back country rain gear

[lilswab]

Sitka downpour is what I carry.  I used it during this years snow storm and it worked well.  I have used Cabela's packable rain gear and I like how lightweight it is but my pants are getting shredded.  Any plastic based gear that gets used in the brush will break down with use.  I tend to buy new rain gear every few years. 

[huntnnw]

I just got the KUIU chugach coat.. highly impressed with how well made it is and 17 oz and worked great last weekend shed hunting. great ventilation and adjustable

[jechicdr]

Sounds like an interesting thread.

[losdaddy7]

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.

Are you using the "dry ducks", or another style?   

[Swannytheswan]

marking this for later use. 

[kentrek]

i bought the one of the first sitka jackets prolly 5 years ago.i think it was called the nimbus jacket. either way it has been a great jacket but has began to wear out were my backpack rides along my back. will most likely switch to Integral Designs eVENT.

[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.

Are you using the "dry ducks", or another style?

Yep the Dry ducks, I got them ridiculously cheap (like $15) expecting to get a couple uses out of them until i found a more durable set I liked, but so far they have held up awesome! We will see what kind of condition they are in when its closer to my hunts though.

[wrongway]

if someone has any sitka gear that has any problems, call sitka they might replace it at no cost

[ribka]

For the money marmot pre cip at sierra trading post.com

[kentrek]

if someone has any sitka gear that has any problems, call sitka they might replace it at no cost

i dont think there warranty covers "normal wear and tear",once the summer hits i am going to call them up and see if my coat is in the "normal category" tho,every one i have talked to has said that sitka bends over backwards for there customers

[Sumpnneedskillin]

http://www.sitkagear.com/Info/Warranty.aspx

 If the damage is due to improper use or wear and tear, Rainy Pass will give you an estimate of the cost of repair, you can then choose how you wish to proceed.

[shanevg]

I use my Actertyx shell for a jacket mostly because I am too cheap to buy a new jacket just or hunting. I have Kuiu Chugach pa ya though and have been very happy with them.

[Jayfire83]

I use the thin Cabelas gear that comes in a baseball sized stuff sac. Its a little loud but it only weighs a couple ounces its the  best investment i have ever made on rain gear

[AKBowman]

I just bought these tops and bottoms in large tall (6' 195 lbs) from Cabelas online. Pretty darn good deal on sale. I checked them out at Cabelas store the other day. I think the Max-1 would do pretty well on the west side early season being its pretty bright green.

Anyone have any of this stuff?



http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Dry-Plus-Space-Rain8482-Ultra-Pack-Pullover-Rain-Jacket-150-Tall/750706.uts

[blackveltbowhunter]

I just bought these tops and bottoms in large tall (6' 195 lbs) from Cabelas online. Pretty darn good deal on sale. I checked them out at Cabelas store the other day. I think the Max-1 would do pretty well on the west side early season being its pretty bright green.

Anyone have any of this stuff?

   Ya I have a set. Its not what I would wear everyday if its pouring rain, but for the price and weight its tuff to beat for pack gear.



http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Dry-Plus-Space-Rain8482-Ultra-Pack-Pullover-Rain-Jacket-150-Tall/750706.uts