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  1. temmie

    Poncho vs. Rain Jacket and Pants

    My take is that wind + rain is the time to shelter or use that time walking to the next place (without birding). If there is rain without wind, an umbrella will do. If there is rain + wind, time to fold the umbrella, make sure the rain jacket is on or the shelter is nearby.
  2. temmie

    Poncho vs. Rain Jacket and Pants

    I truly wonder what is out there to see walking in windy rainy circumstances?
  3. temmie

    Poncho vs. Rain Jacket and Pants

    Ofcourse you have those events when you are committed to wait out the rain far away from shelter. Contrary to my reaction above, even I do those kind of of crazy things...! I consider a (large enough to cover your back!) umbrella as quintessential for birding when you face a full day of rain...
  4. temmie

    Poncho vs. Rain Jacket and Pants

    When it pours water in the rainforest, you usually see zero birds. So the best recommendation I can give, is: 1. Plan your birding trip in the dry season; 2. If that doesn't work, don't pretend to be a commando / warrior that has to go out in the pooring rain and kill the Predator deep in the...
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