Stashed Type Rain Jackets

[EzGoingKev]

This isn't really tactical but is gear related.

I am looking to pick up some lightweight rain jackets that I could leave in the car, my desk at work, throw in a messenger bag, etc. It would be for if I got caught out in the rain.

What is the best bang for buck with these?

[markm]

I keep a nice Poncho in the truck and in my deployment bag.

[Jambi]

I use both ponchos and a few of these from Columbia. They fold into themselves, a little smaller than a canteen.
Found a bunch of them on sale for the wife and I. Vehicles, boat, 72-hr packs

http://www.columbia.com/mens-watertight-ii-jacket-RM2433.html?cgid=men-jacketsVests-shellSoftshell&dwvar_RM2433_variationColor=039

[Voodoo_Man]

If you can find them, I've got a Kuhl packable rain jacket.

Packs to about the size of a 20oz soda container.

[sadmin]

If you can find them, I've got a Kuhl packable rain jacket.

Packs to about the size of a 20oz soda container.

Second this recommendation. I have their Kollusion jacket as well and recommend that. Good stuff-


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[EzGoingKev]

Regarding the Kuhl jackets, are you guys talking about their Parachute Jak?

[themonk]

Marmot Precip Jacket make a killer packable jacket and pants. I fold them down super small and vacuum seal them. You can find them cheap on ebay and places like steep and cheap.

[lunchbox]

Marmot Precip Jacket make a killer packable jacket and pants. I fold them down super small and vacuum seal them. You can find them cheap on ebay and places like steep and cheap.+1 for Precip, folds up in its own pocket.

[CRAMBONE]

I keep a green Marmot precip stashed in my truck, along with old fleece jacket beenie and poncho liner. Wife keeps her Marmot precip and my old Columbia rain jacket, that I paid $40 for at Bass Pro, in the trunk of her car. I bought the Marmots from Sierra Trading for around $100 for both a few years ago.

[Voodoo_Man]

Regarding the Kuhl jackets, are you guys talking about their Parachute Jak?

I belive thats what it is.

[docsherm]

I have a Mountain Hard Ware Plasmic Jacket in my truck. It has come in handy several times over the last 5 years and it is still going strong. Best part is they come in nice Earth tones.

http://www.mountainhardwear.com/mens-plasmic-jacket-OM5354.html

[JohnnyC]

REI has some Sierra Design jackets/pants that are cheap if you're looking to buy several.

Luke's Ultralight makes a couple of awesome super lightweight, very packable jackets.

[E_Johnson]

+1 for the marmot precip. I roll mine up to fit in its own hood and it will then easily stow in a standard side water bottle pocket of your pack. It has been getting a workout since i recently moved to the pacific northwest.

[TheWaker43]

Another vote for the Marmot Precip. It's pretty much the standard in the backpacking world. And as others have said, lightweight and packs small. I've had mine a few years now. Stays in my everyday bag and goes with me everywhere. You can often find discontinued colors for half off.

[coastwatcher42]

I bought a Marmot Precip about 3 years ago and really like it. It is light and can be packed into a very small area. You can regularly find them on sale at http://www.campmor.com for about $60-70.

[Ledanek]

What is the best bang for buck with these?

have you been to a Marshall/TJ Maxx store lately? I noticed they got a bunch of Mountain Hardware jackets and mid-layers...not sure what model...$25...packable..sorry didn't have a phone to take picture...it was eggplant color/ orange/ and brown

[Hank6046]

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/product/mens-duluthflex-stormwall-waterproof-shell-jacket-26722.aspx?kw=%27undefined&processor=content%27

Small Company from my neck of the woods, love their stuff, wear something from them almost everyday

[Mr blasty]

I rarely ever leave the house regardless of wheather without my Arcteryx Beta AR. Best piece of clothing I've ever used.

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[Junglist]

I use both ponchos and a few of these from Columbia. They fold into themselves, a little smaller than a canteen.
Found a bunch of them on sale for the wife and I. Vehicles, boat, 72-hr packs

http://www.columbia.com/mens-watertight-ii-jacket-RM2433.html?cgid=men-jacketsVests-shellSoftshell&dwvar_RM2433_variationColor=039

I have a similar jacket I use... cant find it on the site though. Must be discontinued.

[echoslob]

Based on this thread I bought the latest model Marmot Precip. Very happy with it and thanks to all who recommended it. I keep it in my drivers door pocket. The jacket is made to fold into the left pocket and zip shut.

[Hot Holster]

I bought a couple Frogg Togg suits. Nothing fancy but inexpensive and they do the job. http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/frogg-toggs-all-sports-suit?a=941334

[Hank6046]

Bumping this after a few months, I stumbled across this on Cabelas website and decided to try for $30,

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Clothing/Mens-Casual-Clothing/Mens-Rainwear/Mens-Rainwear-Jackets-Parkas%7C/pc/104797080/c/104746680/sc/104522580/i/104091480/Columbiareg-Mens-Glennaker-Lake-Rain-Jacket/1325307.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fmens-rainwear-jackets-parkas%2Fcolumbia%2F_%2FN-1100878%2B1000003103%2FNe-1000003103%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BBRprd1325307%26WTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNU&WTz_l=SBC%3BBRprd1325307%3Bcat104091480

I really like this thing, I've had it for 3 weeks now and while never used in a downpour, It is pretty nice especially for the money. It folds into a 4" x 5" pocket, and is light weight. I put a sweatshirt under it and take the dog into the woods and never think about the 40*-50* temperatures. It runs extremely large though, I normally wear a large shirt, medium every once in a while, I got an XL thinking that I can put a heavy sweat shirt under it. It runs very large, could probably fit a parka underneath and still have room, but its a great rain jacket and windbreaker, again only $30.