Hot weather rain gear - on a budget?

[golfingal]

I live in Florida where it's miserably humid most of the time and were always getting rain in 90+ degree weather.  So I'm looking for a rain suit that's a bit better than the current one I have (basic $25 Frogg Toggs* which is sticky and hard to get on and off) - something that breathes maybe.  *The Frogg Toggs are at least 100% waterproof, not nylon that repels but still soaks up moisture and has no Dry Joy at all.

Around or under $100 max for the top and bottom would be nice, certainly not going to buy the $400-600 ones out there - I'll probably buy mens just so it's not too small over clothes (and I'm quite tall).  I'm not averse to buying separate pants/shorts and jacket.

The problem shopping online is, I can't tell for sure but it seems many rain jackets etc. are made for cold weather too.  So any hot weather soaking wet golfers please do share!  :-)

[dennyjones]

To get good breathable rain gear, you'll have to spend the bucks. The good stuff isn't cheap.

[David in FL]

There's something of a universal saying that can be paraphrased for many products. In the case of rain gear, it might sound something like this... ....you can buy rain gear that is breathable, reliably waterproof, and inexpensive. Pick any two of the three.

[billchao]

To get good breathable rain gear, you'll have to spend the bucks. The good stuff isn't cheap.

[quote name="David in FL" url="/t/83385/hot-weather-rain-gear-on-a-budget#post_1173538"]There's something of a universal saying that can be paraphrased for many products. In the case of rain gear, it might sound something like this... ....you can buy rain gear that is breathable, reliably waterproof, and inexpensive. Pick any two of the three.[/quote]I agree with what these guys said. You're not going to find good rain gear that's cheap. At the last company I worked for, we had Gore-Tex jackets and pants. Great for keeping the rain out and beathable enough that you weren't too hot in the summer. Gore-Tex is expensive, though. You can probably just buy a good jacket and get away with cheap pants.

[golfingal]

Thanks for the replies everyone!   After reviewing recommendations and searching forums and shops I've settled on trying out The North Face Venture rain gear.  I actually got my hands on a jacket and it looks perfect.  Super light weight, HyVent breathable/vented, 100% waterproof, hood, velcro cuffs, lifetime guarantee and the pants are 1/2 zip for easy on and off.  They are $100 jacket and $80 pants, but I've found them for 30% off :-)

[David in FL]

[COLOR=222222]Thanks for the replies everyone!   After reviewing recommendations and searching forums and shops I've settled on trying out The North Face Venture rain gear.  I actually got my hands on a jacket and it looks perfect.  Super light weight, HyVent breathable/vented, 100% waterproof, hood, velcro cuffs, lifetime guarantee and the pants are 1/2 zip for easy on and off.  They are $100 jacket and $80 pants, but I've found them for 30% off :-)[/COLOR]

North Face makes some decent stuff for the money. My only caution is that since it's not usually golf specific, it might not provide the range of motion that you need for a golf swing. I'd strongly recommend trying before buying.

[golfingal]

North Face makes some decent stuff for the money. My only caution is that since it's not usually golf specific, it might not provide the range of motion that you need for a golf swing. I'd strongly recommend trying before buying.

Good advice!  I was able to try one on and "air swing" a couple of times with lots of room (with the proper size of course).  I wouldn't recommend buying any golf outerwear that fits snugly.  :-)  This particular model also has underarm zippers for more airflow, but could also extend it's range of motion as well.  They didn't have the right size pants, and I found more colors online so I found a shop in another city (I'm playing in next week) that has a full selection *and* a sale.