Andrea Malik slogs through a wide beaver marsh in camouflage rain gear and rubber boots.

NPR: Waging a One-Woman War Against Black Flies

The major equipment manufacturers like Nike and Adidas also offer functional rain gear.

FORBES: Rain Gear For The Golfer

Rain gear and warm clothing are also recommended, since temperatures at night can drop near freezing and rain is always a possibility.

BBC: Climbing to the top of the Philippines

Last Christmas season I went to L.L. Bean to order some rain gear and repeatedly watched my computer curl up like a constipated dog every time I clicked on the order button.

FORBES: E-Commerce Stinks

If your golfer plays in foul weather, they need good rain gear, yet it is something few golfers spring for - many try to make due with rain gear that is not designed for sports or swinging, or simply with layers that are not waterproof.

FORBES: Rain Gear For The Golfer

Rain Gear: I have extensively tested rains suits from various manufacturers, mostly in the harsh elements of Scotland and Ireland, and my general advice is that any of the major brands, including Sunderland, Sun Ice, Adidas, Nike, etc. will keep you pretty dry in normal rain conditions.

FORBES: Best Gear for the Traveling Golfer

According to the Darrell Survey of Tour gear, it is the number one choice for club rain protection on the PGA Tour - and the LPGA Tour - and the Champions (Senior) Tour.

FORBES: The Best Rain Gear You Can Buy