Make the rain jacket waterproof?
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daftandbarmy
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I can't believe that the issued LEAK-TEX isn't keeping you bone dry.
When in doubt... old school rules
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OldSolduer
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Actually with the old old rain gear you were as wet under it as well as outside
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You should be able to find DWR sprays online, or at pretty much any outdoor store that will help. Nothing short of heavy PVC raingear like the Helly Hansen commercial fishing gear is actually waterproof.
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I can smell that photo…I can't believe that the issued LEAK-TEX isn't keeping you bone dry.
When in doubt... old school rules
Canadian Rain Pants – HM Surplus
lenaitch
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Actually, quality motorcycle raingear is both dry and breathable. The main problem areas are seams and, obviously, openings. It's a long way from the old heavy slickers where you rained sweat inside. A good waterproofing spray should help.
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Best advice I can give you: be comfortable working in uncomfortable conditions.
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Any DWR spray along with proper care and cleaning will make it bearable when static in light showers or when using it in the winter, but the materials and construction of the CADPAT rain jacket preclude it from being water proof unfortunately.
daftandbarmy
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Of course, probably because we required that it be designed to those specifications.
I'll be over here reflecting on that with my glass of wine
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Take it back to stores and tell them it's N/S and get it replaced. There is no need for you to be spending your own money on damaged equipment, that probably won't work anyway. If they give you a hard time at stores, engage you CoC.
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I question who thought a head set port was required in the arm pocket. But I suppose greater minds than mine decided we needed holes in our rain gear.Of course, probably because we required that it be designed to those specifications.
I'll be over here reflecting on that with my glass of wine
I found the old stuff was great for sentry duty. As long as you didn't move around D much, you stayed dry. The new stuff breathes better and as long as you aren't standing around in the rain it functions ok.
For armyman, wash it in accordance with the directions for gore-tex, it will increase its ability to shed water. You could also try a product like this:
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The Canadian-fabricated stuff, or the newer stuff from China?
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In other words which I am sure many will agree with:
Embrace the suck . You will find it will benefit you in the future
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Made in Canada, sold to the USMC (LEAF products) because it's not 'good enough' for the CAF ....
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Because it didn't weigh enough....Made in Canada, sold to the USMC (LEAF products) because it's not 'good enough' for the CAF ....
markppcli
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Or learn how to use your gear?
To paraphrase an old RSM “any idiot can be uncomfortable in the field”
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When I say “embrace the suck” I mean without being uncomfortable once in a while forward progression is difficult. We all were uncomfortable at one point or another BUT it taught us valuable lessons.
Ok which old RSM? I know a few.
