Ultralight
01-23-2010, 10:46 PM
Since this is the Gear forum, I assume it's OK to post a recommendation for Frogg Togg rain gear.
I have a very nice breathable waterproof top that's supposedly Columbia's best jacket. (Titanium series.) Nice gift. So I went in last week to BPS to pick up a bottom to complete the rain outfit. I saw these Frogg Togg rain outfits that looks like glorified Tyvek paper and really thought they must be a gimmick. They don't feel that great or durable. However, the guy who worked there highly recommended it and said that they do not get returns on the Toggs even though they sell a lot. Since they are cheap, I thought I'd try them. Pick some up for my oldest boy and my wife too.
Well, so far, used them for Ruby Wed, and also 4+ hours of snow shoveling yesterday and can say that these are incredible performers. They are very lightweight, by the far the most breathable rain gear I've ever tried which is a big deal, very dry, AND they are low cost. After one wear, my son likes them much more than his other coats for the reasons above. I've never avoided ending up being clammy and wet when shoveling snow under any type of waterproof outfit. (The snow was still pouring down - we got 3 feet in a day) With Frogg Toggs, I stayed bone dry even though I was perspiring. The breathability is incredible.
High recommended. As to their being less durable than other coats, they are$29.99 for a fourpiece outfit (top, bottom,hat, carrying pouch) so the value is unbeatable. Reading reviews, apparently iin hot weather, there's nothing else out there that keeps one as dry and comfortable as the Toggs.
Since it doesn't rain that often in California, this may be just some of you may need.
UL
I have a very nice breathable waterproof top that's supposedly Columbia's best jacket. (Titanium series.) Nice gift. So I went in last week to BPS to pick up a bottom to complete the rain outfit. I saw these Frogg Togg rain outfits that looks like glorified Tyvek paper and really thought they must be a gimmick. They don't feel that great or durable. However, the guy who worked there highly recommended it and said that they do not get returns on the Toggs even though they sell a lot. Since they are cheap, I thought I'd try them. Pick some up for my oldest boy and my wife too.
Well, so far, used them for Ruby Wed, and also 4+ hours of snow shoveling yesterday and can say that these are incredible performers. They are very lightweight, by the far the most breathable rain gear I've ever tried which is a big deal, very dry, AND they are low cost. After one wear, my son likes them much more than his other coats for the reasons above. I've never avoided ending up being clammy and wet when shoveling snow under any type of waterproof outfit. (The snow was still pouring down - we got 3 feet in a day) With Frogg Toggs, I stayed bone dry even though I was perspiring. The breathability is incredible.
High recommended. As to their being less durable than other coats, they are$29.99 for a fourpiece outfit (top, bottom,hat, carrying pouch) so the value is unbeatable. Reading reviews, apparently iin hot weather, there's nothing else out there that keeps one as dry and comfortable as the Toggs.
Since it doesn't rain that often in California, this may be just some of you may need.
UL