My husband works construction and he goes through rain suits because they rip in the arms, will this suite last more than a couple of wears?
105358
I bought this rain suit for my son to wear when he went to the boundary waters to canoe. He wore it a couple of times there and has only used the jacket a few times after - so he hasn't really put it to the test like construction would. I would classify this as a medium weight suit. It isn't a cheap one that will rip right away, but it isn't the most heavy duty either. I honestly can't say that it would hold up to the construction test.
105359
It will not last 1 day from my experience. Some outdoors stores have a spray on water repellant for clothes. You could try that.
105360
Not sure about the top, but the bottoms blew out (inseam) in a matter of minutes on a fork lift. Like I said in my review, if you are just standing up and not stretching the pants, they should ok. The pants have a very weak seam. Any suit like this, the seams usually blow out in the pants. Go to FrogTogs and check them out, as that is what I eventually bought (motorcycle suit). A little pricy, but you get what you pay for.
105361
This rain suit is light duty, not good for construction. May I suggest Helly Hanson or something by Bass Pro Shops. Alaskan fishermen and harsh weather researchers I've known use Helly Hanson.
105362
Save your $$...I made it 3 hours before it started to rip along the seams..I would have been better off wearing a garbage bag
219305
Yes, I use mine equally as much for diving and surfing. I am a tech diver and have used this suit in a variety of water conditions, ocean, bays, and river. I must have used this suit over 100 times last year between surfing and diving. It doesnt have any signs of breaking down on me at this point. It's great for the price. Hope this helpsbtw, I live in Florida and i wouldnt use this suit to dive in the winter. You may want something thicker depending on where you are.
1346684
I would have to say, "NO".....our cover, in just two months of summer storage, ripped in several places where it was in contact with metal/hard surfaces,,,,,like the water drain/gutter. Unfortunately, not very durable. We had some thunderstorms, but nothing extreme.
544888
The Coleman 20mm pvc rain suit did not last long. I would not recommend it for backpacking.
959539
This last for long time and resist the rain. Maybe every 6 month you need to reapply in some places.
643737
Ours gets worn daily and we have had no problems with seams tearing or anything falling off.
1179222
The suit if very durable, I have washed it several times after working out and it is like new. I had it now for about 8 months and I work out at least 3 times a week in it. It is definitely worth the money.
581026
The suit is good for working outside in the rain, I do not ride motorcycles, so can't directly answer.
977695
It should withstand a short time in the rain. The outer fabric is some sort of plastic weave and there's probably some structural cardboard in between that and the inner padding. I doubt the rain would make it much past the outer layer very quickly. The weak point is the zipper since it's not a waterproof or even water-resistant design, which significantly reduces the amount of time it's likely to protect its contents. Personally, I'd consider it acceptable for emergency light water protection, but not much more than that.
1217095
tight weave but the fabric is not treated against water. you can buy a can of water repellent for about $5 from sporting goods in any big store. by itself as long as you're not hanging out in a torrential downpour and just a quick jog across a parking lot in moderate rain your stuff will stay dry so long as you didn't overstuff the bag. HOWEVER please note the dye does seem to rub off/bleed a little bit. we live in oregon and it rains a fair amount. ive noticed in the 5? months my daughter has been using it that portions of the flap/outside have lost some of the color.
2171641
They are made for tropical locals that see a great deal of rain, so this shouldn't harm it. Also, they dry quickly, so after a few hours, they are dry! Love mine!
579084
I've used it in light rains, and it's been perfectly fine. But, I've never used it in heavy rain.I imagine it would be fine, as long as the top is under your sleeve, and you aren't getting entirely drenched for a long time
2159741
This suit is for more durable than any vinyl or plastic product. I love my suit and have it for awhile now. My suit has no signs of thining and tears. I use my suit 4 to 5 times a week since last February. You can't go wrong with this suit. I was 346lbs. when got my suit. My current weight is 290lbs. Thx to Kutting Weight suana suit and cap.
343709
I got the 2x for myself, and mn a thick and hippy girl, and it fit nice and snug.... just beware after a month or two of use that it dont start to break up in the seam in the booty area.. but other than love the suit
2001030
I have only had these 2 chairs for a month and they set out in the direct sun (100+ degrees) and rain. The type of fabric used dries quickly after the rain and I believe they are perfectly fine for all weather. I am bringing mine inside for winter.
1529750
I have two of these on my cushioned furniture on my west facing deck in Atlanta. They did great for two seasons but I am just now seeing some fine cracks/tears that will definitely be letting the rain in. They are getting brittle on the top. I don't have the cushions out right now but I am ordering two new ones for the summer.
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Yeah they hold up well in the rain, I was on a training rotation with 30 mph winds laying in the rain on a gun team and they held up great. They were soaked on the foam, but I let them dry and they were fine. Didn't shrink it anything