WATERPROOF GEAR

[HICOUNTRY]

LOOKING FOR SOME NEW WATERPROOF LATE SEASON GEAR?  WHAT YOU GUYS THINK? I HAVE SOME NOW, BUT JUST WONT BREATH?

[high country]

I love the windstopper fleece for the late season. It is not "waterproof" but it breathes so well, any moisture that gets through is gone in a few minutes. It's warm, and there will never be anything more quiet.

[Swatson]

Kryptek!

[Labs07]

Goretex with a liner will work well.

[kenzmad]

I just wore my new Kryptec out in the downpours over Thanksgiving down in the Coweeman. I havent seen rain and wind like that in a long time. I was bone dry after spending all day in that stuff. buddy wore his cabelas stuff (mt050) and was dry as well but his gear was really heavy after it got wet.

[sirmissalot]

I'm a fan of anything gortex. My Sitka downpour stuff is good but probably not worth the money considering there is other brands out there that are less expensive and actually have pockets in the pants.

I'm sure some will get on and preach about their rivers west but it is absolutely the worst stuff imaginable if you will be doing any walking whatsoever. I'd rather wear rubber grundens.

[cohoho]

I'm sure some will get on and preach about their rivers west but it is absolutely the worst stuff imaginable if you will be doing any walking whatsoever. I'd rather wear rubber grundens.

Exactly, gets extremely heavy when wet and you might as well wear a full rubber suit as if you are moving as you will be soaked....

I like Helly Hansen Impertech, yes, it is a rubber garment, but it will keep you dry period in worst of condition and still is lighter than the normal fishing/crabbing type rain gear..  I am not a fan of Gortex stuff either as it will eventually fail... 

[kglacken]

In my opinion, the only rain gear that is truly waterPROOF, is the rubber gear. I have tried a lot of brands and there always seems to be moisture let in. (No not just condensation from sweat). However, I have not tried Kryptek, so maybe that will be my next try! 

[deerhunter_98520]

Ive been using rain suede and its been alright....if you wear jeans under it the water soaks up the pant legs and the same with a sweatshirt....also the coat isnt long enough to sit down with...it pulls up and your back gets get.....also its not that strong....i ripped a pair hiking through clear cuts the last 2 years..time for some new stuff also

[jackmaster]

i myself love rivers west, if done right you dont over heat, it took me some time to figure it out but now that i have i never leave home without it, what i cant stand is the price.....ouch......their price is crazy, is there good quit somewhat rain proof and warm at a desent price that a guy could buy for his kid?

[deerhunter_98520]

i myself love rivers west, if done right you dont over heat, it took me some time to figure it out but now that i have i never leave home without it, what i cant stand is the price.....ouch......their price is crazy, is there good quit somewhat rain proof and warm at a desent price that a guy could buy for his kid?

I got my 9yr old set up with mad dog gear from cabelas for around $100-120 and for the hunting i do with him he hasnt complained about getting wet

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

I'm sure some will get on and preach about their rivers west but it is absolutely the worst stuff imaginable if you will be doing any walking whatsoever. I'd rather wear rubber grundens.

Exactly, gets extremely heavy when wet and you might as well wear a full rubber suit as if you are moving as you will be soaked....

I like Helly Hansen Impertech, yes, it is a rubber garment, but it will keep you dry period in worst of condition and still is lighter than the normal fishing/crabbing type rain gear..  I am not a fan of Gortex stuff either as it will eventually fail...

What do you mean if you move you will get wet?  I was thinking of picking up some for Christmas and hasn't heard anything bad yet.  Can you gimme some more info?

[L8NITE]

Rivers west doesnt breath...if you are walking alot you will be just as wet on the inside! Its great for stand hunting. I have two sets lightweight and heavy weight would never buy again  I just switched to the MTO50 so far so good havent gotten wet at all I prefer the bibs over pants so nothing goes down your back.

[high country]

I used the mad dog for years with good luck. I have some near new rivers west that is 5 years old.....if that answers the rivers west question.

[Alchase]

Rivers west doesnt breath...if you are walking alot you will be just as wet on the inside! Its great for stand hunting. I have two sets lightweight and heavy weight would never buy again  I just switched to the MTO50 so far so good havent gotten wet at all I prefer the bibs over pants so nothing goes down your back.

 

I bought two sets of Rivers West gear, for my son and myself.
Without a doubt the worst money I have ever spent on rain/hunting gear.