Frogg Toggs!

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Camino Chris

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• Feb 9, 2017

• #1

I know the topic of raingear has been discussed 100's of times here...ponchos vs rain coats, and everyone seems to have a personal preference, from expensive brand names like Altus, to the cheapest plastic poncho on the market.

I love Frogg Toggs Ultra lite rain gear!
I'm mentioning them because I have read very little about them on the forum and I would like to "sing their praises" as another option for future pilgrims to consider.

My first introduction was when my son hiked 1000 miles of the Appalachian trail in the spring a few years ago in LOTS of rain and was kept dry in the jacket/rain pants. He also owns their poncho and alternates between using the two styles.

I then purchased my own 2pc set and used them for my two Caminos (Frances and Del Norte/Primitivo) the last two years. I have been extremely satisfied and will be taking them once again this spring and here is why...
1) They are amazingly lightweight
2) They do a great job of being breathable, yet keep you very dry in heavier rains
3) They are very affordable at $20 US from Amazon and a few of the larger retail sporting good stores. So for pilgrims who may be on a tighter budget, Frogg Toggs do the job. Check them out!

 

CaptBuddy

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• Feb 9, 2017

• #2

I agree with you about the usefulness and the value of Frogg Toggs. As a lifelong saltwater fisherman and now a full time fishing guide, I know their value first hand.
As a September-October-November pilgrim, I'll opt for a heavier waterproof jacket. Being from Florida, I am not cold tolerant.

For general Camino/Hiking use, again, I agree they are a great choice.

 

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Camino Chris

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• Feb 9, 2017

• #3

CaptBuddy said:

I agree with you about the usefulness and the value of Frogg Toggs. As a lifelong saltwater fisherman and now a full time fishing guide, I know their value first hand.
As a September-October-November pilgrim, I'll opt for a heavier waterproof jacket. Being from Florida, I am not cold tolerant.

For general Camino/Hiking use, again, I agree they are a great choice.

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I realize they may not be as appropriate for very cold weather by themselves. I am a woman 5'4", 130 lbs. but did not like the female options available for Frogg Toggs. (I'd ordered an attractive looking style for women, but returned it cuz too bulky and not lightweight.) I then ordered the men's small and it is roomy enough to use any or all of my Camino layers underneath if needed, so it has still kept me warm enough...and dry of course!

 

MileHighPair

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• Feb 9, 2017

• #4

Ditto. Taking the same set of Frogg Toggs back again this year. Very lightweight.

 

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Mark Lee

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• Feb 10, 2017

• #5

The Camino requires no need for expensive, rugged gear and those Frogg Toggs would work just fine. I have a friend of mine that swears by them.
Another great thing is that if by some chance you walk a totally dry Camino (I have done so twice....yup, over 30 days each time, zero rain from SJPdP to SDC) you can ditch the Frogg Toggs and leave them on a trusty donativo table. Heck, they only twenty bucks.
I have actually found it mildly therapeutic to leave stuff for others on the donativo. ha ha

 

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Camino Chris

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• Feb 10, 2017

• #6

Mark Lee said:

The Camino requires no need for expensive, rugged gear and those Frogg Toggs would work just fine. I have a friend of mine that swears by them.
Another great thing is that if by some chance you walk a totally dry Camino (I have done so twice....yup, over 30 days each time, zero rain from SJPdP to SDC) you can ditch the Frogg Toggs and leave them on a trusty donativo table. Heck, they only twenty bucks.
I have actually found it mildly therapeutic to leave stuff for others on the donativo. ha ha

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Hi Mark, I've read many of your detailed comments over the past few months and I really appreciate all the solid advise you share with others.

Very generous of you to leave unused items behind for others and I have, too. However, since my Frogg Toggs are so lightweight, I'll probably just keep them in my pack, cuz I know I'll be daydreaming of a 4th Camino within a few months of returning home!

 

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Mark Lee

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• Feb 10, 2017

• #7

Camino Chris said:

Hi Mark, I've read many of your detailed comments over the past few months and I really appreciate all the solid advise you share with others.

Very generous of you to leave unused items behind for others and I have, too. However, since my Frogg Toggs are so lightweight, I'll probably just keep them in my pack, cuz I know I'll be daydreaming of a 4th Camino within a few months of returning home!

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Don't get me wrong, I don't advocate donating everything. It's just at the end of the Camino, or the last week or so I just get in a jettisoning mood, ha ha. A couple of things I wished I hadn't. I thought later on, "why the hell did I donate that? I need it".

 

J F Gregory

Camino Frances , Camino Primavito 2024

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Frances 2016, Portuguese 2021, Frances and Prima

• Feb 10, 2017

• #8

I have ben using Frogg Toggs for 15 years to wear over my leathers while riding my motorcycle. I never found a better rain suite.

 

MikeShaw

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This year (May 2017)

• Feb 13, 2017

• #9

Thanks, all. I'll try on a pair of Froggs Toggs this week, and see how they feel. From the sound of it, it seems like a great idea.

 

MikeShaw

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This year (May 2017)

• Feb 14, 2017

• #10

Thanks again. I posted this question in another thread: Do I even need the Frogg Toggs pants that comes in the set? So what if I'm wearing shorts and my legs get wet. Is that a mistaken assumption?

 

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Camino Chris

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• Feb 14, 2017

• #11

MikeShaw said:

Thanks again. I posted this question in another thread: Do I even need the Frogg Toggs pants that comes in the set? So what if I'm wearing shorts and my legs get wet. Is that a mistaken assumption?

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Hi Mike, If the weather is not super cold, and if you are comfortable with wet legs, no problem. My son walked in lots of cold rain on a 1000 mile stretch of the AT. He never wore the pants that came with the Frogg Togg jacket and had no regrets. He hiked in shorts the whole way.

 

MikeShaw

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This year (May 2017)

• Feb 16, 2017

• #12

Camino Chris said:

Hi Mike, If the weather is not super cold, and if you are comfortable with wet legs, no problem. My son walked in lots of cold rain on a 1000 mile stretch of the AT. He never wore the pants that came with the Frogg Togg jacket and had no regrets. He hiked in shorts the whole way.

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Thank you, Chris. My walk is for 2 weeks from May 23th 2017 from SJPP. If I were doing a longer Camino, and it was colder, and into Galicia, I might bring rain pants. Thanks for your comment. It helps.

 

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gerardcarey

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• Feb 16, 2017

• #13

MikeShaw said:

Thanks again. I posted this question in another thread: Do I even need the Frogg Toggs pants that comes in the set? So what if I'm wearing shorts and my legs get wet. Is that a mistaken assumption?

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I need them. The water runs down my legs, then my socks wick it inside my footware. I hate wet feet.
If I was caminoing in the dryer months I would reconsider.
Regards
Gerard

 

Kanga

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• Feb 16, 2017

• #14

I'd love to try them but when I searched to buy here they were about $70 per top and bottom!

 

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gerardcarey

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• Feb 16, 2017

• #15

Kanga said:

I'd love to try them but when I searched to buy here they were about $70 per top and bottom!

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CQ8FLKC/?tag=casaivar02-20
Hi Kanga
If you google Frogg Toggs and find the actual manufacturer you can view the complete and extensive range, and buy from there also.

Regards
Gerard

 

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Camino Chris

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• Feb 16, 2017

• #16

Kanga said:

I'd love to try them but when I searched to buy here they were about $70 per top and bottom!

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Wow, sounds like you Aussies have it rough when it comes to purchasing gear. Probably you have some good options and prices in your own country. Sorry about the hype on gear ideas that may not be available to you.

 

camino07

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• Feb 18, 2017

• #17

Kanga said:

I'd love to try them but when I searched to buy here they were about $70 per top and bottom!

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I remember a couple of years ago seeing Frog Toggs in Big W. Not sure if they still sell them.

 

trecile

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• Feb 18, 2017

• #18

Camino Chris said:

Wow, sounds like you Aussies have it rough when it comes to purchasing gear. Probably you have some good options and prices in your own country. Sorry about the hype on gear ideas that may not be available to you.

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They've got the Aarn backpacks.

 

Kanga

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• Feb 18, 2017

• #19

Yes! As you know I'm in love with my Aarn. Well, except for what it looks like but looks are not my strong point either.
I like to be able to put my rain gear on and off without stoping to take off my backpack, so the Frogg Toggs would not be my first choice, but I'm going with a couple of other people who may need gear, hence the question. Just wondering.

 

Nomi

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• Mar 13, 2017

• #20

MileHighPair said:

Ditto. Taking the same set of Frogg Toggs back again this year. Very lightweight.

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Thank you for sharing your blog spot. Keep updating us on you great Camino...

 

MikeShaw

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This year (May 2017)

• Mar 13, 2017

• #21

MikeShaw said:

Thanks, all. I'll try on a pair of Froggs Toggs this week, and see how they feel. From the sound of it, it seems like a great idea.

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UPDATE TO MY OWN POST... I walked in the pouring rain in shorts and just a poncho and my socks and shoes got wet (inside the shoes). So I bought the Frog Toggs. They seem really good. Waiting for the next big downpour here in Richmond, VA.

 

Sue Kranz

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• May 3, 2017

• #22

Kanga said:

I'd love to try them but when I searched to buy here they were about $70 per top and bottom!

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I bought mine on ebay...$39 for the set.