Needing an upgrade (and a smaller size  ), what's the opinions on packable rain gear these days.  I just need a parka and I have owned North Face and Cabela's brands before.  I got out of them what I paid and was satisfied.  I don't like Frog Togs or Helly Hanson and while I like the look of the kayaking stuff JJSolo linked to in another thread, they aren't what I'm looking for.  I may very well go back to NF or Cabela's stuff but just thought I would ask around before I purchase.  Links to brands and stores are good.  (No ponchos.)  Primarily for canoe camping and fishing through the nasty stuff.  I like pockets too.

Can you try them on in person before you buy? I have found that to be helpful.......

A few days ago I picked up some Helly Hansen raingear at Bass Pro. It was called "workwear"........comparable price to what you are looking at but non-breathable. I was pleased however with this style of H/H. They seemed lighter and more flexible........a bit less hardcore than their usual stuff I have seen, and fairly reasonable. It also had a liner which should help keep it off my skin.

I'm reshaping my thinking with raingear. 10 years from now the H/H will still be waterproof without having to seal it.

I know this wasn't what you were asking but I just got them, thought they were sweet and thought I would pass it along. Just another option.

I have a Marmot Super Mica.  It's a really great little jacket - extremely light weight, totally waterproof, and breathable (within reason - it does have pit zips, pockets and a hood.)  It retails at $200 which is inexpensive when compared to e-vent or goretex products.  It is not a jacket to keep you warm but it will keep you dry.  I'm very pleased with mine.  I had it with me last year in Wabakimi in some pretty heavy rains and I stayed dry.  Here's a link which, as you can see, has them on sale at around $150 (no reason to pay full price for anything in this economy!)
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I've used Marmot Precip rain jackets and pants for a number of years and it does the job - gets pretty good reviews overall.    about the same price at Campmor.com


(You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) - I looked for the model of SD jacket I have, but couldn't find it - discontimured I guess - just a thin, basic rain jacket that is fairly breathable - very light and packable (not the $29 type) - ran about $50 on sale I guess - but they aren't the longest lasting piece of gear out there

there's always Gore-tex pac-lite stuff around for about $100 - more substantial than any of the lightweith jackets.  I've opted to carry a heavy duty gore tex parka (Mtn Hardwear Xenon I picked up a coulple of years ago for about $169 or something like that) - for End of May early June, I prefer to have something that will keep me warmer than the thinner lightweight stuff - but if you want it just for rainwear, The Marmot Precip is good stuff - Dickies has always had a good reputation, but that looks like a new line of product, so no reviews out there yet.

here's a review of precip and comparison to some others you may find
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here's a good deal on G-tex Pac-lite - you can wear this one to church on sundays and then go turkey hunting

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My go to rain gear for both quetico and when im fishing at home is always my First Ascent jacket and I love my Gandermountain GSX rain bibs. The bibs are great because they are lined and warm enough on cold days(I use them in the winter for ice fishing aswell) but still breath great and i wear them on canoe trips all the time, easy to slip on and off with great pockets. The Jacket is the best I have used, Light weight and breathable. Fairly warm for its thickness, but on cold days its easy to wear layers under it.

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The bibs are a great deal right now too, almost 50% off i believe! Either way if looking for a great fishing rain setup thats my recommendation.