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Enigma · Joined: 20 Mar 2008

I'm looking for a light rain jacket I can wear in the spring/summer/fall for hiking. I just want something small I can keep in my backpack when I'm hiking that I can throw on if it starts to pour. I already have a good winter rain jacket, but it's too bulky and hot for the summer.
I live in a small town, and when I've gone into some of the hiking stores here, the prices I see seem ridiculous. The only department store we have is E-Mart, so I'll take a look there, but I'd appreciate any suggestions of where I could find one. I don't want to buy one on the net because I'd rather try it on first.
Does Costco carry any? If so, maybe I'll wait until the next time I head into the city. I don't care what brand it is, as long as it's a decent, light jacket that ideally is less than 100,000 won.

Thanks for any suggestions

Zackback · Joined: 05 Nov 2010 Location: Kyungbuk

Go to HomePlus for better varieties and cheaper prices.

soomin · Joined: 18 Jun 2009 Location: Daegu

If you want really good quality, you can find tons of hiking stores (that often have sales) like North Face, Kolon Sports, Black Yak, etc~ If they have a sale, you can get really nice things for cheap... if not, I agree... go to Emart/HomePlus or go to a department store. There are lots of "cheap department stores" and also department stores will often have outside vendors or mosh-pit vendors (first floor and basement) that sell brand-name (but last season, *gasp shock*) really cheap ^.^

gava01 · Joined: 06 Oct 2009

Unless it's gore-tex it will only stay dry for 45 mins.

A 3,000 won plastic poncho will work great and cover your bag.

12ax7 · Joined: 07 Nov 2009

You might want to check the online hiking/outdoor retailers in the US. They are having sales right now. I doubt you'll get a decent soft shell for that price shipped to Korea, but whatever you buy will outlast the cheaper gear by years.

Enigma · Joined: 20 Mar 2008

Okay, thanks for all the replies. I checked our 1 department store in town (E-Mart), but they've got a tiny selection. I'll take a look online at some of the American shops and if I don't find anything there, I'll stop in at a HomePlus next time I'm in a bigger city.