Rain Gear

[JPhelps]

Rain Gear I have used:
Helly Hansen Impertech:  100% rain proof for hours on end.  I eventually start to get wet up my arms though.  This can be fixed with a strip of duct tape around the wrists.  Kind of heavy and doesn't pack well.
Marmot Precip:  Very good.  I will say that it is 100% waterproof but fragile. packs very small and light.
Cabelas Space Rain: Never got wet in it but it now has holes in it.  This stuff is single layer and very thin.  Packs down extremely small.

As far as I am concerned breathable and waterproof shouldn't go together.  I understand the theory that water vapor is a smaller molecule than H20 and therefore creates a one way valve so to speak.  I will stick with PVC until someone can prove me wrong.  I really want to try the new Kryptek Gear.  It was designed and tested in Alaska, in order to pass the test it should be good.

[Alchase]

As far as I am concerned breathable and waterproof shouldn't go together.  I understand the theory that water vapor is a smaller molecule than H20 and therefore creates a one way valve so to speak.  I will stick with PVC until someone can prove me wrong. 

 
I have spent way to much money on "breathable rain gear" that didn't.
In fact none of them have. Not a single one!!
Like Polar Bear said, I will stick to fleece until a hard rain then pull out the Grundon's hooded pullover out of the pack.
 

[mtman]

u.a. for me to . never been wet in it. The best thing is it doesn't make a sound.

[iflyils]

Sitka Gear best stuff out there!!!!!

[pianoman9701]

I've got the MT 50 and love it. I'm in the rain all the time, picking and hunting.