Rain gear for growing Scouts

[Armymutt]

Looking for ideas on rain gear for my new Scout.  He's currently sub-5 feet, but I anticipate him hitting 6 feet before he's out of Scouts.  In the early 90s, we bought East German ponchos at the British surplus stores and used those almost exclusively.  They worked well for the English and Welsh climates we Scouted in and our parents didn't have to spend money every year or so.  I was thinking of getting him a USGI poncho.  Frogg Toggs are about worthless, so I'd like to stay away from them.  

[skeptic]

A roll of heavy duty trash bags.  

[SSScout]

Rain gear...  "it depends"   on the expectation. In hiking the Camino , I saw many "solutions", from NOTHING (!), to ponchos to school crossing guard yellow rain slickers. I used a poncho, covered my backpack and me, the condensation and splash up on the inside surface was troublesome, but the overall effect was good I thought.. Ventilation.

True story:  Movie production company was doing some work in New England (I think) about ocean fishing, sails and working sailors. The cast was dressed in new  bright yellow slickers. The locals reminded the crew (politely, of course) that since realism was desired, the cast should look the part , and the locals were willing to "loan" them some "experienced " rain gear. The movie crew gave the entire town new rain gear, the town got rid of all their old worn out gear, happy ending.... 

[MattR]

I have a rain jacket that works well with a wide brimmed hat. I have rain pants that I rarely use. If I lived in more rainy climates I'd replace the pants with a rain kilt/skirt and possibly gators. All of which can grow with a teenager.