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by Onyxgirl on 23 August 2009 - 02:08
Now that the weather is transitioning(in my land anyway) anyone have suggestions of quality rain gear and high boots for tracking/training online?
I want womens sizing, muckboots seem to be the ones I am interested in- but if anyone has suggestions on boots that are lightweight, warm, waterproof reasonably priced, I'd love to have some links. Raingear too, frogtoggs seem to be good, but the colors suck, royal blue and an ugly hue of majenta are not my style though the fabric is nice. So I would love to hear what works for others. Thanks in advance!
I want womens sizing, muckboots seem to be the ones I am interested in- but if anyone has suggestions on boots that are lightweight, warm, waterproof reasonably priced, I'd love to have some links. Raingear too, frogtoggs seem to be good, but the colors suck, royal blue and an ugly hue of majenta are not my style though the fabric is nice. So I would love to hear what works for others. Thanks in advance!

by SchHBabe on 23 August 2009 - 03:08
You've got lots of good options if you are willing to invest in "active" gear. Backpackers have been relying on Gore Tex for years for waterproof yet breathable clothing. You don't need to feel like you're wearing a potato chip bag or garbage sack to stay dry in the rain. I keep a set of my old North Face hiking gear in the car for wet weather days.
For footwear I wouldn't personally use the traditional rubber boots for tracking because my feet sweat and swell in those clumsy things. Again, I use Gore Tex footwear, usually low cut while wearing long water shedding pants for maximum comfort.
Also, I like to wear synthetic quick drying fabric to dog training. I've been caught in the rain on warm days and I will just get wet and wait to dry out later. What if I were in a trial and the rain started pouring? Last I checked you can't stop your heeling routine to run to the car for rain gear. LOL.
For footwear I wouldn't personally use the traditional rubber boots for tracking because my feet sweat and swell in those clumsy things. Again, I use Gore Tex footwear, usually low cut while wearing long water shedding pants for maximum comfort.
Also, I like to wear synthetic quick drying fabric to dog training. I've been caught in the rain on warm days and I will just get wet and wait to dry out later. What if I were in a trial and the rain started pouring? Last I checked you can't stop your heeling routine to run to the car for rain gear. LOL.

by Onyxgirl on 23 August 2009 - 03:08
Right, I want lightweight and waterproof for training, but not necessarily for a trial. Because it gets bitter cold here, I would wear layers anyway. I checked northface at the stores locally and size is limited so I want to do online. The stock in stores is very sparse, due to the economy or change of seasons? You'd think they would have what is seasonally wanted in stock by now!
Boots should be a bit higher for grassy area if I am not wearing raingear though. But maybe your suggestion is better for less bulk. I am not very tall so don't want to be burdened by extra weight while training. Its hard enough in the summer keeping up let alone the burden of weather gear. Thanks for the suggestions!
Boots should be a bit higher for grassy area if I am not wearing raingear though. But maybe your suggestion is better for less bulk. I am not very tall so don't want to be burdened by extra weight while training. Its hard enough in the summer keeping up let alone the burden of weather gear. Thanks for the suggestions!

by sueincc on 23 August 2009 - 12:08
Muckboots are my favorites. I have the Edgewater Hi Tops: www.muckbootcompany.com/products/EWH-333T They are waterproof and very comfortable. You can find them on line at various places, many offer free shipping. I like ordering from Hanks, the customer service is fantastic and they ship really fast: www.hanksclothing.com/muck_boots.html
by malshep on 23 August 2009 - 14:08
I bought a WhiteSierra rain jacket last week on sale at our local sports store. It is light weight, has arm vents, velco straps around the wrist. I fit well in the small but I wanted more room for a sweat shirt if needed, so I went with the large.
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by habanaro on 23 August 2009 - 16:08
Muck boots are great I have had 3-4 pair of them..
I do also have a good pair of hiking boots they are compfortable and water proof but a bit on the procey side got them at gander mountain and they were like $140 but they really feel like tennis shoes and arenet as hot as the mucks.
The mucks are excellent if just using for tracking easy on and off relativly warm pretty comfy then throw in the back of your vehicle after tracking you can ball them up and they dont take up much space.. cant do that with my hiking boots.
If you watch the sales Gander mountain also has some nice rain gear that breathes pretty good
Otherwise i just wear cheap polyester Hawaiian shirts.. they are stylish and they dont absorbb water and dry pretty quick.
Jeff
I do also have a good pair of hiking boots they are compfortable and water proof but a bit on the procey side got them at gander mountain and they were like $140 but they really feel like tennis shoes and arenet as hot as the mucks.
The mucks are excellent if just using for tracking easy on and off relativly warm pretty comfy then throw in the back of your vehicle after tracking you can ball them up and they dont take up much space.. cant do that with my hiking boots.
If you watch the sales Gander mountain also has some nice rain gear that breathes pretty good
Otherwise i just wear cheap polyester Hawaiian shirts.. they are stylish and they dont absorbb water and dry pretty quick.
Jeff

by Onyxgirl on 26 August 2009 - 12:08
Decided on the muckboots, Edgewater look lightweight enough, I ordered those, should be coming today.
I'm still looking for the right raingear. Thanks for the input!
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