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Originally Posted by Ricochet
Get a poncho in dark green. Ponchos are light weight, roll up into a small pocket or pouch and can also protect your gun from the rain. It's easy to reach underneath and grab a magazine. A very cheap alternative is the $5 ones from Canadian Tire, which you can get clear and therefore will show your CadPat. I personally recommend a product like the OPSEC or similar. If you're looking for something to go under your kit, then a light, tactical rain jacket is best. You'll likely have to settle for solid green as CadPat isn't used a lot impractical gear other than issued gear and crappy replicas.
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These saturate after sustained rainfall and don't do anything but lay on you and keep you wet. They work somewhat, but only to a point.
Ultimately having several rain layer options is the best thing. Having Goretex, having a soft shell, having a poncho, and keeping them rolled up in a small pack.