Post by: vaz,,66 on October 23, 2017, 08:00:10 AM
I've got to the point that i need to upgrade my rain gear and i would like to hear from you guys what you use for your backcountry hunt.
Post by: jackelope on October 23, 2017, 08:09:32 AM
Post by: kselkhunter on October 23, 2017, 08:22:26 AM
For late October and November hunts with heavy rain and snow, I go with the Sitka Coldfront top and bottom. Heavier to pack, but extremely waterproof. And lined with thin fleece to keep the warmth in better.
I also have some less expensive Rivers West camo gear that is waterproof and holds up well that I sometimes pack if I don't feel like lugging the heavier Sitka gear along.
Regardless of which gear you buy, getting it dried out every night in the backcountry is critical or you're putting on wet gear every morning..... :twocents:
Post by: RB on October 23, 2017, 09:06:00 AM
Post by: fillthefreezer on October 23, 2017, 09:48:20 AM
Regardless of which gear you buy, getting it dried out every night in the backcountry is critical or you're putting on wet gear every morning..... :twocents:how are you getting your rain gear dry? i think ive accomplished this maybe 10% of the time...
Post by: kselkhunter on October 23, 2017, 09:49:48 AM
I use my tipi with stove for the late October and November hunts where I know heavy rain and snow are expected.Regardless of which gear you buy, getting it dried out every night in the backcountry is critical or you're putting on wet gear every morning..... :twocents:how are you getting your rain gear dry? i think ive accomplished this maybe 10% of the time...
Post by: fillthefreezer on October 23, 2017, 11:09:48 AM
I use my tipi with stove for the late October and November hunts where I know heavy rain and snow are expected.gotcha. jealous..
Post by: Katmai Guy on October 23, 2017, 11:37:38 AM
Post by: vaz,,66 on October 23, 2017, 05:34:31 PM
Post by: huntnnw on October 23, 2017, 05:35:52 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on October 23, 2017, 05:51:43 PM
I upgraded from the Cabelas MT050 stuff. That stuff was good while it was, but when it failed, it failed miserably
Post by: vaz,,66 on October 23, 2017, 05:56:59 PM
Kuiu chugach. Never been wet
Are they quite?
Post by: cougforester on October 23, 2017, 06:04:21 PM
Post by: Mtnwalker on October 23, 2017, 06:20:39 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on October 23, 2017, 06:27:58 PM
Post by: zwickeyman on October 23, 2017, 07:02:27 PM
Post by: spoonman on October 23, 2017, 07:34:20 PM
Kuiu Yukon pants and coat, great stuff.
:yeah:
Post by: yakimanoob on October 23, 2017, 08:00:05 PM
Stay away from First Lite. I'm disgusted at the quality of the pants that I own (merino wool) and their customer service was frankly revolting.Bummer to hear that about First Lite. There's no excuse for bad customer service. Period.
I'm getting a bit jaded on the idea of merino wool in the first place. It's a great material, don't get me wrong, but for most hunting (and most outdoor sports) applications, it's just simply not durable enough.
Post by: cougforester on October 23, 2017, 08:11:57 PM
Stay away from First Lite. I'm disgusted at the quality of the pants that I own (merino wool) and their customer service was frankly revolting.Bummer to hear that about First Lite. There's no excuse for bad customer service. Period.
I'm getting a bit jaded on the idea of merino wool in the first place. It's a great material, don't get me wrong, but for most hunting (and most outdoor sports) applications, it's just simply not durable enough.
Yep. I drank the Kool-Aid for it, and I'm paying for it. Once these pants are ripped up enough (bought them this summer, will have 5-6 patches sewn on by the end of this hunting season) I'll be going back to Sitka. Althought Kuiu is getting a lot of love on this thread.
Post by: Hectocotylus on October 23, 2017, 09:56:06 PM
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Post by: pashok23 on October 23, 2017, 10:20:26 PM
Kuiu Yukon pants and coat, great stuff.:yeah:
Post by: Seahawk12 on October 23, 2017, 10:38:18 PM
A storm front came in and i hinted with big black garbage bags between my long underwear and camo.
It was a little noisy but it kept me dry.
Mostly. :chuckle:
Post by: Elkcollector82 on October 23, 2017, 11:03:46 PM
https://www.pnumaoutdoors.com/selkirk-all-weather-hunting-jacket
Post by: Tim in Wa. on October 24, 2017, 05:45:59 AM
As stated any rain gear that is breathable will soak through eventually.If I'm just sitting for a long time in heavy rain I will usually pull a syl.nylon poncho over me and my pack
Tim
Post by: lewy on October 24, 2017, 06:18:13 AM
Post by: skeeter 20i on October 24, 2017, 08:06:29 AM
I once forgot my rain gear.
A storm front came in and i hinted with big black garbage bags between my long underwear and camo.
It was a little noisy but it kept me dry.
Mostly. :chuckle:
You're not the only one who has had to do the "emergency garbage bag poncho" trick. :tup:
Post by: savagehunter on October 24, 2017, 10:54:30 AM
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Post by: SemperFidelis97 on November 03, 2017, 07:29:59 AM
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Post by: Milkman on November 03, 2017, 10:05:35 AM
Sitka cloudburst has served me well.
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I was looking at these. Thought they may be a lil loud?.... thoughts? Thx
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on November 03, 2017, 03:25:47 PM
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Post by: trophyhunt on November 09, 2017, 02:36:04 PM
Post by: JakeLand on November 09, 2017, 08:00:13 PM
Has anyone tried or know anyone that has tried this gear? Their warranty seems top shelf. Prices aren’t bad either.yep !!! Bought the wapiti all weather pants and coat they are lifetime guaranteed and they worked flawless for the 3 days of crap weather during modern deer!!
https://www.pnumaoutdoors.com/selkirk-all-weather-hunting-jacket
I will be out all weekend wearing them up high in the snow and give them a true test but so far they are my favorite of all
Post by: andr3wxmma on November 22, 2017, 06:17:43 PM
Someone needs to buy this jacket and let us know how it is, it’s only 800.00. It’s from OR and built for the military. Pants are the same price.Built for the military makes me laugh, the wet weather gear they give us is trash made by the lowest bidder.
Post by: GOING2HUNT on November 22, 2017, 06:27:48 PM
Jackets- I have several jackets I could pack depending on temp.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on November 22, 2017, 06:34:17 PM
Kuiu Chugach:yeah: And they dry quickly even without heat. In no heat back country wool base layer and chugach outer is a winner - sleep in the base layer and the chugach dries overnight ( or in an hour or so usually). The mid layer is a challenge to dry in no heat tent but if you control your venting and pace you should be able to keep it dry with the chugach.
Post by: Stickerbush on November 22, 2017, 07:38:47 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on November 22, 2017, 08:32:29 PM
Anyone have experience with the cheap kuiu teton gear?check their site friday first thing might get a set 40% off.
Post by: highside74 on November 22, 2017, 09:06:22 PM
Post by: fishngamereaper on November 22, 2017, 09:57:35 PM
Post by: Kazekurt on November 22, 2017, 10:17:25 PM
Anyone have experience with the cheap kuiu teton gear?
I have the Yukon set, the chugach pants, and the Teton set. The Yukon set is the heaviest and most durable. The chugach is still fairly durable but is light enough to be packable and worn over another pair of pants. I have never worn the Teton set, But it is extremely lightweight so I question it's durability. So far, everything I've worn from kuiu has been outstanding. Kuiu rain gear is not particularly quiet but it will definitely keep you dry. If you're interested in the Teton set I'll sell you mine. Size large, pants still in packaging, both never worn.
Post by: Stickerbush on November 23, 2017, 08:17:46 AM
Anyone have experience with the cheap kuiu teton gear?
I have the Yukon set, the chugach pants, and the Teton set. The Yukon set is the heaviest and most durable. The chugach is still fairly durable but is light enough to be packable and worn over another pair of pants. I have never worn the Teton set, But it is extremely lightweight so I question it's durability. So far, everything I've worn from kuiu has been outstanding. Kuiu rain gear is not particularly quiet but it will definitely keep you dry. If you're interested in the Teton set I'll sell you mine. Size large, pants still in packaging, both never worn.
Thanks but I would need a bigger size
Post by: Tbob on December 02, 2017, 04:37:02 PM
And like a few others, I’m done with Firstlite. Everything I’ve bought from them has fallen apart (even the Red Desert boxers) and the customer service is crap ( in my experience at least).
Post by: TommyGun496 on December 14, 2017, 05:33:56 AM
I've had great experience with First Lite cust.service,no complaints.
As stated any rain gear that is breathable will soak through eventually.If I'm just sitting for a long time in heavy rain I will usually pull a syl.nylon poncho over me and my pack
Tim
:yeah:
Post by: VortekNW on February 15, 2018, 01:08:17 PM
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Post by: Kit Carson on February 16, 2018, 05:04:40 PM
Gore Tex, camo, & cheap!
$60 for the set. Sportsmans Guide
Post by: Avalanche on February 16, 2018, 05:10:45 PM
Old German flecktarn military surplus bibs and jacket.
Gore Tex, camo, & cheap!
$60 for the set. Sportsmans Guide
There are some great values in milsurp gear these days. I use Danner ICH milsurp boots ($100 new on Ebay) for backcountry hunting and they definitely hunt better than the $300 Scarpas they replaced.
For rain gear I have the Kuiu Chugach set and have been happy with it over 4 seasons of general season backpack hunting.
Post by: L8NITE on February 16, 2018, 05:26:34 PM
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Post by: dreamingbig on February 22, 2018, 01:33:49 PM
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Post by: spoonman on February 22, 2018, 01:47:42 PM
Post by: Houndhunter on February 22, 2018, 04:56:02 PM
I have kuiu Yukon pants and jacket and I have been in some nasty nasty rain storms and never got wet a but. I am however looking for something hackable for back country hunts/hikes that is light weight. Chugach or ultra NX???
Chugach
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Post by: 7mmfan on June 15, 2018, 09:47:33 AM
call me stupid, no raingear, i prefer my heavy jackets with a rain hat
Not stupid, just wet :chuckle: I like being dry. Actually being wet is one of my least favorite things on earth.
Post by: huntnnw on July 30, 2018, 10:52:31 PM
Post by: addicted on July 30, 2018, 11:18:01 PM
First lite storm tight for when I know it's gonna suck.
Space rain packs the size of a baseball and they have been on sale pretty cheap.
Post by: buglebrush on July 31, 2018, 07:56:05 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on July 31, 2018, 09:29:33 AM
Kuiu Chugach:yeah: It actually works. I always have a set in my pack.
Post by: Molon5labe on August 01, 2018, 01:40:40 PM
Post by: baker5150 on August 01, 2018, 02:27:18 PM
Kuiu Ultra NX for "just in case" and Kuiu Yukon for those days when you've got to wear it all day.
Thats a mortgage payment.
Post by: 7mmfan on August 01, 2018, 02:31:38 PM
Kuiu Ultra NX for "just in case" and Kuiu Yukon for those days when you've got to wear it all day.
Thats a mortgage payment.
:chuckle:
Post by: Duckslayer89 on August 01, 2018, 03:29:56 PM
Post by: shallowforks on August 09, 2018, 09:44:16 PM
Post by: yakimanoob on August 10, 2018, 10:31:19 AM
Carry a roll of tenacious tape in your pack in case you get a rip.:yeah:
Never leave home without it!