So… what do you want to know about rain gear? Winter, summer and spring are all different needs to some degree on insulation and shell. For th money, GIL is a really good suit.
Rain gear is a moving topic. The very best are in the max lifestyle outdoor gear area like a Sims and they are very expensive. There are other brands and the best depend on Gore-Tex material for moisture barriers. This product also provides some breathability. Tight cuffs are a major factor for an angler as are water resistant zippers.
The Cuffs should have a pull type wrist band, and neoprene works among the best. Double (2) wrist enclosures make it easier. Cuffs sealing on legs are less important, though overhanging cuffs are as they protect water intrusion on those boots of shoes.
There are a multitude of zippers and obviously YKK is the best brand with time honored quality. The exterior shell needs a surface layering and it should also be dependent on a form of silicone on the barrier. The material can be some form of nylon or poly, and durable to abrasion also.
For boat use a bib type overall style is solid, and crossing rear straps keep the suit on your shoulders. It needs a full zip down front with limited front bulk, for obvious reasons. Double zipper flaps, tucking under the zipper area as well as covering the zipper are a big deal to frontal penetration.
Exterior pockets are underestimated and ease to access with simple zipper enclosures are a key. You can keep the tournament fob, extra worm package, clippers and whatever else you need access to. Leg pockets on the side are a plus and a pocket on the shoulder is a huge asset.
Hood areas should have a collar that has a longer interior wrap and Velcro (3M) on the side at 9:30 or 2:30 on the collar in position, most are in 11 or 1:00 spots. The hood actually should have a double tucked barrier collar like the sleeves, though most all don’t. On the hood a hat brim is a big deal as it prevents run down the neck or collar. It actually should have a flat face that saddles the existing hat you might wear, or it folds if your wearing a beanie and hoodie underneath.
Now… if you find all that it will be a very expensive suit and one that will be the best of cold wet weather gear. We almost had one custom made though volumes required more suits than we felt that we could sell.
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