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Best rain gear for Western WA Elk and Deer
davk:
--- Quote from: Eric M on December 11, 2016, 10:32:29 PM ---
--- Quote from: davk on December 11, 2016, 10:28:50 PM ---I'm considering switching to the cheaper Gander Mountain stuff that I have for day hunts. I used it for a week this year since everything else I have started leaking due to a few too many trips through thorns. Fleece outer is dead quite, and I dont destroy my high end stuff that I rely on in the backcountry.
With that said Ill probably be replacing my old leaking rain gear with First Lite. I own a few of their other pieces and really like them. Have heard good things about the rain gear.
--- Quote from: Eric M on December 11, 2016, 10:10:16 PM ---They make some noise, but if it's raining hard enough to wear rain gear it probably doesn't matter.
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I dont really agree with that ... in a few ways. Your going to get wet in a prolonged light rain. Its also frequently on/off rain all day. So your either going to be making noise or constantly changing in and out of rain gear every 15-30 minutes. Yes if its raining hard it usually doesn't matter but that's usually not the case.
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I see what you're saying. When it's a light rain like you are saying I have a heavy wool shirt thing my wife made me. It gets heavy though. I guess it depends on what kind of hunting you are doing too.
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Yeah that's very true. I do a lot of backpack hunting and dawn to dusk day hunts a good distance from the vehicle so I like to keep my layers as dry as possible.
dreadi:
I have a suit of ECWCS that I wear.
huntingbaldguy:
I have Under Armor gore tex. Only thing that would make me happier with it is pit zips. I'm bone dry unless i hike a lot and sweat. Yesterday my buddy and i hiked a few miles. I don't recommend doing that in gore tex but the bad thing is we were under trees dripping snow and there was a rain/snow mix the whole time. So no real choice.
I've used it a lot this late season though. In wind rain and snow. Gore tex is the way to go imo. It sweats a little onto your inner layer but i'd prefer that over the alternative. Bad thing is $450 for pants and jacket.
Tbob:
Helly Hanson Impertech stuff is awesome!!
For backcountry lightweight rain gear, I've been using the Kuiu Teton rain gear.. Crazy light weight, keeps me dry, but probably not the most durable if hiking through heavy brush or stickers..
whuppinstick:
I have been using the same Arc'Teryx for years without any problems. Light and durable and I can count on it to always be waterproof. I have the Theta SL jacket and the name of the pants begins with a Z I think? But they're about a pound each. Expensive off the shelf but can be had for good sale prices or at the Tulalip outlet.
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