[Rhodes22-list] Rain Gear Suggestions

[R Orkin]

Thanks.. I have found Boaters World to usually be a bit cheaper than West..
I was looking for a small SS shackle the other day.. 1/4" .. West wanted
$7.00 for this thing --Outrageous
$2.50 at Lowes.. West has certain things but boy do they know how to charge.


Mary Lou Troy-2 wrote:
> 
> I've bought quite a few things from Camp-Mor over the years but their 
> rain gear is designed for backpacking and hiking so read the features 
> carefully.
> 
> You also might try Boaters World. I think our foulies came from them 
> years ago. They are not a name brand and we bought them at the Boat 
> Show so I'm not certain. They were less than the WM house brand. I 
> think they are breathable (rather than PVC) and are quite roomy and 
> comfortable. We bought them years ago and they've held up well. They 
> don't have any built in warmth but the roominess allows you to put 
> something warm underneath if you want. Most of our use has been in 
> the summer when you don't want the added warmth anyway. The jacket 
> has vents, numerous pockets, a hood that folds into the collar and 
> velcro closable cuffs. The pants have suspenders (a nice feature) and 
> velcro closeable cuffs.
> 
> Mary Lou
> 1991 R22 Fretless
> Rock Hall, MD
> 
> 
> At 05:03 PM 3/8/2008, you wrote:
> 
>>Rory:
>>
>>This company has been around a very long time.  I have used them many
times.
>>Their house brands are of reasonable quality and ususally a lot less that
>>the big name catalog stores.  Once you get on their mailing list, they
send
>>a a inexpensive catalog on newsprint stock.  You can request a copy on
line.
>>
>>https://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?storeId=226&catalogId=40000000226&langId=-1
>>
>>If you are ever in New Jersey, pay them a visit.  I bet even Stan knew
them
>>when he was a big New York building contractor...  They are about 20 miles
>>from Terrytown, N.Y., less from the GW Bridge using Hwy 4 to 17.
>>
>>Ed K
>>Greenville, SC, USA
>>
>>
>>
>>R Orkin wrote:
>> >
>> > Thinking about some new rain gear.. Anyone have suggestions for comfort
>> > and breathability ??
>> >
>>
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