Opinions on shell jackets?

Jarmo Hurri wrote:
Hi all!

My current rain jacket is starting to be in a pretty bad shape and it
also takes a lot of space, so I need a new one.
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However, since I have no personal experience on these products, it
would be valuable to hear from those who have used them. The criteria
that I have for the jacket are as follows: it should fit into a small
space, be breathable and durable, and have camouflage coloring (not,
say, bright red). I guess that's about it. Any personal info on the
Simms jackets or competing products would be much appreciated. Thanks.

In addition to your criteria I want a rain jacket to have
pit zips, (I sweat a lot), a hood that is comfortable when
I wear it and rolls out of the way when I want to wear a
rain hat, and most important to me elastic *and* velcro
at the wrists, I cannot stand to have water running up my
arm every time I lift a canoe paddle out of the water.

The best rain jackets I've ever found is Marmot and I highly
recommend them.

http://www.marmot.com/products/subca...loth&subcat=34

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Ken Fortenberry