Hello All-
Am seeking suggestions for a shorty type rain coat to go over my (stuffed)vest. Years ago I had one from Hodgeman that came with my waders that was puffy/loose enough that it would fit over the top of my full vest. It also had an elastic bottom to hold it tight around my waist and underneath my vest, it worked great. It was small enough that it I could pack it in my vest, and take it with me for short showers/bursts and then take it off when the rain was gone. It also came with an integrated hood.
I have one of those fancy Simms raincoats with all the pockets and whatnot, but I rarely wear it as it it too bulkey, too narrow at the wrist("waterproof" seal), the storage areas too limited, and just basically too overdone for my purposes. Seems as if it is a winter coat rather than a raincoat. It is an either/or situation as it doesn't fit over my vest, and I can't pack it with me, I have to wear the coat or the vest. Don't get me wrong, it is a high quality Simms product, it just doesn't suit my purposes.
TIA, JGB
Am seeking suggestions for a shorty type rain coat to go over my (stuffed)vest. Years ago I had one from Hodgeman that came with my waders that was puffy/loose enough that it would fit over the top of my full vest. It also had an elastic bottom to hold it tight around my waist and underneath my vest, it worked great. It was small enough that it I could pack it in my vest, and take it with me for short showers/bursts and then take it off when the rain was gone. It also came with an integrated hood.
I have one of those fancy Simms raincoats with all the pockets and whatnot, but I rarely wear it as it it too bulkey, too narrow at the wrist("waterproof" seal), the storage areas too limited, and just basically too overdone for my purposes. Seems as if it is a winter coat rather than a raincoat. It is an either/or situation as it doesn't fit over my vest, and I can't pack it with me, I have to wear the coat or the vest. Don't get me wrong, it is a high quality Simms product, it just doesn't suit my purposes.
TIA, JGB