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Your wet or your not…
Some times you have no choice of wearing rain gear,
my rigs get wet, they are on the outside of my rain gear if I wear it and that isnt to often. we dry out.
Pretty much agree… if it is raining just resign yourself to being soaked and bring a change of clothes - unless it is cold weather.
Then the next best realistic option is a lightweight waterproof jacket and a warbelt style setup over it.
What am I doing? At work, play, or training? Sometimes, you just suck it up and get wet.
I’ve got Goretex and Froggtoggs rainsuits when I know I’m going to get wet. Various sources. I know which to wear and how they fit with duty, war, and CCW belts. Same for snow/blizzard gear.
if i’m shooting in the rain, everything goes over the rain gear. no different than wearing it over BDUs, if you go with less bulky stuff like goretex LT.
Poncho 
Beyond that, a boonie (or OR sombrero) and standard waterproof/breathable shell under the chest rig and an acknowledgement that the gear on the rig is just gonna get wet.
I personally try to keep my core from getting wet as much as possible. It’s just a backpacking habit and I try to maintain that. (and I am happier on the drive home).
Luckily, rain is not much of an issue in these parts.
Wear your rain gear underneath your rig. If that isn’t an option/no time to put it on, looks like you’re getting wet. Extra ammo or staying dry? Not even a choice really…
Never worried about being wet, being warm on the other hand is another matter.
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My Plt Sgt always said “If it ain’t raining, we ain’t training”. Wear gortex top and bottoms over our cammies and put our flaks over it. When you get down time clean and clp all your mags and metal stuff.
frogtogs is great stuff. does it leak through where straps press on it though?
No, they’ve been GTG. Often found at Cabelas on the clearance rack too. Last set I bought was $25.00.
Fishy,
If you have just a pistol on your belt, you don’t have to run it over your rain gear if that is what you are thinking. Full kit, web gear, etc is best worn over the rain gear to allow you quick access.
A pistol and mag pouch on a belt is a different situation if you can keep your coat open. Treat it like a concealed carry. It really depends on how bad the weather is.
Living in Oregon I’ve been thru alot of top notch rain gear. I find myself going back to the military poncho. Lots of room, breaths well add a liner or a wool blanket and you can sustain 30 degree weather nicely. It breaks up your human form and blends in well in a rural setting.
If its wet and cold, a couple of hand warmers will make it down right toasty, add a small wedge of sleeping matt" Insulation" to sit on and you well be comfortable for extended periods of time if needed.
Dirk
I have a question about the use of the military poncho with the liner. Is the liner more for when you’re using the poncho as a sleeping bag? Whats the intended use or design? Theres no hole for you to slip it over your head. I looked in some handbooks but I cant really find much on this.
Most people don’t use the poncho liner with a poncho. Yes, that is what is originally was designed for, but it evolved into a “stand alone” blanket. Ponchos are rarely used as rain gear, but rather as shelters or Bashas as the Brits call them.
A good bivi sack and a poncho liner works very well.
Depending what you are doing, you may not be able to afford to get wet. You can say I will suck it up, speaking from experience, that doesn’t last for long.
Remember, you are not always running about generating body heat. Even on what you consider a warm day, you will get chilled fast when wet and be worthless in short order.
Dependant on what you are doing will dictate how to dress, gear set up, etc. As mentioned the gear may be over the gear or if not critical, underneath but accessible as in concealed options, etc. My method is if I need it right away, on top. If it isn’t needed and it needs protecting from elements, it can be covered.
Going on a range and tuffing it out for an hour or two then getting into a building or heated vehicle isn’t a true test of clothing. Take your stuff out when it’s the worst and try it out in different configurations to see how it all works. Guys who have stomped about in the field hunting who or whatever have learned alot in this regard.
For those tuff guys-go out on a 80 degree day, get soaked and lay with your rifle and see how long you last;)