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There are few things less predictable than an outdoor jobsite. In some places, the weather can change quickly, and it’s good to have gear for all kinds of situations. As the sky gets dark and the rain starts coming down, you’re probably going to want to wear something highly visible that repels water and keeps you warm. When it comes to waterproof, water resistant, and high visibility clothing, there are a lot of options available. How do you know which ones are right for your work? W …

Whatever your take on Global Warming, we're pretty sure the rain is still going to fall. Snow even. Let's face it, the end of the world might take a while. If you've been hoping global events would make buying new rain and cold weather gear for your workers unnecessary, you might want to reconsider. Fast. If you're already experiencing wet weather, you probably don't live in California. You also probably already know if the gear from last year is still holding up. If you picked up …

Most outdoor jobs out there, with the possible exception of painting, are going to happen this winter, rain or shine. We saw these guys down the street tearing down some old buildings and thought they looked pretty well equipped. If you're working on a site with heavy equipment, trucks, and other vehicles this winter you need to have highly visible clothing that is also waterproof. Two Tone Jacket is a good example of comfortable, functional clothing that fits the bill. Whether your site …

It is raining across the majority of the contiguous United States. That means in almost every state in this great nation men and women are hunting around their office, storerooms, sheds, and behind the back seats of their trucks to find their rain gear. And guess what? It's just going to get colder. It's time to figure out your weather and warmth gear for the coming seasons. Don't wait for the first really cold snap to order the things that you darn well know you are going to need in th …

The same thing happens every season. The first rainy day of the year we receive hundreds of orders for rain gear. We have walk-ins who stand dripping at the counter while our warehouse guys find right sizes for them. It's like a holiday. Unless you are the foreman or the employer, and then it's just wasted, unproductive, money-losing time. We all know it's going to rain again this year. The problem is, none of us wants the good weather to go away. Ordering rain gear while it's sunny out …

Rain gear is essential, but it can be a pain. It tears, is hard to put on, or just plain doesn’t work. I remember one awful fishing trip when my rain gear froze stiff as a board! Another time, I put my boot right through the pant leg! Rain or wet conditions are a necessary evil of a lot of jobs, but poor quality rain gear no longer has to be a part of the problem. The way to tell good rain gear from the stuff that’s comparable to a trash bag is by getting into the nitty gritty of featur …