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Re: Sitka Down Pour Jacket
« Reply #15 on: September 20, 2010, 01:15:54 PM »
MuleySniper - you mention feeling sweaty in cotton and fine in the Under Armor. What was your activity level each day? Were you sitting, still hunting, hiking level terrain, hiking steep terrain, fast pace, slow pace, etc.?

I only ask because I realize that virtually no rain gear is truly "breathable", but some will make me sweat even with mild exertion or even sitting still, and simply doesn't let any body heat escape. I'm trying to get a feel for how much activity I could get away with before I feel like a fat kid in a trash bag.
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Re: Sitka Down Pour Jacket
« Reply #16 on: September 20, 2010, 01:20:59 PM »
Did you wash it with Tech Wash or anything like that?  If you used normal liquid detergent it will ruin the finish.  You can help it probably by re-washing in TX Wash and then spraying it down with the water repellent finish.

http://www.rei.com/product/784626
http://www.rei.com/product/784625
http://www.rei.com/product/724688

Maybe a bit expensive but it will help you to not ruin your clothes.

I emailed Sitka about the water repellancy of the 90% gear, as I felt I needed to help mine out a bit more. They recommend use of a product called ReviveX, Made by McNett, out of Washington. I used the spray-on type as oppose to the wash in, and I've got to say, It works fantastic!
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Re: Sitka Down Pour Jacket
« Reply #17 on: September 20, 2010, 01:23:59 PM »
if its wet i roll in Arc'teryx....noise be damed nothing is better at keeping me dry.
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Re: Sitka Down Pour Jacket
« Reply #18 on: September 20, 2010, 01:49:11 PM »
If your not tromping through blackberries, good old Frog Togs are great. They make them in real tree camo, mine have held up for a couple years.

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Re: Sitka Down Pour Jacket
« Reply #19 on: September 20, 2010, 01:54:05 PM »
I've worn my Nimbus jacket several times in seriously rainy, nasty conditions. its been phenomenal every time! Breathable...Uh...NO... but you will not find any 100% water proof material that is going to breath good enough to keep you from getting damp from sweat if you are exerting yourself...

I will try that ReviveX on my 90%... I love that jacket, and it would be super nice to have it a bit more waterproof.

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Re: Sitka Down Pour Jacket
« Reply #20 on: September 21, 2010, 07:09:02 AM »
MuleySniper - you mention feeling sweaty in cotton and fine in the Under Armor. What was your activity level each day? Were you sitting, still hunting, hiking level terrain, hiking steep terrain, fast pace, slow pace, etc.?

I only ask because I realize that virtually no rain gear is truly "breathable", but some will make me sweat even with mild exertion or even sitting still, and simply doesn't let any body heat escape. I'm trying to get a feel for how much activity I could get away with before I feel like a fat kid in a trash bag.

I was hiking the majority of the time. I'll tell you though, the Under Armour made a HUGE difference in being comfortable. I obviously was still sweating, but the Under Armour worked great for wicking it off my body. Oh yeah, and steep terrain :)
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Re: Sitka Down Pour Jacket
« Reply #21 on: September 21, 2010, 07:12:20 AM »
MuleySniper - you mention feeling sweaty in cotton and fine in the Under Armor. What was your activity level each day? Were you sitting, still hunting, hiking level terrain, hiking steep terrain, fast pace, slow pace, etc.?

I only ask because I realize that virtually no rain gear is truly "breathable", but some will make me sweat even with mild exertion or even sitting still, and simply doesn't let any body heat escape. I'm trying to get a feel for how much activity I could get away with before I feel like a fat kid in a trash bag.

I was hiking the majority of the time. I'll tell you though, the Under Armour made a HUGE difference in being comfortable. I obviously was still sweating, but the Under Armour worked great for wicking it off my body. Oh yeah, and steep terrain :)

Thanks MS. Sounds like that stuff is worth the money. Time to put my christmas list together.  :chuckle:
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Re: Sitka Down Pour Jacket
« Reply #22 on: September 21, 2010, 07:15:13 AM »
I got mine brand new with tags on ebay for $102.00 shipped. Sure beats the $275 Sportsmans Wharehouse price tag it had on it.  Keep your eye on camofire.com too, they have been showcasing some Sitka gear lately also.
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