Best Raincoat for Travel
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Best Raincoat for Travel
I saw someone wearing a raincoat recently that I thought would be perfect for travel. It was black, lightweight, long length, had a hood, and was made of a crinkly material so wrinkles/folding didn't really matter. I can't remember how it fastened up the front, but it was just really easy to throw on over clothes and it was not very fitted. She said it was a gift so she did not know where it came from.
Anyone have a favorite raincoat (or one like this) that you could suggest? I want one to stash in my car and/or suitcase -- I am tired of letting rainy days ruin my fun.
Anyone have a favorite raincoat (or one like this) that you could suggest? I want one to stash in my car and/or suitcase -- I am tired of letting rainy days ruin my fun.
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thank you for the suggestion. They only have one longer length lightweight coast on their website, but it's still not what I am looking for. I want something VERY light, unlined, that I can just throw on. Not looking for warmth necessarily, more for the convenience of something I can ball up/fold up in my purse or travel backpack in case I get caught in the rain. Any more suggestions anyone?
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For me, I love those dorky little $1 rain ponchos.
Because they're poncho style, they will go over my purse and/or camera bag to keep them dry also. They have a hood. If you get the clear ones, they go with everything and people can still see your "great style" through it.
They also work very well in outdoor settings. I used one at a music festival. Put it on over me and the beach chair and I never got a wet seat. Add a small umbrella and you're set to go.
Because they're poncho style, they will go over my purse and/or camera bag to keep them dry also. They have a hood. If you get the clear ones, they go with everything and people can still see your "great style" through it.
They also work very well in outdoor settings. I used one at a music festival. Put it on over me and the beach chair and I never got a wet seat. Add a small umbrella and you're set to go.
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here is the one I have. I have it in a short length and a long length. it folds into the pocketbook and/or you can use the pocketbook as a bag if it is pouring out or I have used the bag to carry shoes in if I am changing from boots when I get to where I am going ! - it is the mycra pak, it doesn't wrinkle - I use it at home as well as when I travel if I need something dressier than a rainjacket.
littlehousefashions.com/mypacdobrlos.html
they are not inexpensive, but I have had mine for over 4 years and love it.
I bought it at a local store, but this link shows it online.
littlehousefashions.com/mypacdobrlos.html
they are not inexpensive, but I have had mine for over 4 years and love it.
I bought it at a local store, but this link shows it online.
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Totes... that's the one I have, too. Got it at an outlet store.
It is a long black traditional raincoat that has a tie belt and folds into a pouch about 1/2 the size of one of those old airline pillows. It is really small and does not weigh much.
It is a long black traditional raincoat that has a tie belt and folds into a pouch about 1/2 the size of one of those old airline pillows. It is really small and does not weigh much.
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Here's a great site for travel gear: http://www.goinginstyle.com/gis/index.asp
EXPENSIVE, but good quality.
EXPENSIVE, but good quality.
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