Best fishing apparel according to redditors

I'm gonna try to break down most of the places you could save weight, as well as give you an idea of dollars per ounce saved for each item so you can figure out the best place to focus your available budget.

• Your pack is pretty heavy. Something like the Osprey Exos 48 will cost around $180 and weighs ~40 oz. That'll save you ~20.8 oz at about $8.65 per oz.
  
  
• Your bag is also heavy, as you have pointed out. As /u/schmuckmulligan pointed out, a HG Burrow Econ 20 would save you weight for added warmth. I would recommend a wide width, since HG quilts are narrower since they are aimed at hammock sleepers. A $170 wide will save you ~16.9 oz at about $10.06 per oz. You could also consider a HG Burrow Econ 30, which will save you more weight, and will be cheaper.
  
  
• The $215 24 oz Lunar Solo from Six Moon Designs would save you ~23.3 oz at about $9.23 per oz. If you don't have a trekking pole, they also sell lightweight poles to support the shelter.
  
  
• $15 Frogg Toggs will save you ~6 oz at about $2.50 per oz.
  
  
• You can drop the extra shirt and the extra underwear for a free savings of ~7.8 oz. A lot of people will just wear the same shirt and underwear for the duration of their trips.
  
  
• A 14$ ThruNite Ti3 will save you ~2.7 oz at about $5.19 per oz. The NiteCore Thumb is also a good option with similar weight savings. I discussed the differences between the two in this comment in a thread yesterday.
  
  
• You can save ~1.1 oz for free by dropping the Iodine Tablets. The Sawyer is good enough, and won't make your water taste bad.
  
  All in all, everything here will save you ~78.6 oz or almost 5 lbs. Obviously, don't take anything I or anyone else says as perfect for you. If having extra clothes makes your hike a lot better, then I don't think the weight savings is worth it.
  
  Hope this helps!

I reckon so

This hat? https://smile.amazon.com/LETHMIK-Waterproof-Protection-Outdoor-Oversized/dp/B07DCQ3ZQM

I've worn this hat for a couple of ultras in the sun. Very comfortable and well ventilated. Keeps all sun off the face, ears, and neck.

you're welcome

https://www.amazon.com/KINGSOO-Umbrella-Tighten-Fishing-Gardening/dp/B076Z62Z5N/ref=mp_s_a_1_149?keywords=Rain+hat&qid=1562018745&s=gateway&sr=8-149

I'm almost serious.

from amazon

It’s not a high quality item, but it should work to block the sun and hits that “fuck it” level of spousal embarrassment.

Mine literally came in today. I have my wifes work picnic on Wednesday so I am set.

Quality wise, it definitely feel cheaper than I had hoped. The springs in the clasps are pretty weak and the cording and nylon feel cheap.

I want a fuckit hat, but for now, this will do and eventually the stars will align and I will get the real thing.

Edit: odd link when copying from amazon mobile

these. I've used them about three times now and they're decent! Comfortable and seem like they'll hold up well.

I use this face mask and while it doesn’t stop all the wind, it’s thin enough that it doesn’t fuck up my hard hat fit.

My gloves are similar to these but they are lightly insulated and have the rubber knuckle guards. I forget the brand.

Personally I’m not a coveralls fan. I wear a couple layers under my jeans, including some windproof pants, and a heavy Cat coat.

I have been through a lot of gear and came back full circle to my original budget gear. The biggest boon from paying more is boots, hands down. I have riding suits, two piece high end gear, and everything in between. This gear is flexible and goes over my business formal attire. I carry my dress shoes. This gear is inexpensive to replace, sturdy, and incredibly flexible. The below is my final set list:

Helmet: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/hjc-cl-17-helmet

Jacket: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/joe-rocket-velocity-mesh-jacket

Vest (winter, heated, usually comes with wiring): https://www.ebay.com/itm/Widder-Lectric-Heat-Vest-Motorcycle-Heated-Electric-USA-Made-VEST-Fits-SIZE-44/323977252981?hash=item4b6e8c9075:g:YWAAAOSwtjBdygxf

Pant: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/alpinestars-wake-air-pants

Glove (summer): https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/cortech-dx-3-gloves

Glove (winter, heated, make sure it comes with glove wiring that attached to vest): https://www.ebay.com/itm/Widder-Lectric-Heat-Thinsulate-Gloves-Medium-Very-Good-Condition/193197841767?hash=item2cfb7d1d67:g:bCYAAOSwEFhdxD65

Boot: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/alpinestars-air-plus-v2-xcr-gore-tex-boots

Neck (winter): https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/alpinestars-tech-neck-warmer

Rain Jacket: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/frogg-toggs-road-toad-rain-jacket

Rain pant (for fisherman, not the moto one so you don't get a wet crotch): https://www.amazon.com/Frogg-Toggs-Pro-Advantage-Bib/dp/B07G51L5NZ/ref=pd_sbs_200_t_0/132-3940543-5959211?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07G51L5NZ&pd_rd_r=f9169fec-6648-4740-893c-801db1f7133a&pd_rd_w=wLZoe&pd_rd_wg=vAsv2&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=5JZZZ8FQMAT7ZWXXB9WS&refRID=5JZZZ8FQMAT7ZWXXB9WS

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I ride from 105 degrees down to the 26 degrees we have had this week for my commute. I keep all this gear in my saddlebag so I can adapt to any riding condition. You sweat when it is hot and you can sweat when it is cold. I turn the heated gear to maybe 25%. This is probably the most versatile gear set up you will see recommended. All of the gear is high quality for value. I use it every day rain or shine.

Total cost? $1000

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You will see a lot of statements like "what is your life worth" and "buy once, cry once" and "buy the best you can afford."


All that will do is leave you with less money. Go with flexible, inexpensive gear with good safety ratings. You will learn what you like and don't like after living with it for two years. Then when it wears out switch to something that satisfies those desires. My Shoei helmets are not that much better than my HJCs (and I still wear my HJCs). Hell, my Bilt Raptor was 90 dollars and it is just as comfortable as my Shoei, but louder.

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You don't have to spend a lot of money to be safe. You need to spend just enough money to get gear that you will wear as often as possible.

The short list:

-a decent pair of ear plugs if you like to sleep in more than 1 hour increments bc Vietnam has to be in the top 5 for noise pollution,

-bring a surge protector or buy a 220v surge protector there ~$2.50 USD in the markets bc electricity in vietnam is sketchy,

-spare phone charger & cable bc electricity in vietnam is sketchy, unlock your smart phone before you go,

-forget the shoes and socks/dead weight, you'll be getting very wet more often than not, wear some throw aways on the flight and buy flip flops ~$2 usd when you get there bc tevas won't last

-long sleeve UV shirt bc you don't know hot until you've been in vietnam and sunscreen is useless

-I'd bring my own helmet bc I trust any [DOT rating](http://westwards.typepad.com/photos/vietnam_201302/helmets.html) more than the novelty baseball helmets sold as protection there. You might opt for a face shield also if you plan on riding in the rain,

-change money in the jewelry shops, the difference bt one versus the other is usually less than a buck,

-travel with soap and TP/wipes bc it's not readily available in most businesses

There's more but this is what I can think off the top of my head. Are you male or female? Are you backpacking or on a tour?

You don't have to spend very much at all. When I was in Georgia I rode in the rain a few times a month and I've always been a cheap ass so I got a suit that frogg toggs made for like $40. I wear them over my jacket and clothes and they work great! Only complaints are that during the summer rain it got pretty warm up under it all and the stuff they make is far from fashionable. That being said, I highly recommend them unless you want to spend a whole lot more for something that would keep you dry the same way. Just looked and they are $17 on amazon.... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SX4Z5FU/ref=twister_dp_update?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Alright, so you should know you will never be in a situation where you won't be sweating. Add in the fact that it will rain all the time, you need to buy gear that you are essentially comfortable being at least damp in, and it should be able to handle being completely wet. You will also need to recognise that you never win the battle with bugs, you only limit the damage.

Here are some of my tips;

1. NEVER WEAR COTTON. That goes right down to the underwear and socks. Everything should be polyester, lightweight wool or something similar. I wear a shirt like this. My pants are Dickies, which are mostly polyester. My undershirts and underwear are moisture wicking. I wear two layers of socks; a sock liner and a lightweight wool on top. This combo means I will always be managing my sweat and can dry quickly on breaks.
   
   
2. Your boots are the first thing to blow a budget on. I use steel toed rubbers. Why? Sweaty boots are more comfortable than totally soaked boots. I personally use Dunlop brand; something like these.
   
   
3. You are fortunate to live in the US, where you can get a hold of permetherin rather easily. Get a spray bottle of it, put it on all your outer clothes. I wear long pants and shirts all year, no matter how damn hot it is. I rather be sweating than get eaten, plus it keeps ticks out. Lyme disease is a thing to be wary of.
   
   
4. Bug spray is for campers. Bug lotion will stay on you better and can be applied more exactly. It is worth its weight in gold in the peak bug season.
   
   
5. Its a good idea to keep a set of clothes you can change into when you get out of the bush and into the truck, especially if the commute is long. A towel is really nice at the end of the day too before you get into your commuting clothes. It is SO nice to be able to get into dry, cleanish clothes at the end of the day. Same with boots; I wear Crocks when I'm driving and only put on my boots when I am working.
   
   
6. I shamelessly use the same outerwear everyday. I only change my underwear, undershirts and socks everyday. Your outerwear takes a beating, so you better off just letting one outfit take the damage and let your underclothing be fresh everyday.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZYRCKSC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZYESCb7WT07R2

I went with the Kastking ones, looks like they are a little more than the ones already mentioned at $21:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FYM6G1Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I got you my man ;)

https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Dry-Marsway-Waistcoat-Photography-XXX-Large/dp/B06ZYRCKSC/ref=sr_1_25?keywords=fishing+vest&qid=1559016198&s=gateway&sr=8-25

Full rain for $20. Not bad. Will consider if nothing else comes up that looks less like a plastic bag :P


Thanks for the suggestion. Why replace after a year? From a rip? Does it lose waterproofness?

I was advised to get a Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite2 rain suit, and then to bring zero other pants. This was the correct decision (for me). I never once wore the rain suit while moving/hiking -- basically just for in-camp -- but just knowing that I could put those pants on and I'd warm right up was all the mental security I needed. This rain suit also allowed me to carry only a super-light 55 degree sleeping bag, and on the one or two nights when the bag itself wasn't warm enough, I just put on those rain pants and was warm and toasty. (All that said, if you're gonna hit the Whites/Maine in November, you're gonna need something better than a 55 degree bag, but I think shorts and rain pants for emergencies will get you a long way without much weight or complexity.)

Do you have rain gear?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007SF1DE2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468677995&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=frogg+toggs+rain+gear&dpPl=1&dpID=41lX5Sut%2B-L&ref=plSrch

You can buy the top and bottom off amazon.ca for about $30 CAD. No need to go to the states.
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Running in ANY type of shirt in the summer sounds miserable, but I wear a vented shirt like this when canoeing or when I know I will get a lot of sun exposure.

I love spring because I can finally get the kids back outside. I get cabin fever in the winter.

Something that would be great for spring are these super sexy pants when you wanna get really dirty. ;)

Mud season, here we come.

http://www.amazon.com/Columbia-Bahama-Long-Sleeve-Shirt/dp/B0031RFWSE

He used to wear those and dye and debrand them for tv purposes. Now he gets them custom made.

https://www.amazon.com/AblessYo-Finished-Truckers-Baseball-AYO6070/dp/B07NW3QVLT/

Can't tell if it's a cork overlay on nylon or full cork sewed to mesh, but it's cheap enough to just buy and try.

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Also this hat. It's ridiculously huge, but keeps the sun off my neck and ears.

https://www.amazon.com/Hat-UPF-Protection-Waterproof-Fishing-Breathable/dp/B07DB2XYZ2/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?keywords=large%2Bsun%2Bhats%2Bfor%2Bmen%2Blarge%2Bhead&qid=1563331593&s=gateway&sr=8-10&th=1&psc=1

Sorry, nope, but it is about 36 inches in diameter, so not that small like maybe you expected. Here is one of many similar links: Umbrella hat I will say that as sold it is heavier than 9 oz and the head harness cuts into one's scalp. But I toss the harness saving weight and blood. BTW, the typical non-carbon shaft umbrella sixmoonsdesign (and other brands) is 9 oz, too.

Scooters make this city a breeze. under 100 per year insurance and it gets you anywhere in the city(west bank included). Cars are nice strictly for the rain. outside of that i have never been upset getting rid of the jeep and scooping up a ruckus.

EDIT: for rain https://www.amazon.com/Frogg-Toggs-Medium-Large-Carbon/dp/B00SX4Z5FU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1495045354&sr=8-3&keywords=frog+toggs+rain+suit this rain suit is legit

Frogg Toggs Ultra Lite 2

and most definitely order one size down because they are massive. As far as the pantaloons go, probably best to just leave those at home. I’ve used my FT for several trips now and don’t have any desire to upgrade, but if even if you did you’re only out $15.

Get them from Amazon US?

They even ship to Australia

I got mine off of amazon

I actually don't have my clothing stuff in there just yet, I have the Frogg Toggs UL Suit so my plan would be to just throw that on should it rain and then I'll have my pack rain cover and any items in my pack that need to stay dry inside a trash compactor bag.

Is there anything else I should have rain wise?

I use boot covers and a full frogg toggs set over my regular gear. Both pack up nicely and are a breeze to dry out.

Frogg Toggs Ultra-Lite2 Waterproof Breathable Rain Suit, Men's Khaki, Size X-Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007X5XFYI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1zAzCb074R8VW

USHTH Black Waterproof Rain Boot Shoe Cover with reflector (1 Pair) (Black-XL(12.6inch)) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072JH69KJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wBAzCbENRKG7N

Yup. For about $16, you get a jacket, pants, and storage bag.

I wear a Columbia Bahama II when I'm out in the sun -- so pretty much the same thing you've got. I've had good luck with it. On mine, it was the exterior that got a bit ratted up by my pack straps. The little holes in the Osprey mesh transferred to and abraded the shirt a bit. That said, it's still holding together. Keeps me from getting burnt and keeps the bugs off. Just had it on last week in the Bisti Badlands.

I think I picked it up off a bargain rack at Cabela's for next to nothing so at this point I've got my money's worth from it.

• I wear driving gloves year-round.
  
  
• I wear a UV sun visor in the car if I don't put sunscreen on before running an errand or if I'm going to be out a bit.
  
  
• Sunscreen every day. I know this isn't exactly extra, but I mean every damn day I put on an actual sunscreen and not just something with SPF in it.
  
  
• I own 30 pillowcases and change my pillowcase each night. I sleep with my face in the pillow, but also sleep with a pillow over my face (I don't why; it's like a weighted blanket for my head). Combined with being a sweaty sleepy and wearing heavy products at night, changing my pillow case is key.
  
  
• Kinda weird, but if I'm having a bad skin day either due to some hormonal spots or just lack of sleep or whatever, I will actively avoid getting close to mirrors or I'll unfocus my eyes so that I'm not tempted to attempt to 'fix' anything. If so, I'll go down the rabbit hole of turning a small spot into a bleeding sore that scars for months.

You know that they're attracted to to color orange, don't you?

A bug mesh hat costs about the same as Deet.

https://www.amazon.ca/Anti-mosquito-Fishing-Protection-Outdoor-Activities/dp/B0107DRA34