Longer length rain shell?

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I searched and found a couple threads on rain gear with some great choices across all price points the problem for me is coverage. I’m needing a lightweight, waterproof, hooded, non insulated, breathable coat/parka length (at least to mid thigh, prefer knee length) shell (hard or soft) in an earth tone. This is for normal use during the rainy season here in Houston, Tx to keep me dry trekking in from the parking lot to and from work (office) or when out and about. I’d love to say price isn’t a consideration but it is so skip the Veilance stuff. So far the LL Bean Stowaway Coat, and Patagonia Torrentshell Parka seem like they’d work. But I’m interested to see if there’s anything out there that I may have missed.

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I use a customized Backpackers Poncho. It is designed to go over a pack and knee length.

I was working in SE Asia in the jungle and on boats alot during storms and the Goretex jackets made me sweat more than the storm not to mention all my gear was then wet, so I got a Nylon treated Backpackers Poncho which worked great good coverage, breathable (as it is a poncho;)), but in high wind it went out of control, so I had my sewing master put a center strap with buckle between legs (few inches under crotch:p) and then side buckles at knee height and it now moves with me. I can access gear under it easily.

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I ordered one of these from Eddie Bauer for $49.99 ($63ish all inclusive).

Seems like it’s what I’m looking for. I wish the trench version wasn’t 3x as expensive…

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I have abused the everloving hell out of some Patagonia waterproof pants for the last 7 years and they’re still going strong.
I’ve also had a Helly Hanson package rain jacket for 12 years that is finally starting to wear out.
I buy my wife the L.L. Bean stuff because she just uses it to go to work/grocery store in and it works well for her.

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I have got a pair of the Patagucci Pac-Lite pants that are excellent. They are definitely not hard use pants. I have a set of Arcy Bibs for that and another set of ? pants from a hunting ? company that are heavy duty, but Heavy, heavy.