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The Marmot PreCip is my go to recommendation

Male, not a camp counselor here, but here is what I take for a work trip. Only difference between that and a personal trip is I don't take 3 button up shirts, i just wear the one button up and use the merino t shirts as undershirts:

Pictures of my stuff
*I've updated a few things from what is in the pictures

• 3x Van Heusen Traveler button ups (For work)
  
• 1x Icebreaker Button up merino wool shirt (worn)
  
• 1x [Packable down jacket](https://www . amazon . com/gp/product/B01G613V0M/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
  
• 2x Wooly merino wool t shirts (1x worn)
  
• 2x Pair wool socks (1x worn)
  
• 1x Makers and Riders 3 season jeans/pants OR
  
• 1x Thunderbolt Original Jeans
  
• 1x Rip Curl Men's Mirage Boardwalk
  
• 1x JBL travel speaker
  
• 1x Shoes*
  
• 1x Amazon FireStick
  
• 1x Lightening to HDMI adapter
  
• 2x Lightening cables
  
• 2x MicroUSB cables
  
• 1x Columbia rain jacket
  
• 1x SeaToSummit hanging bathroom kit, small
  
• 1x battery powered toothbrush
  
• 1x travel toothpaste
  
• 1x SeaToSumit hand soap leafs
  
• 1x shaving razor
  
• 1x Nose/Ear trimmer plus extra batteries
  
• 1x Floss
  
• 1x Axe travel deodorant
  
• 1x Dr Bronners soap
  
• 1x Tea Tree hair and body lotion
  
• 1x travel loofa
  
• 1x Grayl water bottle, empty (OR my Kleen Kanteen, but i'm liking the Grayl for filtering groty tasting hotel water)
  
  The Boardwalk shorts are pretty great since they look like regular shorts, but are quick dry so you can swim in them too.
  I've had the Thunderbolt pants for a few weeks now, and they are amazing. I don't want to wear any other kind of pants now lol! I wear them around town, rock climbing, hanging around the house. I wash them about once a week.
  
  Shoes
  (for work I have some Johnston and Murphy slip on's, but for personal, I'm still experimenting. My feet seem to be the most comfortable in Salomon's. I have some Salomon XA Pro 3D's right now, but I've read that they're not really designed for walking/hiking all day as they are trail runners and the tread can wear out fast in the wrong places. Merrel Moab Ventilator's i wish didn't make my arch's hurt after a whole day of walking because they're a great shoe. I'm going to try some other brands and types, but I'd really try to find one that looks good enough to wear in town and has some outdoor qualities to them)
  
  
  Laptop area
  
  1x Laptop (either work laptop or my Chromebook or Surface3)
  1x laptop charger
  1x HDMI cable
  1x bag of extra AA and AAA batteries
  2x USB drives
  

The Marmot Precip is a great relatively low cost lightweight breathable waterproof option at $70 and 11.2 oz https://www.amazon.com/Marmot-Mens-Precip-Jacket-Medium/dp/B000FDY8RS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466451476&sr=8-1&keywords=precip+jacket

https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Research-Helium-Jacket-Pewter/dp/B005BV88T8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1551190748&sr=8-2&keywords=helium%2BII&th=1&psc=1

20g heavier than a frogg togg

A parka seems too warm, and not very waterproof since you'll be sitting on the snow a lot as a beginner. Go for something thinner and waterproof like an outer shell and layer up underneath. Maybe something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Burton-Gore-Tex-Packrite-Jacket-Sauce/dp/B077TD5N4J/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=goretex%2Bshell%2Bjacket&qid=1563312062&s=gateway&sr=8-4&th=1

Do a search for waterproof, wind proof jackets. They are typically still warm, but made of a slicker material. Like this.

Columbia Men's Pouration Waterproof Rain Jacket, Elderberry, Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071G1P5ZF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hyyZDb9MFSX9Q

I bought [this Columbia jacket](Columbia Men's Barlow Pass 550 TurboDown Jacket, Large, Peat Moss https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N53VVWB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cKz9Bb989YSVN) a while back and it’s been glorious in the winter, sometimes I would get sweaty walking downtown.

https://www.amazon.com/Spyder-Mens-Dolomite-Hoody-Jacket/dp/B01DGGL0BW

https://www.amazon.com/Spyder-142012-025-Mens-Dolomite-Hoody/dp/B00LADEV42

looks like they have good reviews on amazon for below freezing weather. Not going to be the warmest Spyder jacket as its notably cheaper than the others, but seems like it gets the job done

One of the cheapest (of the "waterproof breathable" "non-disposable/non"emergency") that is relatively light: Marmot Precip

The lightest: Outdoor Research Helium II

A compromise of very light, but still has pockets and pitzips (and what I just bought): Montbell Versalite...sucks that you have to order directly from Montbell....I much prefer getting free shipping and free returns to try on different sizes

You will die in those jackets. Literally.

Here's my winter setup.....

1. Jeep cap. Keeps the sun out of your eyes and it keeps you warm. You can get them at Ragstock for 5$
   
2. A pair of good winter gloves, and a pair of those cheap stretchy winter gloves. Wear the stretchy winter gloves underneath the thick winter gloves. A good tip on whether a pair of gloves are going to be warm, is if you hold a McDonald's cup of ice water tightly against them. If you can feel the cold cup, then they're no good. If you can't, then stay with them.
   
3. Your legs will get cold too, so buy a pair of base layer pants. Maybe double up. Wear them underneath your regular pants.
   
4. Get a good pair of snowpants to go over your regular pants. Again, McDonald's cup of ice water trick.
   
5. Get a base layer shirt to go underneath your regular shirt.
   
6. Get a good, thick jacket. Do the ice water thing for the jacket too. My personal favorite kind of jacket is an ice fishing jacket.
   
7. Ski goggles. Sounds weird, but your eyes will get cold too.
   
8. [A neoprene mask] (https://www.amazon.com/ZANheadgear-WNFM114H-Black-Neoprene-Half/dp/B000LVZVNE/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=neoprene+mask&qid=1573108443&sr=8-1) . They keep your face warm.
   
9. 2 good pairs of wool socks. Yes, 2. It gets that cold.
   
10. A thick pair of high top skateboard shoes, if you're going to avoid getting winter boots. High top Osiris shoes are good alternatives to winter boots. But you're going to have to get them waterproofed. They're naturally thick.
    
11. Ice cleats.

I’m on the hunt for a new winter run jacket myself. Not seeing any solid leads here. I saw on Amazon a decent jacket but I want a front zip pocket for my phone, though this does look like a decent option.

Good luck!

I created the info graphic myself in photoshop. I can try to help you find links for all the items if you would like.
Here are some links to the items. I couldn't find links for all of them:

OUTERWEAR:

• Goodthreads Men's Lightweight Military Jacket
  
• LL Bean Mountain Classic Anorak
  
• LL Bean Warm-Up Jacket, Fleece Lined (Green)
  
  TOPS:
  
  
• H&M Sweaters (Grey and Green) Not the exact item but closet I could find.
  
• H&M Flannel (Red and Black)
  
• Various Crewneck Tees (Grey, White, Green, Navy)
  
• Goodthreads Men's Slim-fit Long-Sleeve Solid Oxford Shirt
  
• Goodthreads Men's Slim-fit Long-Sleeve Plaid Herringbone Shirt
  
• Goodthreads Men's Long-Sleeve Lightweight Slub Henley
  
  
  BOTTOMS:
  
  
• GAP Black Jeans
  
• Levi 511 Jeans
  
• American Eagle Slim Chinos
  
  
  SHOES:
  
  
• Golden Fox 6" Boondocker Boots (Brown)
  
• Nike Killshot 2 (Off White)
  
• Clarks Men's Bushacre 2 Chukka Boot
  
• Vans Old Skool
  
  

Not identical, but there’s this on Amazon.

Try searching for hooded canvas jacket to find additional options.

Marmot precip on sale on Amazon

Marmot Men's PreCip Jacket, Blue Sapphire L https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FDYGMA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4EwDCbT5KE9VF

Ok thanks, would you say this a decent (though cheaper-end) jacket?

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https://www.amazon.com/Goodthreads-4-Pocket-Military-Jacket-Depth/dp/B077QTWBLQ/ref=sr_1_49_sspa?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1538519217&sr=1-49-spons&nodeID=7141123011&psd=1&keywords=field%2Bjacket&th=1&psc=1

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And if so what color would you choose? Like what is easiest to match with?

Help finding a (hopefully) sub-$100 packable rain shell?

I live in SoCal, so warmth isn't usually a necessity, plus I can always add layers underneath. I'm traveling to New Zealand and Australia at the end of October, and want a packable waterproof shell to bring with. Hopefully under $100. I'm looking at the Marmot PreCip Men's Lightweight Waterproof Rain Jacket, Eddie Bauer MEN'S RAINFOIL PACKABLE JACKET, and Marmot Minimalist Men's Lightweight Waterproof Rain Jacket, Gore-TEX with Paclite Technology. Would love any other suggestions. Thank you!

Got this on sale for $60
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FDYGMA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QinaBbR647D1B
Weighs next to nothing and takes up just as little space. Zippered openings in the armpits to allow them to breath, pockets are zippered as well. Hood can be packed into the collar.

I would get one of these. $100 depending on your size and color, roughly 6 oz. Your waterproof stuff spends 99% of the time in your pack, so it may as well be light.

I have that jacket and it works great. It won't hold up to serious abuse, but for on-trail hiking in the spring/summer/fall it'll do just fine. I also have a significantly more expensive Arcteryx shell made of goretex, and there's not much difference. I bring the Arcteryx in winter and on climbing trips because I bought it in a size larger to cover more layers, it's a bit burlier to hold up against bushwhacking, ice, pointy things, hood big enough for a helmet, etc. For most backpacking and hiking trips, the OR is a better option for me.

What color rain jacket should I get? I live in a rainy place and am going to get either a Marmot jacket like this or maybe an Arc'teryx similar this. I'm thinking either muted green or gray, but just wondering what the hivemind has to say on the subject. Typically I wear gray stuff but maybe there's a color that's a little more fashionable and less boring. I don't want anything loud/bright but wouldn't mind some subtle orange/red highlights. I hate navy blue.

That looks like some nonsensical Chinesium clothing.

I was looking for a rugged field coat-like jacket on Amazon previously. I think you can find better quality for a similar price. Check out these options I found: 1 2 3 4

Or this....Helly Hansen Men's Loke Jacket, Evening Blue, Medium https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01EV7YG34/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2u4.zbT73WWG8

I've had one for 2 years and it's due for replacement now but it's stood up to 2 solid Canadian fall & winters. Packs well and isn't super noisy.

I use the Mermot Precip, have been for the last three years and so far it has kept me 100% dry even through the worst downpours! I like it because it's just a shell, so on warm days I can wear it alone and in the winter I can wear it over something else.

Cool, thanks for the information! Very useful! I found some Arctix jacket and pants on amazon sizing 5XL and they're not that expensive.

I'm thinking in paying for a half a day private lesson that way I won't be too embaressed with delaying others.

Cool, if you see some large guy wearing those jackets https://www.amazon.com/Arctix-Performance-Tundra-Jacket-Visibility/dp/B00V9XMMA8/ref=sr_1_14?s=outdoor-recreation&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1491441494&sr=1-14&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011%2Cp_n_feature_keywords_browse-bin%3A6028619011&th=1&psc=1 just yell reddit :D

Putting the following items up for sale - feel free to PM me with any questions! Prices include shipping!

|Brand|Item|Size|Condition|Price|
|:-|:-|:-|:-|:-|
|Devold|Nordsjø Crew Neck - Mars Rust|XS|10/10 (NWT)|$220|
|Snow Peak|Wo/Pe Turtleneck Sweater - Black|S|9/10|$95|
|Patagonia|Down Sweater - Fire Red|XS|8/10|$90|
|Topo|Mountain Sweatshirt - Grey|S - fits like an XS|9.5/10|$35|
|Saturdays NYC|Julian Boucle Varsity Jacket - Black|XS|9/10|$140|
|Fjallraven|High Coast Wind Anorak - Navy|XS - fits like a S|9.5/10|$100|
|Battenwear|L/S Pullover - Black|XS|8/10|$60|

Also open to trading the Snow Peak Sweater for an XS if anyone is interested.