rain gear – PMags.com https://pmags.com Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:14:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pmags.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-fav-ico-160x160.jpg rain gear – PMags.com https://pmags.com 32 32 81463906 Rain mitt #4 – Swiss Army vinyl rain mitts https://pmags.com/rain-mitt-4-swiss-army-vinyl-rain-mitts https://pmags.com/rain-mitt-4-swiss-army-vinyl-rain-mitts#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2021 23:09:33 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=28901 Rain mitt #4 – Swiss Army vinyl rain mitts

Another inexpensive and effective mitten option for cold and wet use that also allows easy layering. Read More ...

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These biohazard liner mittens are inexpensive, waterproof, and light at 1 oz a pair. I think they'll work best for occasional three-season use. Read More ...

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Continuing to look for the ideal pair of rain mitts for my use. The second option ends up as extremely weatherproof, warm, and only $18. Read More ...

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Looking for my ideal rain mitt. Here's one option I've used - The $17 Decathlon Trek 500 Overglove (mitt). With an intro to the thoughts behind this series. Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/rain-mitt-search-1-decathlon-overglove/feed 6 28779 A look at my shell systems https://pmags.com/a-look-at-my-shells-systems https://pmags.com/a-look-at-my-shells-systems#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2020 05:41:46 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=27534 A look at my shell systems

A video that looks over the clothing I use for my shells be it rain or snow. And with a few budget options as well. Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/a-look-at-my-shells-systems/feed 2 27534 Long Term Review: Champion Brand Wind Pants (Target) https://pmags.com/long-term-review-champion-brand-wind-pants-target https://pmags.com/long-term-review-champion-brand-wind-pants-target#comments Tue, 03 Dec 2019 19:02:25 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=25620 Long Term Review: Champion Brand Wind Pants (Target)

Some "shell" pants for winter use. Discount store wind pants are inexpensive, light, and effective. And I've used the same pair for nearly a decade. Read More ...

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A budget item that is readily available for keeping your hands warm and dry in cold rain. Read More ...

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Joan shares her techniques for using an umbrella hands-free. Bonus: She also shares some unique, and colorful, alternative uses for an umbrella, too! Read More ...

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Joan reviews this 6.8 oz (193g) carbon fiber shaft umbrella after many miles of hiking in Utah, Nevada, and on the PCT. Read More ...

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A sub-10oz three-layer jacket that works very well for constant precip and rougher conditions. Read More ...

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