Best camo for the thick and wet west side elk season

[bobcat]

A magnet wouldn't have any effect on a GPS. It can affect a compass, but only if you're holding the compass right next to it while using the compass.

[jackmaster]

there is no better gear than RIVERS WEST, its silent and 100% water proof and has a great camo pattern, now the getn wet part the dryer you stay the more comfortable you are and that equals paying more attention because you aint soakin ass wet which is a guarantee when you hunt the westside, and we all know a bit about that and if you think real hard about it when your wet cold and miserable you dont hunt as hard sure you will tough it out because thats what we do, BUT WHY ? i gave up on wet and i only need my rivers west, i never have to worry about extra clothes except t shirts and long johns

   

I checked out the rivers west gear and the quality seems top notch.  My only question is about the magnetic pockets.  Do you have problems with the magnet affecting your gps (if you use one)?  I ask because my buddy has magnetic pockets and he is blaming the magnetic pockets on throwing off his gps tracking and compass.

 sorry but i couldnt tell you if it does or not, my dad took hiss magnets out of his jacket and the cargo compartments on his pants, i would ask rivers west, hell you might have came up with somethn maybe they would fix the problem and give you a free set for helpn them out, its worth a shot, all i can say its bad ass stuff.

[zmhayward]

there is no better gear than RIVERS WEST, its silent and 100% water proof and has a great camo pattern, now the getn wet part the dryer you stay the more comfortable you are and that equals paying more attention because you aint soakin ass wet which is a guarantee when you hunt the westside, and we all know a bit about that and if you think real hard about it when your wet cold and miserable you dont hunt as hard sure you will tough it out because thats what we do, BUT WHY ? i gave up on wet and i only need my rivers west, i never have to worry about extra clothes except t shirts and long johns

   

I checked out the rivers west gear and the quality seems top notch.  My only question is about the magnetic pockets.  Do you have problems with the magnet affecting your gps (if you use one)?  I ask because my buddy has magnetic pockets and he is blaming the magnetic pockets on throwing off his gps tracking and compass.

 sorry but i couldnt tell you if it does or not, my dad took hiss magnets out of his jacket and the cargo compartments on his pants, i would ask rivers west, hell you might have came up with somethn maybe they would fix the problem and give you a free set for helpn them out, its worth a shot, all i can say its bad ass stuff.

Hey great idea!  Im liking the rivers west and im thinking thats what Im gonna gowith although the Sitka sounds awesome too,  Although its extremely expensive.  The magnets made a mess out of the compass on my buddies gps so removing them would not be out of the question.  Thanks for the heads up on some gear! 

[jackmaster]

no problem, you will enjoy it especially when your warm and dry and able to pay attention cause your not soakn ass cold and wet

[Skyvalhunter]

Yea nothing worse than being soakn ass cold and wet!!

[Curly]

Hey great idea!  Im liking the rivers west and im thinking thats what Im gonna gowith although the Sitka sounds awesome too,  Although its extremely expensive.  The magnets made a mess out of the compass on my buddies gps so removing them would not be out of the question.  Thanks for the heads up on some gear!

Just be sure to report back after you use it and tell us how you like it.  I don't have any experience with the newer RW stuff, but the older stuff is only good for sitting in a drift boat or sitting in a duck blind or tree stand.  Apparently the newer, lighter weight stuff is better..........

[zmhayward]

there is no better gear than RIVERS WEST, its silent and 100% water proof and has a great camo pattern, now the getn wet part the dryer you stay the more comfortable you are and that equals paying more attention because you aint soakin ass wet which is a guarantee when you hunt the westside, and we all know a bit about that and if you think real hard about it when your wet cold and miserable you dont hunt as hard sure you will tough it out because thats what we do, BUT WHY ? i gave up on wet and i only need my rivers west, i never have to worry about extra clothes except t shirts and long johns

   

I checked out the rivers west gear and the quality seems top notch.  My only question is about the magnetic pockets.  Do you have problems with the magnet affecting your gps (if you use one)?  I ask because my buddy has magnetic pockets and he is blaming the magnetic pockets on throwing off his gps tracking and compass.

 sorry but i couldnt tell you if it does or not, my dad took hiss magnets out of his jacket and the cargo compartments on his pants, i would ask rivers west, hell you might have came up with somethn maybe they would fix the problem and give you a free set for helpn them out, its worth a shot, all i can say its bad ass stuff.

Hey great idea!  Im liking the rivers west and im thinking thats what Im gonna gowith although the Sitka sounds awesome too,  Although its extremely expensive.  The magnets made a mess out of the compass on my buddies gps so removing them would not be out of the question.  Thanks for the heads up on some gear!

Tried for the free gear.  No dice.

[longknife]

Rivers West!!

[cohoho]

Alot of River's West fans on here right now???   I personally do not like mine at all.  Yea give it credit for being warm for boat rides and sitting in bait station tree stands while in Alaska, but the stuff sucks up so much water they weigh a ton and externally they take three weekends to dry out properly.  Ever try to use it on a seven day goat hunting trip in serious wet conditions---- IT SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!  The stuff will not dry out in cold, wet, humid conditions...  The best rain protection and quick to dry- is my olive green 3/4 length Helly Hansen Impertech rain jacket- not the heavy boat stuff.  Combine that over top a wool sweater, life is good and dry..   And alive!!!!

[MDGrand]

Im a fan and on the team.. stuff is great.. most durrable, little need to layer and if you know how to use it, pretty awesome stuff.

Tips:

Get the appropriate line.. APF - 55-70 degrees H2P Law 35-55 degrees, H2P 0-35 degrees.

Moving a lot? Make sure to open the vents and wear the APF line.

The guarantee is awesome. Make sure to use it if yours is getting soaked.. rare to happen but all garments are subject to a flaw now and then.

 

[jackmaster]

Alot of River's West fans on here right now???   I personally do not like mine at all.  Yea give it credit for being warm for boat rides and sitting in bait station tree stands while in Alaska, but the stuff sucks up so much water they weigh a ton and externally they take three weekends to dry out properly.  Ever try to use it on a seven day goat hunting trip in serious wet conditions---- IT SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!  The stuff will not dry out in cold, wet, humid conditions...  The best rain protection and quick to dry- is my olive green 3/4 length Helly Hansen Impertech rain jacket- not the heavy boat stuff.  Combine that over top a wool sweater, life is good and dry..   And alive!!!!

i am not trying to tell you your business but i think your RW might have been defective, i never have any trouble with getn mine dry and i have the heavy gear, the only thing is it sucks hiking in it even with the vents open but i just tie it to my pack do my hike and wait till i am done sweating and to the point of getting cold and then i put it on, if i was you i would take it back and they will hook you up with new stuff

[ORCA_SIX]

  Ever try to use it on a seven day goat hunting trip in serious wet conditions---- IT SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't know about RW, but what I do know is that most people have not been on a 7 day goat trip in serious wet conditions. And I also know that being wet, cold and miserable is the worst position to be in when hunting. So finding the right gear that works for you is important. If it is RW cool, HH cool, important thing is that you usually either pay early on or later. Later on buying cheap stuff that does not work (wet, cold miserable)or early on by buying quality stuff. Obviously, income dictates. Just gotta look out for those sales early in the year.

[jackmaster]

  Ever try to use it on a seven day goat hunting trip in serious wet conditions---- IT SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't know about RW, but what I do know is that most people have not been on a 7 day goat trip in serious wet conditions. And I also know that being wet, cold and miserable is the worst position to be in when hunting. So finding the right gear that works for you is important. If it is RW cool, HH cool, important thing is that you usually either pay early on or later. Later on buying cheap stuff that does not work (wet, cold miserable)or early on by buying quality stuff. Obviously, income dictates. Just gotta look out for those sales early in the year.

[Curly]

I'm with Coho.  I'll have to admit that I haven't tried the newer stuff though, but why would I when the older stuff is not as they advertised?  They said it was breathable and it isn't.  And I agree with the part about taking a long time to dry out too.  The stuff soaks up a ton of water and it can take a week to dry it out.

Maybe RW should allow previous owners to bring in their old gear for a trade in on the new stuff to see if the new stuff is better.  Oh, another thing, what good is opening a vent, when it just lets water in..........

[MDGrand]

I'm with Coho.  I'll have to admit that I haven't tried the newer stuff though, but why would I when the older stuff is not as they advertised?  They said it was breathable and it isn't.  And I agree with the part about taking a long time to dry out too.  The stuff soaks up a ton of water and it can take a week to dry it out.

Maybe RW should allow previous owners to bring in their old gear for a trade in on the new stuff to see if the new stuff is better.  Oh, another thing, what good is opening a vent, when it just lets water in..........

Have you ever tried sending it in? They have a pretty kick ass guarantee... you should send it in and see.