sitka clothes

[jackelope]

I haven't gotten the new Sitka rain gear yet...still rolling with the Nimbus. Love it but I wish it was a little more breathable. I don't think you can go wrong, as long as whichever model you choose fits the application.

[xXLojackXx]

I'd check out the Kuiu Chugach NX rain gear. Totally waterproof and way more breathable than any Sotka rain jacket I've ever worn. I switched ALL of my gear to Kuiu this year. The Tiburon pants put the Sitka Ascent pants to shame in hot weather as well  I am in no way connected or affiliated with Kuiu, either.

[7mag.]

I don't mind savin up and buying the good good stuff as long as its worth the money that's why I'm doin my research now..I don't want to spend 5-800 on rain gear and not like it


Thanks for all that info Mikey 

7mag what was the difference in the 2 brands that you liked/disliked

They are both good products, but comparing similar models, the Kuiu fits a little better, and seems to be a little better quality. The Sitka rain gear is made with Gortex, which doesn't breathe at all. The Kuiu rain gear breathes very well, and is more durable. Kuiu is usually cheaper too.

[Harbor_hunter]

In my opinion, for the nasty weather and brush we hunt in around here, you can't go wrong with Filson tin clothing.  I wear tin pants and my Russell apx rain gear coat in bad weather and that combo works great.  Yeah the tin maybe heavy, require some maintenance and the wax does smell, but they are tough and flat out deep you dry. My coat works fine too for being a lightweight rain jacket. A full tin get up is a little heavy, but I would consider the pants. I like my tin pant/lightweight jacket combo.  I am just leery of how that expensive clothing would hold up beating the brush...I hope it would hold up for the price!

[deerhunter_98520]

I've thought about that....I've went through a few pairs of the cabelas stuff putting holes in the pants

[Jacque]

I just ordered a First Lite North Branch Softshell set of pants and will post a review when they arrive.

[muleyslayer#1]

I have the 90% series and the Cloudburst series as well. I love them both. I wore my 90% during this years turkey hunt and it was super hot but the 90% kept me cool and was breathable. My cloudburst fits and is extremely comfortable. I wore my Cloudburst during the last massive rain storm and i stayed super dry and warm. I also wore it on a hot day and kept cool as well comfortable.

[JBar]

I have the 90% series and the Cloudburst series as well. I love them both. I wore my 90% during this years turkey hunt and it was super hot but the 90% kept me cool and was breathable. My cloudburst fits and is extremely comfortable. I wore my Cloudburst during the last massive rain storm and i stayed super dry and warm. I also wore it on a hot day and kept cool as well comfortable.

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Ignore muleyslayer and buy Kuiu

Seriously I have had some Sitka gear and it's performed well but you get more bang for your buck with Kuiu.

[Elkohol]

My sitka gear came today and so far I'm happy with mine. The cloudburst jacket has a great fit and finish. I would say the noise is comparable to most rain gear out there. The pants are comfortable except they are a little baggy in the knee but I don't think that will bug me to much. Now wait till a rainy day to take them on a hike

[yajsab]

I would suggest Kryptek Koldo (on sale) from Cabelas or go with Core4element Torrent ($280/set on sale right now).

[acnewman55]

I love my Sitka Dewpoint Jacket