Post by: AKBowman on December 11, 2016, 08:54:38 PM
What brands does everyone like and why?
Post by: Eric M on December 11, 2016, 10:10:16 PM
Post by: davk on December 11, 2016, 10:28:50 PM
With that said Ill probably be replacing my old leaking rain gear with First Lite. I own a few of their other pieces and really like them. Have heard good things about the rain gear.
They make some noise, but if it's raining hard enough to wear rain gear it probably doesn't matter.I dont really agree with that ... in a few ways. Your going to get wet in a prolonged light rain. Its also frequently on/off rain all day. So your either going to be making noise or constantly changing in and out of rain gear every 15-30 minutes. Yes if its raining hard it usually doesn't matter but that's usually not the case.
Post by: Eric M on December 11, 2016, 10:32:29 PM
I'm considering switching to the cheaper Gander Mountain stuff that I have for day hunts. I used it for a week this year since everything else I have started leaking due to a few too many trips through thorns. Fleece outer is dead quite, and I dont destroy my high end stuff that I rely on in the backcountry.I see what you're saying. When it's a light rain like you are saying I have a heavy wool shirt thing my wife made me. It gets heavy though. I guess it depends on what kind of hunting you are doing too.
With that said Ill probably be replacing my old leaking rain gear with First Lite. I own a few of their other pieces and really like them. Have heard good things about the rain gear.They make some noise, but if it's raining hard enough to wear rain gear it probably doesn't matter.I dont really agree with that ... in a few ways. Your going to get wet in a prolonged light rain. Its also frequently on/off rain all day. So your either going to be making noise or constantly changing in and out of rain gear every 15-30 minutes. Yes if its raining hard it usually doesn't matter but that's usually not the case.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on December 11, 2016, 10:37:05 PM
Post by: davk on December 11, 2016, 10:49:46 PM
Yeah that's very true. I do a lot of backpack hunting and dawn to dusk day hunts a good distance from the vehicle so I like to keep my layers as dry as possible.I'm considering switching to the cheaper Gander Mountain stuff that I have for day hunts. I used it for a week this year since everything else I have started leaking due to a few too many trips through thorns. Fleece outer is dead quite, and I dont destroy my high end stuff that I rely on in the backcountry.I see what you're saying. When it's a light rain like you are saying I have a heavy wool shirt thing my wife made me. It gets heavy though. I guess it depends on what kind of hunting you are doing too.
With that said Ill probably be replacing my old leaking rain gear with First Lite. I own a few of their other pieces and really like them. Have heard good things about the rain gear.They make some noise, but if it's raining hard enough to wear rain gear it probably doesn't matter.I dont really agree with that ... in a few ways. Your going to get wet in a prolonged light rain. Its also frequently on/off rain all day. So your either going to be making noise or constantly changing in and out of rain gear every 15-30 minutes. Yes if its raining hard it usually doesn't matter but that's usually not the case.
Post by: dreadi on December 12, 2016, 12:43:41 AM
Post by: huntingbaldguy on December 12, 2016, 09:51:42 AM
I've used it a lot this late season though. In wind rain and snow. Gore tex is the way to go imo. It sweats a little onto your inner layer but i'd prefer that over the alternative. Bad thing is $450 for pants and jacket.
Post by: Tbob on December 12, 2016, 02:42:17 PM
For backcountry lightweight rain gear, I've been using the Kuiu Teton rain gear.. Crazy light weight, keeps me dry, but probably not the most durable if hiking through heavy brush or stickers..
Post by: whuppinstick on December 12, 2016, 03:22:52 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on December 12, 2016, 04:28:58 PM
Post by: AKBowman on December 12, 2016, 10:12:51 PM
I like the idea of it being a little heavier so it holds up on sticker brush. That and I can just pack a couple different weights of layering then throw the Chugach rain gear over the top and that is all I would need for an entire system.
Do any Kuiu Chugach wearers have experience wearing them on tough brushy hunts?
Post by: Magnum_Willys on December 12, 2016, 10:33:29 PM
If you are going thru heavy brush a lot no goretex item will stay dry - abrasion defeats goretex water repelancy.
Post by: 7mag. on December 12, 2016, 10:47:07 PM
Thanks all. I've been looking at the Kuiu Chugach line. Expensive and a bit heavier than some of their lighter lines but double the breathability raiting of even last years Kuiu Chugach line.
I like the idea of it being a little heavier so it holds up on sticker brush. That and I can just pack a couple different weights of layering then throw the Chugach rain gear over the top and that is all I would need for an entire system.
Do any Kuiu Chugach wearers have experience wearing them on tough brushy hunts?
My Chugach rain gear is 4 years old now, and its still awesome. I use it from September backpack hunts, to November Blacktail hunts. I got it covered in blood this year packing out an elk. Threw it in the wash, came out like new.
Post by: Harbor_hunter on December 14, 2016, 11:12:44 AM
Post by: kukusya on December 14, 2016, 11:26:00 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on December 14, 2016, 11:31:42 AM
Helly Hanson Impertech will keep you dry no matter what.
Hiking Uphill too ? Do they breathe at all ?
Post by: renrutbocaj on December 29, 2016, 04:47:24 PM
Post by: renrutbocaj on December 29, 2016, 04:56:21 PM
Post by: ian_padron on December 29, 2016, 05:18:45 PM
That being said, if you end up hunting WAY BACK or in open spaces high up, I'd opt for the Teton or Ultra NX. :twocents:
Post by: Skyvalhunter on December 29, 2016, 05:24:22 PM
Post by: Tbar on December 29, 2016, 06:00:48 PM
Post by: ian_padron on December 30, 2016, 09:08:39 PM
But did you get an animal on the high hunt
How does that affect my ability to recommend gear?
Post by: Magnum_Willys on December 30, 2016, 09:59:43 PM
Is anyone running Sitka dewpoint? Opinions?
I have the deepoint set. Once I got the chugach I put the dewpoint away. Dewpoint wouldnt holdup to all day wet like chugach would. I like chugach so well I pack it always even though its 50% heavier than dewpoint (which isnt much)
Post by: DJoakNuts on December 06, 2019, 07:44:11 PM
Save your money on permaloft Gold synthetic insulation that stays warm even if it’s wet. Check out the Sitka Kelvin hoody(2019) and use Vaseline on your feet.
Also, in regard to sleeping bags, check out mountain laurel designs and get a synthetic SPIRIT QUILT 28 ° and wear your clothes and non-gore-tex boots (with fresh socks).
Post by: Crunchy on December 06, 2019, 08:38:01 PM
kuiu Yukon, rocks.
This right here!!!!
Post by: Sliverslinger on December 06, 2019, 10:50:18 PM
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Post by: nwmein199 on December 07, 2019, 05:43:58 AM
I’ve tried all kinds of rain gear including high end stuff, both as a hunter and when I worked in the woods. I’ll keep a Kuiu chugach set for if I’m sitting in the rain and glassing and that keeps me bone dry. For Western WA real rain when busting brush through the jack firs and hiking all day, there literally is no rain gear out there that will keep you completely dry without sweating to death- so you’re wet either way. I don’t actually mind being wet so I just wear wool to keep me thermoregulated and accept that fact that I’ll be dry once I get back to the truck and change.
:yeah:
Post by: MtnMuley on December 07, 2019, 10:12:14 AM
Thanks all. I've been looking at the Kuiu Chugach line. Expensive and a bit heavier than some of their lighter lines but double the breathability raiting of even last years Kuiu Chugach line.
I like the idea of it being a little heavier so it holds up on sticker brush. That and I can just pack a couple different weights of layering then throw the Chugach rain gear over the top and that is all I would need for an entire system.
Do any Kuiu Chugach wearers have experience wearing them on tough brushy hunts?
I would highly recommend the Kutana line over the Chugach line if you're leaning that route. Personally, I'd go Yukon if I was buying KUIU.
Post by: MtnMuley on December 07, 2019, 10:15:24 AM
if youre busting brush, KUIU yukon is the ONLY choice in my opinion.
Have you personally tried Sitka's Stormfront or the Takur line from Kryptek in the same situations you've used the Yukon?
Post by: gee_unit360 on December 07, 2019, 11:40:12 AM
Post by: rackattack on December 07, 2019, 01:53:54 PM
Post by: lokidog on December 08, 2019, 09:59:16 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on December 09, 2019, 05:00:51 AM
Post by: huntnnw on December 10, 2019, 11:30:36 PM
Post by: Tschaefer72 on December 11, 2019, 12:32:31 AM
Post by: Grit dog on December 11, 2019, 09:14:10 PM
I'm not a local, but lived here long enough to know that unless I'm doing it wrong. My Klim snomachine coat might survive for a while, but even it would get tore up I think.
Been wearing a Gander Mtn jacket hunting coat that doesn't tear and is quiet. And long enough to cover my @ass when I sit on a stump or log.
Pants, Filson double front, plenty of oil. Best pants for busting brush, with some underarmor long johns never cold.
Post by: OltHunter on December 26, 2019, 11:03:15 PM
I would never pay more than $700 for each piece, but $350, yes.
I really like what schoeller puts out too plus Kryptek run up to 35" length which is the longest I've found for what I need.
Good combo of packability, breathability, and durability.
Haven't ran it through the gammit of stress tests so we will see how they hold up! DWR is insane, but also haven't found great reactivation instructions.
Post by: Piscatory_5 on December 27, 2019, 06:35:09 AM
How does that Kiui blend in in the green stuff? Looks better for eastside cover....Either of their patterns will work West side. I think I get more concealment from vias than Verde too be honest
Post by: MtnMuley on December 27, 2019, 11:30:25 PM
I settled on Kryptek Takur when the 50% off sale ran from a store without tax clearing them out.
I would never pay more than $700 for each piece, but $350, yes.
I really like what schoeller puts out too plus Kryptek run up to 35" length which is the longest I've found for what I need.
Good combo of packability, breathability, and durability.
Haven't ran it through the gammit of stress tests so we will see how they hold up! DWR is insane, but also haven't found great reactivation instructions.
Anxious to hear future reports on yours. Mine has been flawless.
Post by: 444Marlin on December 30, 2019, 07:35:11 PM
For the waterproof breathable stuff, I like the First Lite rain gear. Stormlight and Stormtight has held up well for me and is durable, waterproof and breathable.
Post by: Vo2max on January 26, 2020, 05:30:27 PM
Post by: optic2 on January 27, 2020, 02:34:00 AM
I have the Chugach and Yukon set ups from KUIU. I also hunt Western WA for Elk and the high alpine for BT and Bears. The Chugach is perfect for high alpine pursuits in my opinion especially before the snow falls. It is not as light weight as some of the ultra light gear you’ll see elsewhere but it is rather durable when busting through brush. The Yukon line is absolutely bomb proof and I wear that when I know cold and wet days are going to happen or as an outer layer when temps drop and snow falls. I do no have the Yukon pants (yet) but the jacket is great and has elbow pads perfect for prone position shooting or when crawling in on a stalk. I do wish my Chugach pants had knee pads like the Yukon’s do but under the Chugach I am typically wearing either KUIU Alpine or Pro pants or Sitka Timberline or Mtn Pants which both have pads. Good luck with your decision!
I muzzleloader hunt elk on the coast (2nd week October) and nothing is above 2000ft so it never really get too cold but can have some very rainy days. Would you recommend the Chugach or Yukon for my situation?
Post by: trophyhunt on January 27, 2020, 06:15:17 AM
Post by: Piscatory_5 on February 03, 2020, 10:40:48 PM
Chugach.I have the Chugach and Yukon set ups from KUIU. I also hunt Western WA for Elk and the high alpine for BT and Bears. The Chugach is perfect for high alpine pursuits in my opinion especially before the snow falls. It is not as light weight as some of the ultra light gear you’ll see elsewhere but it is rather durable when busting through brush. The Yukon line is absolutely bomb proof and I wear that when I know cold and wet days are going to happen or as an outer layer when temps drop and snow falls. I do no have the Yukon pants (yet) but the jacket is great and has elbow pads perfect for prone position shooting or when crawling in on a stalk. I do wish my Chugach pants had knee pads like the Yukon’s do but under the Chugach I am typically wearing either KUIU Alpine or Pro pants or Sitka Timberline or Mtn Pants which both have pads. Good luck with your decision!
I muzzleloader hunt elk on the coast (2nd week October) and nothing is above 2000ft so it never really get too cold but can have some very rainy days. Would you recommend the Chugach or Yukon for my situation?