long rain jackets?

Oops didn't finish reading your post before responding.

I have a couple of Packas and they come down to my crotch in front (and significantly further down in back). Here are some hasty photos:

Front:

Rear:

Eddie at The Packa can work with you to make a custom Packa as well. He’s currently finishing one for me in WPB Cuben with some custom modifications.

Search under parka or anorak
(not the same thing but the terms are often used interchangeably)

It would be nice to find something in the 14oz-ish range made from goretex or event. My searches haven't turned up anything yet. Maybe lukes ultralight could do something like that?

duhhh…

I make my own that way and wonder why no commercial jackets are like that

In other parts of the world they have longer jackets

If you look at historical pictures of cowboys or trappers out west or civil war they usually have longer coats. Or look at Russians vs Germans in WWII.

I like to cover my pants pockets well

If it's too long, then it inhibits your legs going back and forth

If you want a low spec'd weight then you can make it shorter

Sorry, thread drift…

Justin, check out the Sierra Designs Elite Cagoule featured in the new Backpacker Gear Guide…6.5 oz, $129. It's said to afford excellent ventilation; check it out!

Zpacks makes a long version of their Challenger rain jacket.

LL Bean:

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/63187?page=stowaway-coat-with-gore-tex

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/68420?feat=68165-pprrright (2.5 layer)

Don't know the weights and inquiring minds want to know if either has pit zips.

I too would like to check out that new Sierra Designs cagoule.

Here is a cagoule pattern that The Rain Shed has had around for more than a few years:
http://www.therainshed.com/patternpages/RSpatternPages_/RS280cagoule.htm

Pattern #280

I just had Lou at foxwear make me one of of light weight Neoshell.

He was great to work with and only cost $150 + shipping.

It's on its way to me now. Will post pics when it arrives.

You can order the zpacks challenger rain jacket in an extra long.

Haglofs L.I.M Parka and Montane Minimus Grand Tour spring to mind

Just about every mainstream manufacturer of rain shells makes a "trench coat" version for women. Varying lengths from mid-thigh to knee. Buy from a retailer with a good returns policy to make sure the concept will actually work for you.

I tried a long coat for a while but found I prefer the versatility of a short jacket plus rain skirt/kilt.

"Zpacks makes a long version of their Challenger rain jacket."

my zpacks challenger rain suit was probably my favorite/best purchase of 2014, totally worth the money if you can swing it!