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Pete112288:
So I have hunted thick nasty brush my whole life. On the west side. So basically I just deal with being wet. For a while, when the weather wasn't too warm, I would wear long johns, then a cheap pair of the rubber type rain pants, the type that are not breathable, but are 100% waterproof, but they tear easy on brush. So then I would wear a cheap pair of Walmart camo cargo pants. Would keep my legs dry minus sweat, but can be a pain. Tried a couple different types of "waterproof" pants over the years. Some are ok. Most are fine for rain in open ground, but once you push wet brush or tall grass, they still soak through eventually.
My question is, has anyone found a pair of hunting pants that really keep out water even when pushing brush and tall grass that also won't tear on tough brush?
Thinking of just going back to the layering with rain pants under cheap pants when its really that bad. But thought id ask the masses to see if there is something else.

pd:
I am sure that I am not the only one who does this.  Rubber rain bibs (marine grade), with summertime hiking pants underneath.  Just don't walk too quickly!

This is the best solution for heavy rain and blackberry bushes.  The rain suit is heavy, so you have to walk slowly to avoid sweating.  The good news is that you can sit on a log for a long time and not get wet or get cold.

It can be hard to take a leak, that's for sure.

fowl smacker:
I've gone through Sitka Thunderhead, First Lite Seak and got wet busting brush in both.  Finally bought some Kuiu Yukon pants this yr and they actually kept me dry busting brush when it was really wet this season.

ellensburgpo:
Filson double tin pants or single tin. I’ve worn my pair of double tin pants bird hunting for 30+ years.

PsoasHunter:
I've torn up nice sitka rain pants, they're not durable enough to last multiple seasons, but they worked really well for awhile. Bought a pair of filson single tin pants, buy didn't use them much as I tagged out in eastern wa in the early season.  They seem like they will work well, but they're heavy for hiking in from the gate to my hunting area.

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