Wet Weather Gear for Boating and Yakkin?

[crabcrusher]

Well nearly all of the leaves have fallen, and i find myself sorting through the wardrobe for the wet weather gear..

I have come to the conclusion that my current gear, although ok for boating,is not ideal for the Kayak.

What are peoples preference on wet weather gear?

Is it best to have a seperate jacket and pants?

Or is a one piece jumpsuit ideal?

Any feedback would be great..

[NickyDay]

Thermals, Jumper and then a quality waterproof shell.

[driftcorp86]

I like having a separate jacket and pants in the yak, I have a light weight wet weather jacket and some light weight wet weather pants looking at upgrading to some wader pants with socks not boots pricey but will be worth it as I can get me feet wet launching ect and stay dry

[Jackcridland]

im in the same situation, i was thinking about getting a pair of the shimano dry fender waterproof bib's i thought it would be better because they come a fair way up your back, and just a waterproof jacket over that should do the trick i think

[clis]

Just got some Kokatat Tempest Waterproof Pants and a hobie spray jaket from Scott Lovig Hobie last week. used em on the weekend and they were awesome...highly recommend them for cold and rain

[The G factor]

lately I have just been wearing a sharksin type pants (lavacore). Reason I like it is its water repellent and if you fall in or it pours down, you still keep warm. I just wear a waterproof jacket over that and with a choice of thermal layers undernearth and even with the cold mornings weve been having have kept nice and warm.

[Jackcridland]

Originally Posted by clis

Just got some Kokatat Tempest Waterproof Pants and a hobie spray jaket from Scott Lovig Hobie last week. used em on the weekend and they were awesome...highly recommend them for cold and rain

did u get the pants from there aswell?

[clis]

Yep pants and top both from SLH

[basscada]

check out mainpeak, montane jackets half price

[Alex]

Cabela's Gore-Tex Guide wear

[Jackcridland]

Originally Posted by clis

Yep pants and top both from SLH

are they the ones with socks?

[gtxrally]

Originally Posted by clis

Just got some Kokatat Tempest Waterproof Pants and a hobie spray jaket from Scott Lovig Hobie last week. used em on the weekend and they were awesome...highly recommend them for cold and rain

What he said ^^^^^ I got a pair of these about a month Nick and they worked a treat, they are perfect for the yak as they have in built feet like waders, mean you can walk your yak into the water and not get wet, a big plus.

[Sinbad]

Can't bet the kiwi icebreaker brand for warmth,merino wool super thin super warm, great as under garments not itchy at all, and never smells manky ever after wearing it for a week!!

[Pygmy II]

Nick,
Had the Kokatat pants for 2 winters now and they are the best investment
At this time of year. The great thing is the neoprene section that covers around your kidney area which when sitting in the yak and keeps your lower back warm.

[the_fanatic]

Im in the same situation atm, looking for a rainproof bib. so have have narrowed it down to the Simms Prodry, Cabelas Guidewear & one of the ones from the Frabill lineup.