I hate my raincoat. I have been shopping around for a decent slicker for a few years but I realized I've been going about it the wrong way. I live in a very affluent place but I am somewhat less than affluent so it is sometimes discouraging. I've been looking at the stuff the Fairfield County yachtsmen wear. It seems that there are many sporty types of foul weather gear that cost an obscene amount of money with names like Henri Lloyd, Gill, MPX and Atlantis. I personally can't understand why this ugly jacket costs $745: Ocean Racing Jacket I wouldn't wear that thing if someone gave it to me. But hey, what do I know?

I have learned that the people who really work out in the weather don't trust that high tech stuff. While up in Maine I hit a few professional fishing supply stores and checked out what the commercial fishing boats and lobstermen had onboard. One name comes up to the top, Grundens. My research clearly indicates there is Grundens and there's everything else. Check out the history of how old Carl Grunden used to make waterproof clothes in 1926: Grundens - Quality Foulweather Gear

I've pretty much made up my mind and have already done the shopping for the specific items on which I have decided but I value the collective fanatacism here on SRP. Has anyone else any knowledge or experience regarding quality foul weather gear?