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I know this is probably a stupid question. But, I will ask anyway. I have found very cheap priced PVC rain suits. But, it seems they would tear up pretty easily. What kind of rain gear do you use?
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I know this is probably a stupid question. But, I will ask anyway. I have found very cheap priced PVC rain suits. But, it seems they would tear up pretty easily. What kind of rain gear do you use?
I just use my Carhart type jacket. It has a cotton outer shell that does a pretty good job of repelling rain while I do my pre-trip, but I am not really out in the rain that much.
Maybe one of the flatbed guys and gals on here can tell you what they use the most.

If it's cheap, then get a couple of them and store them under the bunk. That's what I'd do.
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i use my remington hunting coat (removable liner) i got from bass pro shops a few yrs back for 69$
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My instructors suggested cheap... very cheap.

those $3 things I see here and there. Right along with cheap cheap kitchen gloves (over sized so you can wear a wool glove inside).

Who cares if it gets dirty? who cares if it rips?

Keep a half dozen in your cab
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Great advise, all. Thank you! I was thinking cheap was not good. But sounds like it just fine. Be safe out there!!!
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Buy cotton gloves by the box and I have med wt rain gear and also a pair of flash proof with reflective tape and I like it better at night. Go to any safety site or store or ebay. Reflective tape could save your life.
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it may be different in other parts of the country. I, myself, don't care if I'm wet. However, driving in the mountains, wet=cold. Cold = BAD. I've used large garbage bags to stay dry(ish).

I shy away from expensive gear because 1) I'm not going to use it that often (no more than 8 or 10 times a trip in the winter time) and 2) it WILL get damaged. In the long run, for me, the costs work out about the same, but I have less emotional problem tossing a Cheap-o rain suit from Wallyworld than I do with tossing an $80 Stearns setup.
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By flashproof I mean if a fuel tank were to explode it would protect your skin for 10 seconds.
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My instructors suggested cheap... very cheap.

those $3 things I see here and there. Right along with cheap cheap kitchen gloves (over sized so you can wear a wool glove inside).

Who cares if it gets dirty? who cares if it rips?

Keep a half dozen in your cab
Nope..Nope...Nope.

Do NOT be cheap on your rain gear.

The first time you have to sit in 8 inches of snow and slush to chain or dig out, will prove that cheap is NOT the way to go.

You want rain gear that remains ply-able even in extreme cold. You don't want it to get stiff and restrict your movement. It'll just take you longer to get the job done.

Sure, keep a cheap set on hand for those jobs that require you to take a huge chance of ripping. But always have a quality pair on hand too.

I have a $2 Pancho in the side box. And, an $80 Stern outfit inside the truck. And a $1 Dollar Tree umbrella behind the jump seat.
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I have a rain suit I bought from Walmart for my motorcycle course a while back. Works well, pants and jacket. But, I haven't had to tarp or anything in the rain, really. I did have to pull on an off ramp and fix my tarp when the wind blew so hard it snapped the bungies.
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