One can get quality without having to spend a fortune. I can go on Amazon and get a pair of Columbia waterproof pants for $30, Adidas for $40. Can get a full rain suit from Nike or Under Armour for under $150 on Amazon. The waterproof jacket I have cost like $40 and I've had it for several years. Was out in the pouring rain yesterday for 3 hours and my shirt stayed dry as a bone. $400 for some waterproof pants is absurd.
I want to make a joke here about someone wearing 400$ waterproof pants with 300$ loafers while walking to work in a factory but I'm too tired
Love it. I have the Pro version. I barely had enough space to install it but it does a great job picking up motion and it does a surprisingly good job at night.
You can absolutely get waterproof clothing for cheap. There are considerations like breathabilty, functionality and durability that make those pants worth $400. I won't be buying them because I don't need them. I can't believe that people are shocked when this thread starts acting cunty about stuff. Cuntiness is the foundation that this thread is built on.
People's expectations of price, quality, persnickety demands, and unlimited availability itt never disappoints. People will spend 2 grand on in ear monitors but won't spend $40 on superfeet inserts because then got some from the dollar tree that "do the same thing." Pick the shit you enjoy and use and invest wisely. Or don't, I don't care. Spend that extra money on $27 beers, $200 electric toothbrushes, $300 denim, $500 deadstock jordans, $10k home entertainment setups, $5k espresso setups, multi thousand dollar season tickets, fancy Jeep doodads, $1200 fly fishing setups, $900 pans, $5000 1911's etc. The list goes on of people who fit in one category but literally scoff at every other category where people splurge. People ask for items (and say stuff like I want a good one or buy it for life quality) but when people respond there's all kinds of crying about price. Google it and buy the cheapest thing that meets your standards OR presumably come to this thread with the hopes of getting advice from someone more seasoned in that field and take their advice. Or bitch about it. If someone thinks $400 for pants that will last a lifetime (because that's how long they're guaranteed for) either doesn't need to demand absolute waterproof and not just water resistance or accept that premium gear calls for higher prices. At a minimum lay out a price maximum you're willing to pay.
It's fine for what it is -- lightweight, packable rain gear. I keep a set in my toolbox, but I wouldn't plan on using it day-to-day or anything.
Looking for some recommendations on athletic leisure apparel. Am interested in more generic Under Armour, Nike, etc. gear that you can wear out an about (say to breakfast or a walk on the beach) without looking like an unwashed hobo. Shorts? Half zip hoodies? I'm open to suggestions,
I can vouch for the Under Armour rain gear. Works great. I overpaid for my jacket and pants because it's got an ND on it. But the quality is great. Breathes well too. My old man used to do frog toggs for portability on his motorcycle, but he even jumped on the UA.
May not be what you're looking for but I like: Miles Apparel shorts (rarely on sale, only drawback is the sound a little like a swimsuit or windpants when you walk) Mizzen and Main shirts (bundle and save option only) Lululemon (fight me) commission 9" shorts ($40 if you buy during the cold months) For travel/sweating like a hog/no iron needed situations. All of these were ideas from this thread that I gave a blind buy and was satisfied.
I really like Tasc stuff. It's made from bamboo, so it's incredibly comfortable. Their stuff is often on sale on Amazon.
I have a ton of under armour and Columbia stuff. If you have an outlet mall near you go there and you can get everything on sale.
I've got 3 lularoe henleys my friend got me. They are my favorite shirts and sounds like they would work in this case.
lululemon shorts and sweatpants are pretty great, but expensive. These look nice, does anyone have experience wearing them?
Lululemon pace breakers are top tier workout shorts. If you don't wear them because the company started out as solely geared towards women then that's on you.
Will they make me a min faster on my mile time? Only reason I can think of to spend $50+ for running shorts.
How do these fit? I'm very intrigued, but I've got pretty big quads and really long legs. I'm concerned that they'd look like coaching shorts on me.
How far are you running? There's no amount too much to minimize chaffage. Well, there probably is, but it's a lot.
best damn shorts you'll ever buy. You'll love them so much that you're going to buy multiple pairs and wear them damn near every day for the rest of your life. I love them.
they sell 3 different lengths. Buy the middle one try them, if you don't like them you can return for the longer length. I have the 6" M size and they're perfect for a guy 5'10" who runs but doesn't have big quads. Godspeed.
I can't get used to the GB friction defense. Feels like I'm about to get an ultrasound on my nuts. It does fulfill its advertised benefit.
Check the clearance rack at your local Publix. I just picked up a stick of the solid GB friction defense at like 2 for $6 or something.
Just buy lululemon shorts on ebay. Who cares if another man's sweaty balls have bounced around in there for miles. $20 is $20.
Wait, they only charge an extra $20 for ballsweat? Edit to add: sometime in the last year or so they changed their sizes from a size structure like dress pants (true to measurement) to a vanity size like jeans. Sometimes sizing can get a little tricky with them, but they have enough stretch that if you're between sizes anyway you can make it work.