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I am having the hardest time deciding what would be the best option as far as staying dry in the rain. I prefer jackets over ponchos but I am worried about the heat and "muggyness" while in eastern thailand, cambodia, and vietnam during the end of June through to August.
I want to get opinions since I am having trouble finding what everyone likes. I have seen a couple rain shells from REI and Arcteryx, one Gore-tex and the eVent waterproof liners. Just not sure if it is worth 200-300 bucks just to sweat to death in them. I'm also curious if I should buy this in Asia when I get there.
Thanks for all your help!
#1 Posted: 16/5/2010 - 02:09
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Are you doing any serious trekking?
If not, I would tend to not bother with a jacket. I carried a very cheap and nasty plastic poncho that folded up into a tiny pouch. I only used in once; the rest of the time when it rained I just sheltered under a roof, in a restaurant or wherever.
I also had a small, lightweight umbrella - but only used it once or twice. And I used it more often to keep the sun off of me then the rain!
Personally, I couldn't stand the thought of wearing any sort of raincoat over there - even with air ventilation bits in them. Get a cheap poncho to carry 'just in case'. And you can buy those cheaply over there. And look at getting a cover for your pack. I would be more concerned about keeping my stuff dry than me!
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Yeah, don't buy a rainjacket to take. Spend the $200-300 on extra days in SE Asia. A very small umbrella can be handy. A cheap poncho can be had there, if needed. As Busylizzy said, a rain cover for your pack is more essential than a plastic coat for you. Unless you like saunas, I suppose.
#3 Posted: 16/5/2010 - 08:01
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we carry ponchos--cheap, convenient, and easily packable. Found good ones here at home in an outdoor store, large enough to fit over backpacks, under $20. Came in very handy on an Oct Cambodia trip, used many times.
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Stay under cover when it rains hard... I would say that's by far the prefered course of action. I live here and I don't use rain gear. Last time I tried I got soaked anyway.
#5 Posted: 17/5/2010 - 01:18
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Awesome, thank you for all the help and quick responses. This is almost what I predicted but I am glad I got some definitive answers. I think I'll try to take shelter and if not possible pull out a cheap poncho.
#6 Posted: 17/5/2010 - 03:51