McTrigger Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 I’m on the hunt for a waterproof windproof coat. However I’d really like to find one that is a bit longer to cover my belt, mags and gear. Seems everything is full length zipper though. Has anyone found a coat that flares out a bit and has a normal length zipper but is extended in length to about the thighs? what does everyone ware outside of a poncho for windy rainy days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Dont really get what you are asking about full length vs normal length zipper. Any coat I have seen has the normal zipper that goes the full length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscott Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Look at law enforcement supply type shops. I know they sell coats with splits on the holster side so you can zip it up and allow the gun to be available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildPete Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 For rainy days I purchased a 5.11 Duty Rain Shell that has a zipper where your holster would be. I also use a golf waterproof short sleeve golf rain pullover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McTrigger Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 On 10/23/2022 at 9:19 PM, Joe4d said: Dont really get what you are asking about full length vs normal length zipper. Any coat I have seen has the normal zipper that goes the full length. ya bad explanation on my part. Most extra length coats are the same width right to the bottom. But this hangs up on your belt mags and holster. Or won’t fit over them when it’s done up. Obviously a regular jacket will settle above your gear or be too tight to get over it when it’s done up as well. Atomic made a long coat with a regular length zipper. Then that bottom portion just lightly hangs over your rig while the zipper is done up. Keeps all your gear dry. No dust,snow or weather settles on it. sitka had a kodiak coat same idea. But both are no longer made and have limited sizes if you can find one. I need large. https://www.1shotgear.com/products/sitka-gear-kodiak-jacket-clearance-sale https://www.atomic.com/en-ca/shop/product/rs-rain-coat-ap5109500.html#color=22762 pretty much need a tactical style cowboy rain slicker with a hood. Running a extra large rain jacket I could cover my gear but it’s too bulky IMO Perhaps I’m dreaming here but dang if you gotta compete in crappy weather this would be the “slickest”. no? Figured maybe some had the same idea or a product I’m not aware of. the weather in southern Alberta is as wild and unpredictable as a feral horse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Have you looked at some of Rivers West apparel? http://www.riverswest.com/ I have one of their plain non insulated rain jackets with a hood and it’s really dry and warm. Material is damn near indestructible. Mine would be too long to draw from but they may have something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 I always just wore a rain/ cool weather coat big enough to cover my gear,,, then take it off for the 30 seconds I am shooting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertg5322 Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 https://www.outfitterssupply.com/Waterproof-Fish-Slicker-from-Wyoming-Traders/productinfo/WCL101/5-XXY/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_Chimpo Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 On 10/23/2022 at 8:33 PM, McTrigger said: what does everyone ware outside of a poncho for windy rainy days? A poncho. The good ones protect even when windy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N7VY Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 I wear an Eisenhower type jacket so I don’t have to take it off to shoot. If it’s really cold I tuck the magwell into the jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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