Anonymous
Post 10/02/2012 17:25     Subject: Re:Affordable raincoats for elementary-school age?
I have picked up a bunch from posting on our community listserve.
I have also purchased on ebay. Tip for this is to look off season. Looking for a new rain jacket in Dec is uncommon on the East Coast.

For rainboots - LandsEnd and online sales. I have picked up a pair of Bogs from REI outlet for less than $20. These will be handed down to 3 kids which makes them worth every penny. (My 2 sons and a nephew - at least)


Anonymous
Post 10/02/2012 17:13     Subject: Affordable raincoats for elementary-school age?
Consignment stores.
Anonymous
Post 10/02/2012 16:53     Subject: Affordable raincoats for elementary-school age?
Anonymous wrote:The cheapest way is getting a rain poncho from REI:
http://www.rei.com/product/812595/coghlans-poncho-kids

$3.50 and the go right over top of whatever else you normally wear.


Good idea!
Anonymous
Post 10/02/2012 14:42     Subject: Affordable raincoats for elementary-school age?
Anonymous wrote:Who gives a crap if the school "discourages" umbrellas?


Those who value their children's eyes.
Anonymous
Post 10/02/2012 14:33     Subject: Affordable raincoats for elementary-school age?
Who gives a crap if the school "discourages" umbrellas?
Anonymous
Post 10/02/2012 14:16     Subject: Affordable raincoats for elementary-school age?
The cheapest way is getting a rain poncho from REI:
http://www.rei.com/product/812595/coghlans-poncho-kids

$3.50 and the go right over top of whatever else you normally wear.
Anonymous
Post 10/02/2012 14:13     Subject: Affordable raincoats for elementary-school age?
I got Kamik rubber boots (sp?) on Amazon for $20 (sign up for their shoe emails and get 20% off).

Raincoat = $15 from Gap on sale.

But I agree that the rain gear is totally overpriced. Drove me nuts.
Anonymous
Post 10/02/2012 14:09     Subject: Affordable raincoats for elementary-school age?
We have never been disappointed in Lands End rainwear, and they have occasional good sales.
Anonymous
Post 10/02/2012 14:08     Subject: Affordable raincoats for elementary-school age?
Costco has some for 16 or 17 bucks. Not sure if they are still there. Carters has some in the 30-40 range.
Anonymous
Post 10/02/2012 14:02     Subject: Affordable raincoats for elementary-school age?
School discourages umbrellas. Today the kids got soaked. Where do you find nice raincoats/slickers (and boots?)?

Thanks!