关于冬季钓鱼防水服装的选择

[wetnose]

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Spending time with Mother Nature is a wonderful thing. But a spring squall, freezing snow, heavy humidity or even an unexpected puddle can turn you into a soggy excuse for an outdoor adventurer.

Gone are the days of sweating and sweltering under rubber rain gear. Your grandpa's stifling yellow slicker has given way to sophisticated outerwear that delivers waterproof breathable protection in all wet conditions. Many of the new microfiber fabrics and laminates allow for a generous air flow, have wind-breaking properties and still shed moisture in a softer, lighter and less bulky package than traditional waterproof gear.

No matter the activity or the weather conditions, Sierra Trading Post has the right gear to keep you dry - and this waterproof gear guide will lead you to it.

Water-Resistant vs. Waterproof

Most outerwear fabrics withstand at least some exposure to water. Water-repellent and water-resistant fabrics provide limited protection from precipitation, but they can't stand up to extended exposure to moisture without becoming saturated. To be categorized as truly waterproof, a fabric must provide a high level of sustained water protection during the harshest conditions. Sierra Trading Post includes "waterproof" in the description of only genuinely waterproof products with waterproof membranes and sealed seams.

In a laboratory setting, the more effectively a fabric resists the entry of moisture under pressure, the higher its waterproof rating will be. Waterproof ratings are measured in two ways, both related to maximum water-pressure resistance:

pounds per square inch (psi)
mm/24 hours
A "mm/24 hours" rating refers to the amount of rainfall a fabric can withstand in a single day. Thus a 10,000 mm waterproof rating means the garment can withstand over 32 feet (10,000 mm) of rainfall in a single day without letting moisture in. For either rating, the higher the number, the more waterproof the item will be. For example, a fabric labeled to resist 5 psi of water pressure without leaking is not as waterproof as a fabric that resists 10 psi of water pressure; a fabric with a waterproof rating of 10,000 mm is more waterproof than a 5,000 mm fabric.

Commonly used water-resistant fabrics withstand between 3 to 5 psi of water pressure, which is fine for a short, light rainfall (which only generates 2 psi of water pressure). Completely waterproof fabrics like Gore-Tex® withstand about 40 psi of water pressure, though. This extremely high rating becomes necessary if you are kneeling on wet ground or carrying a heavy pack, since the added pressure on the fabric significantly increases the permeability to outside moisture.

Tiny pinprick holes in the seams and stitching can compromise a garment's waterproofness, so completely waterproof gear must feature sealed, taped or welded seams that close up these holes so even a small amount of moisture won't be able to penetrate. Also, zippers must be welded or have storm flaps to prevent the entry of water.

How Waterproofing Works
There are two types of waterproof fabrics -- waterproof breathable and waterproof non-breathable. Waterproof, non-breathable fabrics are most commonly used for low-intensity activities in extreme weather conditions. (Examples include ponchos, rain suits and some hunting outerwear.) Waterproof, non-breathable garments offer the ultimate in moisture protection and are less expensive than waterproof breathable outerwear. This outerwear is similar to the old-fashioned rain gear your parents grew up with.

Waterproof breathable fabric (with breathability measured in "g/m²/24 hours") lets moist air pass through the material from the inside out only, making it appropriate for the widest range of activities and weather conditions. Waterproof breathable fabric is used in the construction of a variety of garments from technical parkas for skiing and mountaineering to simpler garments for backpacking and cycling. The higher the breathability rating, the more breathable the fabric.

At the heart of most waterproof breathable fabrics is a membrane that contains millions of microscopic "pores" per square inch. These pores can be up to 20,000 times smaller than a water droplet, but are much larger than water vapor molecules. This pore size allows the membrane to be completely waterproof from the outside while still allowing moisture to escape from the inside, making the garment breathable. Additionally, an oleophobic (oil-resistant) material is integrated into the membrane, preventing the penetration of body oils and other oily substances, like insect repellent, that can break down the membrane over time.

How Waterproof Breathable Fabrics Work

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The waterproof breathable membrane is then laminated to the inside surface of high-performance fabrics like nylon and polyester to create waterproof breathable clothing, boots, gloves and hats.

For absolute waterproofness, outdoor gear, shoes and outerwear are often coated with a durable water repellent (DWR) treatment. DWR finishes cause moisture to bead up and roll off the garment so the surface remains dry enough for perspiration and body heat to pass through from the inside.

POPULAR WATERPROOF BREATHABLE FABRICS
Gore-Tex®
North Face's HyVent®
Marmot's PreCip® and MemBrain®
Helly Hansen's Helly Tech®
Mountain Hardwear's Conduit
Patagonia's H2No®
Columbia Sportswear's Omni-Tech®
Lowe Alpine's Triplepoint®

Examples of Waterproof & Breathability Ratings for Major Manufacturers

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[wetnose]

看起来Gore-Tex PacLite/Pro-Shell 2-Layer/Pro-Shell 3-Layer， Event PreCip Plus和其他产品技术相比，还是有不小的优势的，可惜我只有两双鞋子是Gore-Tex防水，大部分的衣服都是COLUMBIA的OMNI-TECH。

[mayii]

这个灰常有用， 收下了， 呵呵

不过很多衣服都只说是Gore-Tex, 没说是2层还是3层的

[D君]

看起来Gore-Tex PacLite/Pro-Shell 2-Layer/Pro-Shell 3-Layer， Event PreCip Plus和其他产品技术相比，还是有不小的优势的，可惜我只有两双鞋子是Gore-Tex防水，大部分的衣服都是COLUMBIA的OMNI-TECH。

你那omni春秋钓行，严冬估计不成
反正你有冰钓服了

[wetnose]

2层还是3层的技术指标没有什么差别，PacLite防水性能也是一样的，就是透气性稍差一点，不过还是秒杀其它厂家的。

这个灰常有用， 收下了， 呵呵

不过很多衣服都只说是Gore-Tex, 没说是2层还是3层的

[边走边钓]

多谢大师分享，怪不得GOTEX五层水裤那么贵呢，现在明白了，也就坦然了，物有所值。

[wetnose]

别客气，我们钓鱼的人风里来雨里去的，防水保暖很重要，总不能开了两个小时的车，到钓点因为下大雨或天气太冷往回赶吧。俗话说的好，送人玫瑰，手留余香。我也是准备这个帖子的时候才发现GOT-EX和Event的技术领先COLUMBIAOMNI-TECH不只一点点，而是一大截啊，看起来以后要多买有GOT-EX和Event的技术的衣服。

多谢大师分享，怪不得GOT-EX五层水裤那么贵呢，现在明白了，也就坦然了，物有所值。

[Pungo]

那种三层五层的Gore-Tex，是给背包客hiking用的，荒郊野岭，大雨滂沱四五个小时，根本无处遮风避雨，后背的背包和衣服之间的摩擦，也需要更厚的防水材料。就像鱼竿不同规格有不同用途，防水材料也是。

[wetnose]

我们夏天船钓的时候，在湖上大雨滂沱中钓四五个小时的鱼是经常的事，有时候一整天都在下雨，只要不打雷，坚决不撤退的。

那种三层五层的Gore-Tex，是给背包客hiking用的，荒郊野岭，大雨滂沱四五个小时，根本无处遮风避雨，后背的背包和衣服之间的摩擦，也需要更厚的防水材料。就像鱼竿不同规格有不同用途，防水材料也是。

[Pungo]

我们夏天船钓的时候，在湖上大雨滂沱中钓四五个小时的鱼是经常的事，有时候一整天都在下雨，只要不打雷，坚决不撤退的。

那种三层五层的Gore-Tex，是给背包客hiking用的，荒郊野岭，大雨滂沱四五个小时，根本无处遮风避雨，后背的背包和衣服之间的摩擦，也需要更厚的防水材料。就像鱼竿不同规格有不同用途，防水材料也是。

佩服佩服！
那啥，您的鼻子就是这么淋湿了？

[iamfisherman]

以后要“雷打不退”，

头上顶根儿避雷针，继续钓，绝不撤退半步

呵呵

[wetnose]

可不是咋地，司令真幽默啊！

我们夏天船钓的时候，在湖上大雨滂沱中钓四五个小时的鱼是经常的事，有时候一整天都在下雨，只要不打雷，坚决不撤退的。

那种三层五层的Gore-Tex，是给背包客hiking用的，荒郊野岭，大雨滂沱四五个小时，根本无处遮风避雨，后背的背包和衣服之间的摩擦，也需要更厚的防水材料。就像鱼竿不同规格有不同用途，防水材料也是。

佩服佩服！
那啥，您的鼻子就是这么淋湿了？

[killerwhale]

多谢大师分享，怪不得GOTEX五层水裤那么贵呢，现在明白了，也就坦然了，物有所值。

SIMMs 的Gortex 五层水裤性价比不好，我想好了，下次我的便宜水裤（100-300刀的范围）再漏，就穿Gortex的单裤在水裤里，贴身的衣裤不会湿，平时Gortex的单裤还能外穿,岂不两全其美？