Need new raingear (lightweight)

[northforkecap]

Time to buy new raingear. I have been using a less expensive Columbia version I bought many years ago and it finally gave up the ghost during a late season blacktail hunt. I hunt the Eagle Caps here in Oregon for elk in Sept and generally like my raingear to be lightweight and quiet as possible.
Thoughts and input are appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[6mm Remington]

I like the lightest weight garment that River's West makes. There are three different thicknesses of jackets they produce and they are very quiet, tough, well made, and have lots of features like removeable hoods, zippers under the armpits, longer tail on the back, etc. Also these are made out in Seattle area so those folks know about rain out there!

 

[SDbowhunter]

you looking for camo raingear or a solid color ?

 

[dp1077]

Might want to check out the Chugah series from KUIU.Comes in Vias camo or solid colors.

 

[OR Archer]

Under Armour Stealth rain gear is awesome stuff. Lightweight and packable.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=2457110148

 

[SDbowhunter]

When I don't need a camo rain jacket, I use a First Ascent Frontpoint jacket, its so lightweight and packable, you could probably fit it into a coffee mug if you tried hard enough, and I've stayed dry in multipule downpours. It's a three layer hardshell with softshell qualities in the torso so it breathes really well, you can move around and it blocks the wind. And best of all, it doesn't make that crinkle sound when you wear it which is so common on raingear.

 

[northforkecap]

I'm looking for camo gear for bowhunting. Thanks!

 

[northforkecap]

Thanks for all the input, everyone.

 

[Green&Gold]

Eastmans had a rain jacket review in a couple months back. For my use, I got the Cabelas space rain suit. It's one of the lightest models I could find and its camo. The drawback will probably be its durability - I wouldn't want to go through lots of thick or thorny cover with it. I'm guessing that would be a problem with all the ultralight rain gear, thought.

 

[Rob P]

I use a cabalas space rain jacket and gamehide pants. I wouldn't think space rain pants would hold up too long. For the price you can't beat it.

 

[cali_hornhunter]

i have the cabelas space rain jacket and pants in seclusion 3d it works great to keep u dry for a few days but eventually you'll get wet but thats if your in a downpour for days straight but other than that its great super quite for bowhunting

 

[worx53]

sitka- expensive but simply the best.

 

[coyhuntermn]

what about the Russell Outdoors L5 anyone used them? They were in the Eastmans review also and about the same price as the Space rain but appear more durable. Full length zippers on the pants worry me great to get them on and off but appear to be stiff and may make extra noise when walking can anyone comment on that?

 

[KimmesFarms]

Just picked up a Russel Outdoors L5 Cyclone today. Gander has them for 50% off. It seems very light and packable.

 

[jriggs]

+1 for the Sitka...i have the Stormfront Lite jacket and pants. they are $$$$$ but hands down....keep you dry in the craziest of rain storms...all day long!!!!

 

[twp1224]

Weight

I'm in the market for lightweight camo as well. Does anyone have actual weight of the raingear they use? I'm looking at Golite and Montbell pants and jackets because they are really light (around 10oz each). Sitka runs around 25oz for the jacket alone. I know Sitka is built for hunting, but i'm looking to stay dry with as little weight and space in my pack. KUIU is lighter 17-22oz, but do they pack down? Thanks in advance.

Aaron

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

Probably don't need to tell any of you this, but I will anyway. I bought the lightweight stuff from Cabelas that was mentioned. It is really good and super quiet too. I made sure that I got to my closest Cabelas (Grand Junction) and TRIED them on. Size that is listed on the label doesn't necessarily mean it will fit over your clothes, especially a heavier jacket. Just my take.

 

[Conrad8899]

I am happy with my cabelas space rain. I dont think it would hold up to the brush. My brother bought the russell outdoors cyclone jacket and pants. Thay seam to be really nice. I really liked the full length zipper legs.

 

[Bitterroot Bulls]

I am happy with my cabelas space rain. I dont think it would hold up to the brush.

I bought some Space Rain stuff a few years ago. I was bowhunting, it started to rain, I put on the pants, and three seconds later a small twig ripped a huge hole in them. They went straight back to Cabelas, who took care of me with a full refund.

 

[Maxhunter]

I have the KUIU Chugach and it's well worth the money. The seller for me was the pit zips which makes a difference when hiking. It also compacts pretty small.