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Title: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Pete112288 on December 07, 2015, 07:55:25 PM: So for the most part I have just come to the conclusion that if your hunting in the rain or after the rain on the westside, you just deal with being wet. I have tried several different types. My 3 in 1 waterfowl jacket holds against rain from above but once I go into the timber or brush my arms get soaked through to the bone. That seems to be the story with most of the stuff I try. The best results were when I was 17 and my mom bought me a military JSLIST from Goodwill haha, but that is so heavy to hunt in and still soaks through in a long days hunt, not to mention you sweat too much in it anyway. From the waist down I am normally dry besides sweat on bad days because I will wear long johns or pajama pants, then over them a pair of the real noisy rubbery type rain pants that normally will tear on anything but then I wear my camo cargo pants over them to keep them from being loud and tearing. This also helps give me pockets easy to use. The camo gets soaked and I stay dry, its just really sweaty and a pain to manage layers throughout the day. I would love to find something that is not too heavy, QUIET, camo, and easy to put on and off over hunting clothes. Is there any out there like that that will hold up against downpours and pushing thick soaked brush that anyone has experience with? Preferably without paying $250+ per item.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 07, 2015, 07:59:38 PM: Wool....
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Pete112288 on December 07, 2015, 08:01:58 PM: Quote from: CAMPMEAT on December 07, 2015, 07:59:38 PM
Wool....

Haha, been meaning to get some. Has been hard to find, at least somewhere where I can try them on. Its been on my Christmas list since I was 18. Guess its time for me to just buy some myself.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: 2labs on December 07, 2015, 08:04:21 PM: Worked in the crap for years. Helly's or grundig. Xtra tuffs
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: bobcat on December 07, 2015, 08:06:58 PM: Try Helly Hansen Impertech.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Helly-Hansen-Mens-Impertech-II-Waist-Pants/1327159.uts
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: hogslayer on December 07, 2015, 08:09:46 PM: There is no such thing as quite rain gear that is 100% waterproof. I have the First Lite stormtight rain gear and it is pretty quite, and has held up in many of western wa rain storms. Nothing is as quite as wool. River's West makes rain gear that has a light fleece outside that makes it quite, but doesn't breath very well, and the fleece holds water. There are some companies that make rain gear with a really light fleece outer but like i said it holds water and weighs your down. If you are hunting in heavy rain, the noise of rain gear doesn't concern me as much as when it's really quite. If it has a chance of rain i wear first lite wool, if it's 100% chance rain then bring the rain gear.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Fl0und3rz on December 07, 2015, 08:10:20 PM: Wool and other breathables under grundens rain gear with a good rain hat. Move slowly.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: bobcat on December 07, 2015, 08:29:01 PM: The Helly Hansen rain gear is about as quiet as rain gear gets. And with it being just a single layer of rubber, they don't soak up water. They are very lightweight, and 100% waterproof. Only downside is the pants will tear fairly easily if you try walking through blackberry vines.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: npaull on December 07, 2015, 08:29:48 PM: I'll have to echo the guys who've said wool.

The more I wear wool, the more I just CAN'T BELIEVE how awesome a hunting fabric it is. Unless it's hot and early in the season, I LITERALLY don't wear anything that's not wool for hunting clothing anymore. It's the best in every single way.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: 2labs on December 07, 2015, 08:31:43 PM: Don't get Bellvue square helly's get Ballard helly's
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: GBoyd on December 07, 2015, 08:33:10 PM: Are you guys serious?

I love my wool in dry cold weather, but when it's wet it's horrible. I just end up with 40 pounds of wet wool on my back.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: 2labs on December 07, 2015, 08:36:40 PM: There's some SoCal transplants on here :chuckle:

Or bunch of office guys. AHHH no I dint. Sorry can't help it :dunno:
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: klikboom on December 07, 2015, 08:40:02 PM: I'm kinda surprised about the love that wool is getting in the rain. The nature of wool is that it's very absorptive, exactly what I don't want busting bush on the westside, which I have to say ends up being way more often than I like. I've tried kryptek and first lite. Kryptek would fill my boots with water. The first lite ends up being damp on the inside but works pretty well.

Probably the best is some non breathable pants with side zippers to dump heat when you have to.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Pete112288 on December 07, 2015, 08:44:58 PM: I have heard several ol timers praise wool, some would say yes it gets wet, but wool will still keep you warm when its wet. I was kinda hoping for a miracle post saying "yea get these brand X blah blah, 100% dry and decently quiet, less than $100 for each top and bottoms" haha, knew I wouldn't get that response, but cant help but try.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: 2labs on December 07, 2015, 08:46:05 PM: You did. Listen up.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: grundy53 on December 07, 2015, 08:48:20 PM: Quote from: Pete112288 on December 07, 2015, 08:44:58 PM
I have heard several ol timers praise wool, some would say yes it gets wet, but wool will still keep you warm when its wet. I was kinda hoping for a miracle post saying "yea get these brand X blah blah, 100% dry and decently quiet, less than $100 for each top and bottoms" haha, knew I wouldn't get that response, but cant help but try.
The thing is, those old timers didn't have much of a choice. So of course they swore by wool. It was better than cotton.

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Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Duckslayer89 on December 07, 2015, 08:53:11 PM: I fished commercially in Alaska for halibut for 5 years, the only thing that kept you dry was PVC rain gear. I wear Guy Cotton Isolatech with XTRATUFF boots. Grundens has a cotton like lining that doesn't like to dry and molds. The boots are super quiet when you are walking they don't thud on rocks or break sticks like hard rubber soles and they are scent proof. I wear them elk hunting even when it's not raining
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: 2labs on December 07, 2015, 08:55:15 PM: Damn Duck, we agree. Air five! :yike:
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Pete112288 on December 07, 2015, 09:00:08 PM: I think for now I may stick to wearing the rubber or PVC pants under my walmart camo cargo pants for the bottoms, yea its a pain sometimes, but I never regret it when it is really wet. That would allow more to be spent on the top as well. That will be my big decision. I may try the Grundens Gage top and go from there. If the liner needs special attention to dry out that is fine. I have always been pretty tedious about drying out my stuff in the evening before the next day. Turn it inside out and hang near the fireplace.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on December 07, 2015, 09:03:17 PM: Don't waste your time with gauge! It's not worth it, you will get soaked.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: CAMPMEAT on December 07, 2015, 09:04:05 PM: Filson wool coat and Malone wool pants, then have polypropylene with a shirt. Quality wool from the old days is probably better than the stuff they have now. Never got wet and had heavy, wet wool,
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: NumaJohn on December 07, 2015, 09:07:03 PM: I second what CAMPMEAT suggests.

If it's raining really hard, then on goes the Gore-Tex rain suit (I got the pants new at a thrift store, for 7 bucks).

John
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Duckslayer89 on December 07, 2015, 09:11:43 PM: Quote from: 2labs on December 07, 2015, 08:55:15 PM
Damn Duck, we agree. Air five! :yike:

Lol I almost PM'd you about it
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Ingwe on December 07, 2015, 09:13:06 PM: Light rain wear wool. Heavy rain Grundens . If you are walking slow while hunting you will not sweat to much while wearing rain gear.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Harbor_hunter on December 07, 2015, 09:18:06 PM: Filson tin clothing is awesome in wet weather.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Bob33 on December 07, 2015, 09:23:07 PM: Cabelas Gore-Tex MT050 works well for me. It's quiet and keeps me as dry or dryer than anything else I've ever used.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: bobcat on December 07, 2015, 09:24:46 PM: Another brand of rain gear I really like is Watershed. It's not the quietest but it's tough, relatively inexpensive, and made in the USA.

https://www.loggingsupply.com/shop/watershed-stormcreek-rain-jacket/
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: j_h_nimrod on December 07, 2015, 09:26:20 PM: The best, most waterproof, breathable, fairly quiet, comfortable, and "dry" bottoms I have ever used are Simms G3 Guide stocking foot waders. I have worn these things everywhere and never been sorry. Depending on what I am doing I wear either a size up pair of Xtra Tuffs or the Simms Guide boots. No more picking my way around puddles. For a top I usually go for a light weight Grunden's jacket, more quite than most Gore-Tex type jackets and has the benefits of being very light weight, being truly waterproof, holding little moisture, and drying rapidly which is a plus on extended trips where fires and drying are limited. Xtra Tuff boots almost always!
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: JimmyHoffa on December 07, 2015, 09:27:23 PM: I've had decent luck with certain forms of layering, but not with any one type of material. Usually like PVC or gore tex for lower half with quick dry-poly pants underneath. For upper part, fleece or wool under a windbreaker under the gore tex or PVC. And a waterproof hat, with as big a brim as you can stand. It seems to hold up for a long day out in the rain. the outer layers getting damp. the wrist cuffs are important for when you climb up stuff or push through the wet reprod.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: buglebrush on December 07, 2015, 09:39:37 PM: I have never got wet in my Core4 Torrent jacket, and I hunt the NE corner jungles. I actually have a large coat I would sell for $100.00 if you are interested pm me.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: pope on December 07, 2015, 09:56:17 PM: Depends how much I plan to be moving. I like a thin to medium-weight layer of anything not cotton under Gore-tex, followed by polyester fleece camo on top of the Gore-tex. If I move slowly, I stay relatively dry and warm on the inside. The outer fleece camo layer is quiet and does become saturated but doesn't absorb as much water as wool, so it's not as heavy.

Wool is quiet and stays comfortable through a broad temperature range. It is warm even when soaked (because it maintains some trapped air in its structure), but when soaked it is definitely heavy. I use wool primarily for hats and socks, occasionally gloves. I love a wool shirt on a dry, cold, windy day because it does a better job of cutting wind than most fleece products. I only wear cotton on hot summer days.

Generally any kind of rain pants are too heavy, noisy and restrictive for me. For pants I wear a wind-stopper pile and expect them to get wet. By the end of October, I like wearing Sorel boots in all kinds of conditions, from sitting in tree stands to creeping in the rain. Their soles are soft and relatively quiet, and the lower half of these boots are rubber. I never get wet feet, but they're not as warm as you'd think.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Fl0und3rz on December 07, 2015, 10:12:55 PM: Quote from: Harbor_hunter on December 07, 2015, 09:18:06 PM
Filson tin clothing is awesome in wet weather.

Thanks for making me want some even more.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Eli346 on December 07, 2015, 10:20:53 PM: I've got the Cabela's Dry Plus and it's quiet when it's wet but a little noisier when it's dry.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: PolarBear on December 07, 2015, 10:23:20 PM: Quote from: Bob33 on December 07, 2015, 09:23:07 PM
Cabelas Gore-Tex MT050 works well for me. It's quiet and keeps me as dry or dryer than anything else I've ever used.
I bought a bunch of that stuff and took every bit of it back. The only way that it could be quiet out in the woods is if you were standing dead still. Just taking it out of the packaging sounded like I was opening a bag of tater chips. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: kenzmad on December 07, 2015, 10:34:04 PM: Quiet no, waterproof yes, i have been using kryptek rain gear for 4or 5 years now. I hunt st helens in November.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: follow maggie on December 07, 2015, 11:13:35 PM: I don't worry about noise in the rain. The rain makes noise when it hits ththe ground, trees, etc. I just wear my gore tex suit and stay warm and dry. I see lots of critters in the rain
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: grundy53 on December 08, 2015, 08:07:18 AM: Quote from: Bob33 on December 07, 2015, 09:23:07 PM
Cabelas Gore-Tex MT050 works well for me. It's quiet and keeps me as dry or dryer than anything else I've ever used.

Same here. I like it. It's pretty light weight too.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: birddogdad on December 08, 2015, 08:26:49 AM: Quote from: kenzmad on December 07, 2015, 10:34:04 PM
Quiet no, waterproof yes, i have been using kryptek rain gear for 4or 5 years now. I hunt st helens in November.

so I have stopped fighting the quiet raingear quest. I simply put light rain gear UNDER my quiet cloths.. sure I have more to dry at end of day, but I stay very dry and comfortable. If you cant, I would walk around cabelas, they do have some good stuff. biggest complaint is wicking at cuffs...
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: MagKarl on December 08, 2015, 09:37:07 AM: I've got several different types for different uses, all have pros and cons. Waterproof and quiet is a tall order. I like a wool or fleece mid layer depending on temp with a shell over top. The mid layer makes a big difference in my opinion in creating a gap that some airflow/steam can travel through. I sweat a lot and ventilation is big for me.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Curly on December 08, 2015, 09:39:21 AM: Quote from: bobcat on December 07, 2015, 08:06:58 PM
Try Helly Hansen Impertech.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Helly-Hansen-Mens-Impertech-II-Waist-Pants/1327159.uts

:yeah:

It's quieter than one might think. :tup:
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: PolarBear on December 08, 2015, 10:24:34 AM: Heading hunting right now into this storm wearing my Gunden's pvc jacket and waterproof Natgear pants. They are noisy as hell but in 40+ mph winds and sideways rain, it does not matter much. At least I will stay dry, except for my face. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: 2labs on December 08, 2015, 10:32:26 AM: See, you could be huntin or on the bow of Northwestern.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Psychokiller888 on December 08, 2015, 10:33:47 AM: I am following this thread as its my 1st season here the weather is a lot different then sitting in the snow all day. I have early season gear and need something warm for late season and waterproof or whatever term means I'm not going to get very wet. are any of these suggestions both warm and waterproof?
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 08, 2015, 10:51:08 AM: Quote from: Bob33 on December 07, 2015, 09:23:07 PM
Cabelas Gore-Tex MT050 works well for me. It's quiet and keeps me as dry or dryer than anything else I've ever used.

:yeah: That's what I use. It works for me. :tup:
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Buzz2401 on December 08, 2015, 11:01:29 AM: Been hunting 26 years and I am always trying to find some miracle hunting garment. That keeps you bone dry, breaths excellent and is super quiet. There is no such thing. I end up going back to wool every time. Its the quietest fabric out there, won't fail when you need it most and is very comfortable. One thing it is not though is waterproof. I am ok being wet as long as I am still comfortable. With full blown raingear I sweat so bad I am soaked anyways and then I really stink. Wool is great at keeping your scent at a bearable level.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Piscatory_5 on December 08, 2015, 12:20:15 PM: Quote from: Harbor_hunter on December 07, 2015, 09:18:06 PM
Filson tin clothing is awesome in wet weather.
Tried that, it tends to shrink when wet and gets stiff. Definitely tough.
I'm using kryptek koldo set this year and like it so far. Reasonably quiet and waterproof, easy on /off, side and pit zips for venting
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: jjaba on December 08, 2015, 12:31:41 PM: I bought WFS Element set for me and the kid to hunt in at Puyallup Outdoor show. have used in hard rain and stayed dry. and they are quiet. two sets were under $120.

or I just used what was issued to me for a paid vacation to GTMO...
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: npaull on December 08, 2015, 12:40:13 PM: Should clarify that it really depends on how you're hunting. If I'm out camping or on a multi-day trip than you need something rubber covering you up. But if I'm day-hunting and can get some place to dry off, I do literally just wear wool and let it get wet. If you get the right stuff it doesn't soak up much, it's resistant to all but the very wettest weather (you might get a touch damp out there today), is COMFORTABLE even when wet... It's really great stuff. For a long time I didn't believe it, but I'm sold now.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Jonathan_S on December 08, 2015, 02:09:46 PM: KUIU, Sitka, Kryptek or First Lite rain gear :tup: good for backpacking or day hunting.

Oh you want cheap...the fisherman's clothing should work good :chuckle:

You'll never find good, reasonably quiet, breathable hunting rain gear for cheap :sry:
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Fl0und3rz on December 08, 2015, 02:13:47 PM: Cheap; quiet; breathable; dry. Pick two.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Jonathan_S on December 08, 2015, 02:19:59 PM: :yeah: insightful :tup:

Breathable and cheap...blue jeans

Cheap and dry...pvc (Sweaty and Heavy)

Cheap and quiet...blue jeans

Quiet and dry...RiversWest also known and RiverSweat ($$$)

Breathable and dry...GoreTex :tup:
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: idaho guy on December 08, 2015, 03:14:03 PM: swazi jacket is somewhat breathable, quiet, and you will be kept completely dry. It is not cheap but I have had mine for over ten years and its been worth it
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Fl0und3rz on December 08, 2015, 03:16:26 PM: For cheap, dry, and packable, I like the milsurp ponchos. They are not too breathable, however. They can double as an emergency shelter, however.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on December 08, 2015, 03:25:23 PM: Quote from: PolarBear on December 07, 2015, 10:23:20 PM
Quote from: Bob33 on December 07, 2015, 09:23:07 PM
Cabelas Gore-Tex MT050 works well for me. It's quiet and keeps me as dry or dryer than anything else I've ever used.
I bought a bunch of that stuff and took every bit of it back. The only way that it could be quiet out in the woods is if you were standing dead still. Just taking it out of the packaging sounded like I was opening a bag of tater chips. :chuckle:

Although during my hunt it didn't rain this year with my new set of PacLite MT050, I did wear them on a stormy day working in the yard/on my shop. -Just because I wanted to test them. It was pissin rain up here. I was quite happy to be dry after 6hrs in downpour with no cover. Rain gear is NOT quiet! I'm a diehard wool person and will wear wool as often as possible when hunting. Most of my wool is 25+ years old. I wear it hunting then it gets stored until next season. But when it's really raining, I like goretex! Noise doesn't really matter at that point. Get good fitting clothing, -even a bit large so you can layer under it, but more importantly so there's adequate air flow between you and that outer material. That really helps. A fabric is only as breathable as you let it be.

-Steve
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: 2labs on December 08, 2015, 03:29:54 PM: Side a house or 50 with no gutters then tell me how your rain gear works.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: cbond3318 on December 08, 2015, 03:39:18 PM: Quote from: 2labs on December 08, 2015, 03:29:54 PM
Side a house or 50 with no gutters then tell me how your rain gear works.

That's the worst!!!
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: BigGoonTuna on December 08, 2015, 03:45:08 PM: i've really shifted towards wool lately. i always end up wetter on the inside than on the outside with breathable rain gear(same goes for filson tin cloth). plus it's super quiet. it may not be waterproof but you never feel cold and soggy if it gets wet.

i can't stand being clammy outdoors, and i'm a person that really gets hot once i start moving, even in sub freezing temperatures.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: MarkTrail on December 08, 2015, 06:00:38 PM: If I can get back to a warm camp at night I wear wool exclusively. As said before light rain wool is awesome. Heavy rain, stay in the camp or wear heavy rubber. Sorry I couldn't help. The high dollar branded stuff can repel water but it's not perfectly quite and will tear in the grabby stuff. Ripping a $600 jacket hurts way more than a $50 helly Hansen IMO.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: geauxtigers on December 09, 2015, 07:19:13 AM: Rivers West. Not cheap, and you will sweat, but still has to be a lot better than that combination of layers you talked about

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Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Jonathan_S on December 09, 2015, 07:35:51 AM: Quote from: MarkTrail on December 08, 2015, 06:00:38 PM
If I can get back to a warm camp at night I wear wool exclusively. As said before light rain wool is awesome. Heavy rain, stay in the camp or wear heavy rubber. Sorry I couldn't help. The high dollar branded stuff can repel water but it's not perfectly quite and will tear in the grabby stuff. Ripping a $600 jacket hurts way more than a $50 helly Hansen IMO.

You'd have a hard time ripping KUIU's Yukon Rain Gear . I don't care if you swim in blackberries, that stuff won't rip :chuckle:
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: MagKarl on December 09, 2015, 09:18:25 AM: You'd have a hard time ripping KUIU's Yukon Rain Gear . I don't care if you swim in blackberries, that stuff won't rip :chuckle:
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Couple of my buddies bought that stuff. The blackberries are so scared of that scratching/scraping noise coming up the hill that they part away from the path in fear. I've seen and heard it myself.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: grundy53 on December 09, 2015, 09:32:05 AM: Quote from: geauxtigers on December 09, 2015, 07:19:13 AM
Rivers West. Not cheap, and you will sweat, but still has to be a lot better than that combination of layers you talked about

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I have some rivers west rain gear. I wouldn't recommend it.

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Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Jonathan_S on December 09, 2015, 09:39:50 AM: I'd rather wear PVC than RiversWest :yeah:
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: trophyhunt on December 09, 2015, 10:04:13 AM: Quote from: GBoyd on December 07, 2015, 08:33:10 PM
Are you guys serious?

I love my wool in dry cold weather, but when it's wet it's horrible. I just end up with 40 pounds of wet wool on my back.
:yeah: agree, I like my stormtight from first lite.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Curly on December 09, 2015, 10:07:07 AM: I agree with the River's West sentiment.

Also, I agree with the recent wool comments too. I don't care to be completely soaked and weighted down with wet wool. It's much more comfortable to be dry. :twocents:
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Kill_kill on December 09, 2015, 05:33:56 PM: Riverswest is the best
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: JoeE on December 09, 2015, 05:43:10 PM: I've been using the KUIU chugach the last few seasons. It worked well until my watershed experience this year and I got soaked. In defense of the gear though I don't think anything other than a rubber suit would have kept me dry though. I just picked up the KUIU yukon last month.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Kill_kill on December 09, 2015, 06:12:45 PM: Riverswest is the best
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: JeffRaines on December 10, 2015, 10:46:30 AM: Quote from: MagKarl on December 09, 2015, 09:18:25 AM

You'd have a hard time ripping KUIU's Yukon Rain Gear . I don't care if you swim in blackberries, that stuff won't rip :chuckle:

Couple of my buddies bought that stuff. The blackberries are so scared of that scratching/scraping noise coming up the hill that they part away from the path in fear. I've seen and heard it myself.
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The Yukon stuff is great, but like any rain gear you shouldn't be wearing it if it isn't raining or at least windy. You're not going to find rain gear that keeps you dry, is durable and 100% quiet.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Alchase on December 12, 2015, 11:44:44 PM: Quote from: Kill_kill on December 09, 2015, 06:12:45 PM
Riverswest is the best

I have to disagree

I spent a ton of money buying Rivers West jackets and pullovers with no more benefit then PVC.
River west will make you sweat like crazy and the soft pile soaks up a ton of water.

I have quit buying any "Gortex" breathable waterproof coats, pullovers, or gloves. None have lived up to the advertisement.
They all have leaked or like Rivers West, do not breath and make you sweat like crazy.

I use Polartech Fleece in light rain and Grungens Patreous pullovers in hard rain.

Goretex jackets that advertise "waterproof" should be sued for false advertisement, along with all of the "scent blocker BS.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: RadSav on December 13, 2015, 02:42:49 AM: I've been wearing UnderAmour rain gear the past three or four years. By far the quietest lightweight stuff I have ever used. So far not a single leak and it still looks like it did the day I took it out of the package. I'm very pleased with it!
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: huntingbaldguy on December 13, 2015, 03:49:21 AM: I'll second people saying wool, but clarify that merino wool is the best base and mid layer you can buy for it's quick dry and naturally scent free qualities. I'm going to a full on layering system next year, all merino with a good rain gear. Whisper silent is great when it's dry, but you may just have to wear the rain gear til you spot animals then take it off when you're on a stalk and accept getting wet. My setup will be merino base, shell jacket/pants that's water resistant/quick dry, then rain gear.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: metlhead on December 13, 2015, 04:20:51 PM: This season is so wet, I have given up on breathables and went to strictly PVC, but I am not moving either-boat hunting. Anyone know some med-heavy PVC brands with a camo pattern?
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: SeaRun1 on December 13, 2015, 04:44:51 PM: I have to second Alchase.

Stay away from Rivers West for all the reasons he stated. One to add would be they were my worst customer service experience I have had to date with a company.

SR1
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: trophyhunt on December 13, 2015, 05:22:13 PM: Quote from: Alchase on December 12, 2015, 11:44:44 PM
Quote from: Kill_kill on December 09, 2015, 06:12:45 PM
Riverswest is the best

I have to disagree

I spent a ton of money buying Rivers West jackets and pullovers with no more benefit then PVC.
River west will make you sweat like crazy and the soft pile soaks up a ton of water.

I have quit buying any "Gortex" breathable waterproof coats, pullovers, or gloves. None have lived up to the advertisement.
They all have leaked or like Rivers West, do not breath and make you sweat like crazy.

I use Polartech Fleece in light rain and Grungens Patreous pullovers in hard rain.

Goretex jackets that advertise "waterproof" should be sued for false advertisement, along with all of the "scent blocker BS.
yup, unless your sitting in a tree stand not moving. Rivers west sucks balls if your walking or hiking enough to sweat.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Bullkllr on December 13, 2015, 05:43:24 PM: Quote from: metlhead on December 13, 2015, 04:20:51 PM
This season is so wet, I have given up on breathables and went to strictly PVC, but I am not moving either-boat hunting. Anyone know some med-heavy PVC brands with a camo pattern?

Helly Hanson Impertec is pretty good and comes in camo. I'd call it medium/lighter weight pvc, probably won't stand up to blackberries. It is nice and flexible.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: fishngamereaper on December 14, 2015, 07:28:46 AM: Quote from: RadSav on December 13, 2015, 02:42:49 AM
I've been wearing UnderAmour rain gear the past three or four years. By far the quietest lightweight stuff I have ever used. So far not a single leak and it still looks like it did the day I took it out of the package. I'm very pleased with it!

I bought some of the UA pants a couple years back, zero complaints. They are out performing my Rivers West Jacket. With that said the style of clothing you choose is directly related to the style of hunting you do. I like to stay dry no matter what. River West doesn't breath but it will keep you dry and is great for sitting or still hunting. After several hours it does tend to shed water down the arms and eventually the sleeves get wet. It also will make you sweat if your putting the miles on. You just have to remember to stop and un zip to air out every once in while. I don't care for wool, never have. I just don't like knowing that Im going to get wet, regardless of how warm I am. I have some 20 year old Helly Hanson rain gear, its stretchable rubber and is my go to stuff for heavy rain.

I like the look of some of the new "waterproof" stuff but I will give it a couple years before jumping on the bandwagon.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: metlhead on December 14, 2015, 04:40:16 PM: Anyone have any input on the STORMR neoprene jackets?
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: huntingbaldguy on December 15, 2015, 12:30:47 AM: I'll be getting First Lite rain gear next year. Supposed to be pretty breathable and the reviews are really good on it.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: RadSav on December 15, 2015, 01:13:52 AM: Quote from: fishngamereaper on December 14, 2015, 07:28:46 AM
Quote from: RadSav on December 13, 2015, 02:42:49 AM
I've been wearing UnderAmour rain gear the past three or four years. By far the quietest lightweight stuff I have ever used. So far not a single leak and it still looks like it did the day I took it out of the package. I'm very pleased with it!

I bought some of the UA pants a couple years back, zero complaints. They are out performing my Rivers West Jacket. With that said the style of clothing you choose is directly related to the style of hunting you do. I like to stay dry no matter what. River West doesn't breath but it will keep you dry and is great for sitting or still hunting. After several hours it does tend to shed water down the arms and eventually the sleeves get wet. It also will make you sweat if your putting the miles on.

We have not had very good luck with Rivers West. Few things fit the wife well so she wore RW for about 10 years. Most were not waterproof after the first few weeks of hunting. Warranty is good if you have all your ducks in a row and don't mind the third degree. For the price it wasn't much of a value in our opinion. However, it's been good stuff for hunting in the snow.

I rarely ever wear rain pants. Have hated every pair I've owned. Got about a half dozen of them in the truck for emergencies, but I can't stand trying to walk with two pairs of pants on. I bought three pairs of Cabela's Gore-Tex bird pants before they were discontinued. That was about 12 years ago. Almost time to find another source for something similar. If Cabela's were to bring them back I would buy another two or three pairs in a heart beat. With a good UA or similar rain jacket with good length I have never gotten my thermals wet since getting the bird pants. That's a lot of NWT and west side rain storms!
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: Sitka_Blacktail on December 15, 2015, 01:31:50 AM: If it's really raining, I'm more worried about staying dry than being quiet. I wear Grundens vinyl and X-tra Tufs for those days. Western Washington rain muffles sound fairly well and there is usually some wind along with it. Sound isn't an issue. More worried about scent in swirling winds. Vinyl helps hold in the scent. If it's just wet out, I wear wool or fleece and pack some Frogg Toggs in my pack in case of light rain or snow.
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: RadSav on December 15, 2015, 01:56:36 AM: Quote from: Sitka_Blacktail on December 15, 2015, 01:31:50 AM
If it's really raining, I'm more worried about staying dry than being quiet. I wear Grundens vinyl and X-tra Tufs for those days. Western Washington rain muffles sound fairly well and there is usually some wind along with it. Sound isn't an issue.

I agree about sound on heavy rain days. Sneak up on them even in the loudest of raingear. One of the reasons I love hunting in the rain so much. I am always worried about how my jacket is going to fare when I try to shoot my bow. That eliminates a lot of the heavier bulky stuff.

Columbia used to have some great rainwear with a nylon exterior. Stuff wore like iron and was crazy good at blocking rain without getting clammy. It came in waterfowl colors, but I don't worry about that much when it's raining. Haven't seen the stuff since GI Joes went out of business. Probably like most Columbia's best stuff...one run and done >:(
Title: Re: Anyone find any quiet raingear that holds up against western wet?
Post by: lamrith on December 15, 2015, 10:22:53 AM: Quote from: RadSav on December 15, 2015, 01:13:52 AM
Quote from: fishngamereaper on December 14, 2015, 07:28:46 AM
Quote from: RadSav on December 13, 2015, 02:42:49 AM
I've been wearing UnderAmour rain gear the past three or four years. By far the quietest lightweight stuff I have ever used. So far not a single leak and it still looks like it did the day I took it out of the package. I'm very pleased with it!
With a good UA or similar rain jacket with good length I have never gotten my thermals wet since getting the bird pants. That's a lot of NWT and west side rain storms!
That was my downfall out hunting 2 weeks ago. I was fine (aside from hands soaked with non waterproof gloves) up walking around. soon as I sat down though I didn't catch it and my coat road up, water right into waist of rest of my layers. I didn't notice until it had soaked thru either which was 5min to late.. BRRRR Being 6'4" def has drawbacks!

I did notice that I could move "much quieter" in the rain. Both due to wet branches not snapping as loud as well as the pounding rain on vegetation makes a nice white noise to knock down any errant toe placements...