Coleman 20mm PVC Rain Suit

I often work in a shipyard and anyone who has ever worked at one knows that (A) they rarely stop outdoor work due to weather and (B) parking at a shipyard is often miles away from the work site. After the first time I got caught in a down pour while walking 15 minutes to my car i vowed to get a rain suit and never allow this to happen again.I found this one for a great price and purchased it. I was concerned because all my coworkers told me to get a size or two larger as most rain gear s usually sized too small. Particularly since most people wear it over their normal clothing making it a tighter fit. I am a fairly big guy and I usually use XXL clothing so I was concerned that every rain suit sold on amazon only went up to size XXL. I purchased this one as it had the best price and kept my finger crossed.When it arrived It came tightly wrapped in a carry bag made of the same material as the suit. I tried it on and it was plenty big enough to comfortable fit over my clothes and I was able to get the pants on without taking off my work boots which is a plus. It has two water proof pockets to put my wallet and cell phone in to keep them from being damaged in a storm. I also like that the seems are welded together instead of stitched. I bought a cheaper rain jacket once and it leaked at all of the seams where the stitching was.I was able to re fold it up and fit it back into the tiny bag it came in. the entire size of this thing in the pouch is about the size of a medium thermos or maybe a little bigger than a liter bottle of soda pop. I just keep it in my car and if the forecast calls for rain I throw it in my back pack before leaving my car. It doesn't take up enough space to be a burden and its always available when I need it. After a rain storm, I hang it up in the shower over night to air dry and prevent mildew, then fold it up and fit it back in the pouch the following morning. This is a convenient, reliable, and cheap solution to my problem and I recommend it.I will say that my main purpose for ordering is to be able to walk from point A to point B and staying dry. If you actually need a rain suit that is tough enough to work in. This one wont be rugged enough for that. I normally work in a supervisory role and don't do much physical labor, so this is adequate for me. If you are looking for something more work friendly you may want to search in the area of 30mm PVC or thicker as this suit is kind of thin. I like the thin because it is less restrictive to movement, but I don't suspect it would last long over repeated use on physical work.

I sometimes have to work in rain. This allows me to remain dry through most rainy conditions. Construction isn’t super sturdy, but for 22.00 it’s a simple inexpensive solution for the 4x a year I need it.

It's a pretty decent rain suit, i haven't gotten too wet from the rain while wearing. However there is very little ventilation in the suit, which will cause you to sweat pretty heavily while wearing it. the pants have no ventilation, and the jacket only has a small opening in the back of the jacket, so if you're wearing anything over this suit (i.e. reflective vest like I was) that will weigh down the back flap, there's essentially zero ventilation available. And in the end you become less wet due to rain, and more due to sweat and condensation.Edit: after using the first day, I folded it neatly after drying and hung on hangers. Next time I used it a few days later, massive tears along the seals in the groin area. Changed to one star. Go with a different product.

After sitting for months unused, I finally found & took the opportunity to give this set the test run in the inclement weather it was designed for.Unlike many of the other so-called "non-breathable" rainsuits, this one was constructed from thick, sturdy, almost rubber-like material, so that there were fewer concerns about inadvertently ripping the material during the donning and removing process.I like that the jacket has two-tiered protection in the form of both a zipper and snap-button feature, although, as with most rain gear, having rain water breaching inside by way of a gap at the neck below the chin is still a problem – even though this one did a considerably better job than most at keeping it at bay after riding a motorcycle for close to an hour during a consistent moderate rain.I still have a few gripes about this particular design however – mainly with the ultra-loose elastic waist band: there is a drawstring to help tighten around the waist, but it is both uncomfortable and impractical; I'd have much rather had a tight elastic band with a wide stretching range. I'm also not a fan of the sealing features around the cuffs: their designs do not allow for neat closure, thus limiting their effectiveness at keeping the water out of your sleeves & shoes.One thing that did impress me though, which was a pleasant and unexpected surprise, was that after the ride, there was no "hanging-up/layin-out" of the suit that needed to be done – all that was required were a few stiff shake-offs and any water that was still clinging to the material simply flew off! (A feature like this is a God-Send for someone who regularly rides out in the elements.)All-in-All, for those of us who despise those so-called "breathable" rainsuits which lose their "rain-proof" effectiveness after only a few wears, this may be the one that'll fit your bill – it certainly does mine.