Thinking about a Rivers West Cape

[Newhunter1]

I'm thinking about getting new rain gear as my old packable cabelas gear is done. To many holes in in. I saw this on the River's West website and thought this would be a perfect addition for hunting in the rain. I don't think it would keep my legs as dry but I can deal with that as I'll probably be wearing layers of first lite merino wool. However should I be in the saddle and it starts to rain I think this would be perfect. I can open it up and have it fall behind my shoulders for shooting my bow.

Has anyone had the RW Cape and if so how is it?

Waterproof Hunting Cape

 

[Newhunter1]

Looking at the video of this...I stopped it at the 25 second mark...it appears to have a zippered pocket...can anyone confirm?

 

[hovering_above]

I've had this for a few seasons. Its extremely warm but it's huge. Doesn't pack up easy, but I don't have the compression sack. I don't think it was offered when I bought mine. The two snaps on the neck don't really hold it in place. I strapped it around the waist with a strap I made. And just push it off my head and shoulders when I need. This leaves it dangling but it's out of the way.
I used it on a reduction hunt two years ago in some pretty narly weather and it kept me warm and dry in the woods long after most other hunters had called it. Lead to a last second buck.
I moved to Rivers west jacket and pants. The cape is just to much, unless it's a late season hunt in really cold weather. My pockets aren't zippered. They're basically just a place to put your hands and let's you keep the cape in place.

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[Newhunter1]

I've had this for a few seasons. Its extremely warm but it's huge. Doesn't pack up easy, but I don't have the compression sack. I don't think it was offered when I bought mine. The two snaps on the neck don't really hold it in place. I strapped it around the waist with a strap I made. And just push it off my head and shoulders when I need. This leaves it dangling but it's out of the way.
I used it on a reduction hunt two years ago in some pretty narly weather and it kept me warm and dry in the woods long after most other hunters had called it. Lead to a last second buck.
I moved to Rivers west jacket and pants. The cape is just to much, unless it's a late season hunt in really cold weather. My pockets aren't zippered. They're basically just a place to put your hands and let's you keep the cape in place.

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Thanks...that's what I needed to know.

 

[Jammintree]

I’m also looking for one of these for THOSE days.

 

[bfriendly]

I've had this for a few seasons. Its extremely warm but it's huge. Doesn't pack up easy, but I don't have the compression sack. I don't think it was offered when I bought mine. The two snaps on the neck don't really hold it in place. I strapped it around the waist with a strap I made. And just push it off my head and shoulders when I need. This leaves it dangling but it's out of the way.
I used it on a reduction hunt two years ago in some pretty narly weather and it kept me warm and dry in the woods long after most other hunters had called it. Lead to a last second buck.
I moved to Rivers west jacket and pants. The cape is just to much, unless it's a late season hunt in really cold weather. My pockets aren't zippered. They're basically just a place to put your hands and let's you keep the cape in place.

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It looks very warm