Rain Gear time

[Kdkehoe]

So I?m looking into a rain gear layer.  SO many options. Of course the major brands come to mind in the hunting industry. Kuiu, FL, Sitka, Skre...

Anyways, does anyone have any good recommendations for a solid rain layer that isn?t one of these brands?

My ideal layer is quiet, packable and has put zips. But above all else quiet is preferred.  Open to suggestions.

 

[DTP]

Up until this year I had always worn military issued gortex rain gear. It keep my dry, but it was loud and didn't breath well....


I was leaning towards the dew point sitka, but I'll be all eyes on this thread! I'm interested in what people say.

 

[cohunter14]

If you're looking for something less expensive, Frogg Toggs might do the trick. I've never owned any, but have looked at them and I believe they would be pretty quiet. They also pack down to a very small size. I'm not sure what put zips are, so can't help you with that one.


Anyway, I know lots of hunters use these and recommend them. I've seen them for pretty cheap even in places like WalMart.

 

[joegiglianm@gmail.com]

Here in NM our storms are usually pretty quick and can can be hard hitting. I have always preferred a Xlarge poncho over anything else. Some of the military grade stuff that is quiet AND waterproof. With a poncho I am on and off fast and it keeps me, hands and gloves, my pack and bow covered. In a downpour I can hunker down and basically I have a tent for me and my equipment (and for emergency shelter). When the storm passes, just shake it out and go.

 

[Bull_Fighter]

I usually pack a $2 poncho and normally only see a few light rains. 2017 was the first year that I got dumped on. The poncho kept me fairly dry but didn't last too long before I shredded the whole thing walking through the aspens. The worst thing I experienced was my lower legs getting soaked from all the brush and the water trickling down into my once-waterproof boots. My clothing was all First Lite and dried very quickly! The boots were the hardest to get to dry out again.
This year I have invested in a nice pair of gaitors, which will solve the boot/lower leg problem, and I also bought a more substantial poncho to keep my upper body dry. I feel like this is all I need. Of course, who wouldn't want a brand new set of rain gear from one of the top brands? I just can't afford it right now so I will make due on a budget.

 

[Nicknotro1010]

depending on the brand , make sure it is popcan size packable, warrantee and wear it in the shower before you hunt . I will return things if they don't pass the shower test . saves you a soggy ass and a cold walk back to camp