Head to head
The brands buyers most often choose between, compared on what can be checked: the waterproof, temperature and UPF ratings each maker publishes and the standard behind them, EPA registration, recall records and the maker's own specs. We research these products; we have not tested them.
Buy Frogg Toggs if you move while it rains: its breathable suits and the 8,000 mm Stormwatch jacket and pant are made for hiking and fishing.
Buy the Marmot PreCip Eco if you hike uphill in the rain: it has pit zips, adjustable hook-and-loop cuffs, a hood that rolls into the collar and 100% taped seams.
Buy ORORO if you want the brand that states a UL-certified battery, 800+ charge cycles and a 50-wash rating on its men's vest.
Buy Costa if you want the published numbers: Costa's lens guide gives light transmission for its lens colors, and it sells 580 glass and polycarbonate through Amazon.com.
Buy HUK if you want mesh venting for heat: the Pursuit Vented has mesh sides and the Icon a full mesh back panel, both UPF 50+.
Buy Bug Bite Thing if young children are the ones getting bitten: it has no ingredient and no heat, and the maker sets no minimum age beyond adult supervision.
Both brands sell 20% picaridin rated for 12 hours against mosquitoes and ticks, so for skin repellent pick by bottle: Sawyer for a lotion as well as a spray, shipped by Amazon.com, Ranger Ready for a TSA-size spray it rates for kids 1 and up.
Buy Nikwax if you want to skip the dryer: its TX.Direct and Tech Wash need no heat and its spray goes on a wet jacket.