Birds chirping, flowers blooming, warmer temperatures…Spring is here! After this past Winter, it could not get here soon enough. But with Spring also comes rain, a lot of rain. Even during the rainy season, you can still get out and enjoy all that nature has to offer, but it’s important to stay dry. Below you’ll find a list of waterproof gear to keep you dry from head to toe while outdoors, letting you take full advantage of the season.
From the City to the Trail Head
- Outdoor Research Seattle Rain Cap: Everything you rely on from the Seattle Sombrero and Seattle Cape Hat, reimagined into a ball cap style. This GORE-TEX hard shell ball cap offers ultimate waterproof protection, and a TransAction™ headband wicks perspiration away from your forehead. Tested in, and named after, one of the rainiest cities that Outdoor Research calls home, you can trust the Seattle Rain Cap to stand up to the rigors of wet, wet weather.
- Patagonia Men’s Torrentshell 3L Jacket: Simple and unpretentious, the Torrentshell 3L Jacket uses 3-layer H2No® Performance Standard technology for exceptional waterproof/breathable performance, all-day comfort and long-lasting waterproof durability, plus, it’s Fair Trade Certified™ sewn.
- Patagonia Women’s Torrentshell 3L Jacket: With all the great features of the men’s jacket, but made for women.
- The North Face Venture 2 Half Zip Pant: Perfect for multi-day hikes, these ultralight, waterproof and windproof rain pants feature knee-high zippers to help you change in a hurry. The elastic waist keeps pants from sagging and adjustable ankle closures prevent water from seeping into socks.
- Frog Toggs Women's Java Toadz Pants 2.5 Lite-Weight: The new Java Toadz Pack Pants are a perfect addition to every outerwear arsenal. Made of ultralight polyester and waterproof breathable Dripore, the Java is a 100% seam sealed and waterproof shell that is super-lightweight, compact, and durable. With zippered leg openings, pass-through pockets and an adjustable elastic waist, the Java is guaranteed to keep you dry and comfortable.
- Merrell Men's Moab 2 GORE-TEX® Boot: Experience out-of-the-box comfort in the Moab 2 GORE-TEX® hiking boots. With durable leathers, a supportive footbed, Vibram® traction, GORE-TEX® waterproof membrane, exceptional breathability, and waterproof performance.
- Oboz Women's Sapphire Mid Waterproof Boot: Three core components make up these boots B-DRY waterproof system starting with the proprietary tape-sealed polyurethane film bootie. Hydrophobic upper materials keep the shoe watertight while the textile lining wicks sweat away, and Swiftcurrent - a women’s-specific design providing incredible durability, stability and comfort with lugs that offer ample traction strolling down Main Street and enough grip under foot to lead you on the trail.
- Exped Cloudburst 25: The Cloudburst 25 combines a waterproof fold drybag and lightweight pack. A clean, versatile pack for countless outdoor and watersport activities. Packs small when not in use, an advantage when traveling or when used as a backup pack. It holds quite a lot of gear in its 25-l volume and keeps contents dry under all conditions.
For the Angler
- Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero: Tested in some of the heartiest downpours in the world, the Backpacker® Magazine award-winning “Sea Som” is a rainy-day classic. This GORE-TEX hard shell hat offers ultimate waterproof protection, and the brushed tricot lining wicks perspiration away from the skin. The wide, flexible brim directs water away from your face when in monsoon-like conditions, or folds up when they're not in use.
- Grundens Tourney Jacket: This lightweight jacket provides unmatched protection and ease or movement for professional tournament anglers and those who need serious protection from the elements. Engineered with an athletic fit and strategically placed pockets.
- Columbia PFG Tamiami Hurricane Jacket: This jacket takes to the rain like a fish to water. Featuring a waterproof-breathable, fully seam-sealed construction, coated zippers, and protective hood. But it’s not just good for rainy days, when the sky clears, this jacket keeps performing with UPF 50 sun protection and Omni-Wind Block technology.
- Grundens Full Share Bib: When you get your hands on the new Full Share Bib you will instantly notice the rugged exterior fabric, strategically placed technical features, and an interior membrane that offers strong resistance to the most common contaminates fisherman face. Initially designed for the commercial fisherman, the Full Share Bib offers a top performing waterproof/breathable solution with next to skin comfort that benefits the sportfishing enthusiast as well, and at an incredible value.
- Simms Dry Creek Duffel: Simms rugged 60L Dry Creek Duffel keeps travel essentials dry with a tough waterproof roll-top design, comfortable, padded carry handles and convenient rod tube lash points for gear on the go.
Gear Repair, Love What You Own
- Nikwax: Nikwax prolongs the life and enhances the performance of clothing, footwear & equipment.
- Gear Aid: Gear Aid’s mission is to champion renewal while staying connected to the outdoors. They’ve created products that fix and restore gear as well as enhance the outdoor experience. By maintaining your gear, through care and repair, we can all help reduce waste by extending its life for years to come.
Gear up for adventure this Spring with Ramsey Outdoor!
