back country rain gear

[buglebuster]

im looking into buying some rain gear for backcountry hunting and alot of westside hunting. What is everyone using for rain gear?

[Instinct]

Garbage sack naw i was looking at the same thing while back. Theres some light weight rain gear i was looking at on cabelas while back

[Eli346]

 Cabelas Dry Plus/uninsulated; been using mine for 9 years now. They broke down in a deluge during elk season about 4 years ago but I bought the treatment pack to recondition them and they are almost good as new.

[Miles]

I use Cabelas rain suede (uninsulated) raingear.  I'm currently looking for something else though.  That stuff is just too heavy for backpacking gear (IMO).   Last year I packed it all around and only used it once.  For the amount of time I used it, the space rain stuff would've worked.
If you don't mind the weight and have room in a compression sack for it, it seems to be durable...

[dreamingbig]

If you want a non camo option Marmot makes some good gear.  If you need camo then I would suggest Kuiu Chugach gear.  Both options are light weight and durable.  I have a Marmot Orcacle jacket and Marmot PreCip pants.  If you need super quiet then this isn't your best option but it will keep you dry and there are plenty of zips to vent when you need too.  I have used RiversWest with good results but once it gets wet it stays wet in the backcountry.  I can wipe these other options off with a towel and they will be dry.

[Miles]

I've been contemplating the precip combo for a few months now...

If the OP or anyone else is interested, here is the best deal I've found so far.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/s~marmot-precip/?perPage=24

[fillthefreezer]

I've been contemplating the precip combo for a few months now...

If the OP or anyone else is interested, here is the best deal I've found so far.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/s~marmot-precip/?perPage=24

thats a good deal! was actually planning to go to REI tonight and see just how "swishy" the marmot precip gear is.

i would say kuiu is the best option for backcountry rain gear. lightweight and seems durable but out of my price range.
the spacerain stuff from cabelas seems so chincey i dont think it would last riding in the truck let alone hiking.
sitka stormfront light also sounds pretty good, but $$$.
every other rain gear out there seems to be too heavy to pack or not durable enough if its light, or WAY too loud to use for hunting

[Miles]

Google "sierratradingpost coupons" if you are going to purchase them.  You can usually find some with an additional 15-20% off.


Here you go:  Enter FGS28811 in the keycode area of checkout.

That will bring the prices down to:  Pants   $42.00
                                                        Jacket  $56.21

[WAcoyotehunter]

I actually have really good luck with a Mad Dog rain jacket and pants.  They are quiet and lightweight and seem to keep the water out pretty well.  I hunted elk for 8 days in the rain two seasons ago in this gear and liked it as well as my hunting partner who was wearing his high $ sitka gear...

[brocka]

I have a set of Frogg Toggs, So far they have worked awesome. They are only 10.4 oz and I can ball them up to nothing in my compression sack.

[boneaddict]

I was going to check out Sitka gear and see if they had what it takes. 

[wrongway]

I hunt with Sitka gear and have never been wet, they are a bit noisy, but when its raining that hard it does not matter. I have the light weight pack gear.

[dreamingbig]

I will admit I have the Kuiu gear and it is the best option I have found.  However, my Marmot setup is a close second.  You can never have too much good rain gear in this state!

[pianoman9701]

My MT 050 from Cabela's held up really well in driving rain and wind, is super light and is packable. I got mine around this time of year on closeout. I bought the uninsulated.

[grundy53]

marking this for later use.