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Do any of you guys have experience with the H20 Express rain gear from Academy. I looked at the 200mph rain gear from Bass Pro, 2 jackets and 2 bibs will cost around $1,000.00 thats a lot of coins for rain gear. The H20 gear costs a third of that, but if no good, its wasted money. Do you guys have any recommendations.
Thanks
No experience with H2O.
I have a set of the 100mph, and the pro qualifier, both are excellent.
If buying again I would buy the qualifier.
First I would look at Cabelas guide wear, if they still have the lifetime guarantee on the guidewear I would buy it.
My guidewear is meant for really cold so it doesn’t get used heavily, but it’s quality!
BPS usually runs a sale on the 100 mph about now I think
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I bought the h2o Express fishing parka. I have used it a few time. So far it has been great
I too have pro qualifier from BP and purchased it over the 100mph. That said, I would take a look at military surplus or any online outlet retailer of their products. Our goretex trousers and jackets were the best quality and can usually be purchased far less in cost than ones with fancy names on them.
I still have and use two sets and wouldn't trade them for anything. The Navy's are blue camo, the Marine Corps is digital, the Army is whatever new idea they came up with this week, and the Air force doesn't work in the rain! Teasing. All the older models are woodland camo and are just as good in quality (if not better). The ECWS (extreme cold weather system) was built to zip in. Don't be confused with the stolen name of a similar product sold at Cabelas.
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Originally Posted by wicklundrh
I have had a Milsurp gortex rain jacket for 20 years. They are good stuck also
I bought a set from Sportsman Guide on sale a few years ago. It was the "Guide Gear" model. Bib style pants and parka. Reinforced knees for kneeling on ice I guess.
Anyway they were around $150 for set. Only problem is it has to be really cold to wear them here in SC. I certainly have never been cold in them ( or wet).
I have the Guidewear angler's bibs from Cabelas, I think they are called, and I wear them with a Gore-Tex parka shell I bought over 20 years ago from REI that is still going strong. If you have a good rain shell/parka, just get the bibs. In winter, I wear UA Cold Gear thermal undies underneath. I don't get cold, even in winter rain, but then again, I'm in N GA not N Dakota so...
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I have partner that fishes the H2O. He is 82. He loves them. I fish Stryker Climate bibs with a pilot II jacket from frogg toggs. No complaints either. Do some looking at the Stryker series
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I have the H20 from academy. You’ll have to keep it treated with replantQuote:
Originally Posted by Lowbidr
I bought my dad the bass pro 100 mph 15 years ago and it’s still good. Just buy the best and be done with it imo.
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I have the H2O soft fishing parka. Used it for 2 years and have no complaints. I’ve gone through a lot of rain wear over the years...cheap and high dollar. Much of it can be a crap shoot. Some folks will swear by brand so and so and others curse the brand. I don’t fish in the rain anywhere near what I did years ago but I wanted something decent when I did go. Academy has one of the most liberal return policy’s I know of.....one of the reasons I tried the H2O.
Regards
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I have the H20 and I think it's good rain gear for the price. If I fished everyday would have spent more on better quality but for average fisherman think it's good gear.
I have the Pro Qualifier suit. Bought it over the 100mph suit because the bibs zip to the waist. Much easier to put on and take off. The 100mph suit does have more pockets but I don't use the pockets. Both suits are great. Personal preference. USA FLAG
1,000 dollars for a rain suit ? holy mackerel batman I had no idea they could get that expensive .
I think he was talking about purchasing 2 suits and not wanting to spend that much.
Get the Franks grest outdoor app
They have the striker trekker
Bibs and parka on sale $100 each
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I’ve had a Cabelas Guidewear for over 10 yrs! I don’t know if they make it anymore. It cost about $500 for the set, but back then I was going to Canada and Minnesota for a week of fishing and it could rain all week up there! I am still happy with it!
pro qualifier , love it .:twocents
oh , just 500 , that's much better …..:yikesQuote:
Originally Posted by wicklundrh
Funny
It occurred to me reading this post that some clarification might be in order.
I fish, play golf and occasionally hunt. Back in my younger working days I braved whatever elements Mother Nature threw at me to pursue my hobbies. My rain suits had to stand up to that and keep me dry.
I found some Frog Toggs on sale recently and purchased two sets since they were neatly packed in small cases.
One went in my boat and one in my golf bag.
A buddy saw them and asked me how well I thought they worked.
My shamelessly honest answer?
"It only has to keep me dry long enough to reach my car!"
So that might need to be considered when an old poot offers an opinion.:Rofl
That’s spot on!Quote:
Originally Posted by SeaRay
Bone drys at bass pro been good to me
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Great question I been wondering the same thanks for all the info guys stay warm and dry!!!
I was looking at the bass pro shops one for $90 to $160 Checking out reviews on it
American Legacy has a sale on Gill jacket and bibs 50% off. I haven't used Gill rain gear but a buddy loves them.
Gill or the new aftco rain gear.
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I have the guide gear from Cabela’s I really like it. Stay warm and dry. But there expensive.
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Used the H2O for about two years with no issues. But, was out of state fishing and got caught is a five hour rain which was heavier than I would typically fish in ... I got soaked! As some have said, maybe keeping them treated might make the difference but cold and wet punched my ticket that day. Ended up sick for two weeks and finally said the heck with it! After hours and hours of research I waited for a good Cabela’s sale and sprung for the Guide Wear suit. Just fished three days in the rain while in Canada no a walleye trip, not one leak. I have fished maybe 10 days now in wet conditions and have never been happier with a rain suit. Yep, $600 is a ton to pay for rain gear! But if sick days come in play, figure the cost of a couple suits over time ... buy once, buy well and be done.
just my $.02 based on personal experience.
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Buy once , cry once.
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Nothing can stop the rain/snow from running down the arms when your casting.
Nothing can stop the rain from running down the back of your neck, unless you wear a complete head cover and then you cant see or hear squat.
the best solution is to not go when its raining. IF you must, dress to be warm even when wet and buy just about anything for rain gear.
I prefer a poncho on warm days. but I frequently fish in sub 50 degree days. I prefer bibs and 3/4 length coat, wide brimmed hat, and water proof knee high boots. IF I need something to stop 100mph winds, I'm going to the bar.
"IF I need something to stop 100mph winds, I'm going to the bar."
Man after my own heart! Having a NY cop for a BIL I'd order a Manhattan. I get funny looks in SC though.
I’ve got frog toggs stashed inside the boat, to get me back... I also have my military goretex... it’s as good if not better than the “name brand” stuff
Go buy some military gotetex, can’t go wrong
i have the H2o bib and jacket, paid about $150 i think about two years ago. i have no complaints. i wear for dry and warmth when it’s not raining.
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