretty true to size. I wear and tested a Large and the fit was great. As for colors, my test sample was white, but they have that jacket model in several colors. Check out their web site: http://www.gillna.com/
John Taranto
Gear Editor
I liked the Gill inshore the best too.
Good quality,Good price.
Kind of sorry about the Columbia though, I've used there "duck hunting" stuff for years and always been happy.
Worth looking into this Gillna rain gear set. Getting wet in the bush with night and cold descending isn't a good combination. This light weight material should store compactly, leaving you with no excuses for not including it in you pack and saving a night of misery.
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zfmrchnt,
The jacket fit pretty true to size. I wear and tested a Large and the fit was great. As for colors, my test sample was white, but they have that jacket model in several colors. Check out their web site: http://www.gillna.com/
John Taranto
Gear Editor
I liked the Gill inshore the best too.
Good quality,Good price.
Kind of sorry about the Columbia though, I've used there "duck hunting" stuff for years and always been happy.
Hello, Im interested in purchasing this jacket.
Can I get your opinion the overall size of the jacket, in other words how big is the x-large.
Also in the pic your jacket looks like a very light color, how did any of the other colors look?
Gill Inshore-Lite jacket
Worth looking into this Gillna rain gear set. Getting wet in the bush with night and cold descending isn't a good combination. This light weight material should store compactly, leaving you with no excuses for not including it in you pack and saving a night of misery.
Post a Comment (200 characters or less)