Just want to throw this out there. I need some feedback on what everyone uses for rain gear. For years I brought out one of those Mossy Oak tree umbrellas and used that when it rains. It's not always the easiest to use when trying to hunt in good cover. Also this is my first year in a saddle and with the range the saddle gives me, the stationary umbrella will not do me any good. So back to my question, what kind of rain gear does everyone use? Does it really keep you dry?
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Rain Gear?
- Thread starter oldsouth
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Frogg togg for me
I used a combo of mil spec rain poncho and/or scentlok rain gear.
NikoTheBowHunter
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Badlands rain gear. Bit on the expensive side even with a 50% discount. But lifetime warranty and they keep you dry. Have used mine for 2 seasons now and still look brand new.
I’ve always used frogg toggs, but I do buy a new set every yearor two if I’m lucky...
Keeps me bone dry tho!
$35-45 bucks ain’t too bad either.
Keeps me bone dry tho!
$35-45 bucks ain’t too bad either.
I used to have a set of frogg toggs and felt like after a little while the rain would slowly seep in and soak me. Is that why @Mschmeiske you buy a new set every year? Or another reason?
hokiehunter373
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I haven't actually owned any yet but when I looked into this topic last year it led me to Rivers West
I got soaked last year in a monsoon after it started seeping in so I picked up some Rivers West after the season. I have both the Frontier and Pioneer. Will see if it works as hyped but can’t be worse than what I had.
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ricky racer
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What gear were you in that starting seeping in? Frogg toggs??
I usually put a hole in the crotch or knees from hopping fences, briars or resting my knees on a tree while in the saddle.
flamefield
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Any brand using goretex membrane and columbia boots.
George, from Walmart. Lightweight polyester not seam sealed. Good for a quick shower, not an extended downpour.
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I don't run rain gear from hunting companies. It's too expensive for what you get and the top stuff doesn't go on sale. I would watch the deep discount sites (sierra trading post, campsaver, steep and cheap, mountain steals, and the occasional clearance on rei, backcountry, etc) and buy a jacket and pants with Goretex 3 layer pro shell (that is if you are going for breathability) from one of the top outdoor companies (Arc'teryx, Outdoor Research, etc). They just have a bigger market share and research money (developed a lot of the tech that hunting companies use). You should be able to get a jacket for $150 that would cost you $800 if it was made by a hunting company and was camo (if any hunting companies even make something comparable). But this requires patiently looking once a week until you strike gold.
The type of membrane matters very much, especially regarding low term durability. The single layer type are compromised very easily. The dirty secret is most hunting companies use the cheapest goretex available (paclite.....I'm looking at you Sitka). I have a Sitka Downpour jacket and would not recommend it. I got it half off, but full price was over $300 and is paclite and has design flaws.
There are a few proprietary membranes that mimick goretex 3 layer pro shell, such as Helly Hansen Pro. I have an HH Odin jacket and pants that I like very much.
For sitting in the rain where breathability is not important, then a total blocking layer keeps me much more comfortable than goretex. I run Helly Hansen Impertech at that time (what deep sea fishermen often wear).
Lastly, venting is more important than breathable membrane. I won't buy a jacket that I will wear while walking any distance that does not have pit zippers at least. I forget who did the study, but around 95% of the water vapor that escapes a jacket leaves via the openings in it and not through the goretex or whatever.
The type of membrane matters very much, especially regarding low term durability. The single layer type are compromised very easily. The dirty secret is most hunting companies use the cheapest goretex available (paclite.....I'm looking at you Sitka). I have a Sitka Downpour jacket and would not recommend it. I got it half off, but full price was over $300 and is paclite and has design flaws.
There are a few proprietary membranes that mimick goretex 3 layer pro shell, such as Helly Hansen Pro. I have an HH Odin jacket and pants that I like very much.
For sitting in the rain where breathability is not important, then a total blocking layer keeps me much more comfortable than goretex. I run Helly Hansen Impertech at that time (what deep sea fishermen often wear).
Lastly, venting is more important than breathable membrane. I won't buy a jacket that I will wear while walking any distance that does not have pit zippers at least. I forget who did the study, but around 95% of the water vapor that escapes a jacket leaves via the openings in it and not through the goretex or whatever.
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I use cabelas space rain.
I have also been known to get creative.
I now own a monstrosity made by hawk. I haven’t used it yet in the rain but judging from initial setup it will keep me dry. I just need to hire someone to pack it in and set it up for me.
I have also been known to get creative.
I now own a monstrosity made by hawk. I haven’t used it yet in the rain but judging from initial setup it will keep me dry. I just need to hire someone to pack it in and set it up for me.