Best back country rain pants?

[Ridge Runner]

I've had some bad experiences with waterproof pants. I had what I thought was a good pair of Cabelas gore tex pants but destroyed them after several days in the oak brush of the book cliffs. I had another pair with seams that leaked. What rain pants have you guys had the best luck with? I'd like something tough and light.

 

[ScottR]

Sitka, First Lite or Kryptek have all done really well for us.


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[Daubs]

I'm a big Cabela's gore-tex fan. But I don't hunt in rough country.

My buddy in Alaska calls it "Leak-tex" and giggled at my rain-wear.

His recommendation, helly hansen rainwear. Worth a look.

 

[Maxhunter]

KUIU works for me and I'm hard on stuff! Used it on my BC mountain goat hunt and it rained a lot..

 

[Timberstalker]

All I?ve ever tried is badlands. It seems to do fine for me but I?m sure there?s better.

 

[mntnguide]

My First Lite pants have gone through years of abuse and storms. I stand by them and will continue to

 

[bghunter]

I wouldnt buy KUIU, ripped two pants first seson on small brush.

 

[ScottR]

My Sitka?s have performed very well as well as my Kryptek stuff before that.


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[Daubs]

I ordered Kuiu Yukon jacket when I ordered a bunch of other stuff. Wanted to see how it fit and felt.

I liked it a lot. Fit was very different than my Cabela's Mto50 Gore-Tex rain wear. Fabric felt much more durable than the Mto50.

I ended up sending the Yukon jacket back, didn't really need it.

If the Cabela's gear fails, I would order the Kuiu Yukon.

 

[Fink]

Ive been pleased with my Sitka Downpour set. They're a touch heavier than some of the lightweight packable rain gear, but they don't leak, and have held up pretty well to midwestern thorns and such.

Sometimes, I think the best idea is to buy a cheap pair of frogg toggs. tough enough for a season or so, then throw them away when you rip them to shreds. Super light and packable.. I've always got a set in my truck.

 

[Retterath]

I bought a pair of pnuma endurance rain set this year and it was awesome, it worked great but I big reason is because they make them in talls in both jacket and pants. Held up great for me this year. it also has a lifetime warranty

 

[Dakota Drifter]

Ive been pleased with my Sitka Downpour set. They're a touch heavier than some of the lightweight packable rain gear, but they don't leak, and have held up pretty well to midwestern thorns and such.

Sometimes, I think the best idea is to buy a cheap pair of frogg toggs. tough enough for a season or so, then throw them away when you rip them to shreds. Super light and packable.. I've always got a set in my truck.

I use Sitka Downpour also. Have not found any rain gear that's quieter with out being heavier, bulkier or listed as rain repellent.

 

[RMM]

I also use Sitka downpour. They've held up well.

 

[Triple BB]

Kuiu Yukon pants are more durable than anything I've ever used. And that includes three pairs of Sitka pants...

 

[mallardsx2]

I use the cabelas packable. Better be sure not to snag it on any limbs though. It rips. But its super light and works reasonable well.

 

[mcseal2]

I got the First Lite SEAK jacket and Kuiu Yukon pants. I tried the Kryptek Koldo pants but they were to baggy a fit, I returned them and got the Kuiu. I haven't had them in a really bad downpour yet. I likely will in Alaska this fall.

A reasonably priced and effective lightweight jacket for possibilities of a short storm is the Marmon Precip. I've had good luck with mine in some 2-3hr storms while out fishing. It is a good hot weather rain jacket because it breathes pretty well. It is not a really tough jacket.

 

[jmwyoming]

I like my sitka cloudburst pants. I have hunted some rough country with them, no leaks, no problems.

 

[Triple BB]

If you watch Kuiu’s site, they have a couple sales a year...

 

[ppine]

For standing around Helly Hansen. For active hunting Filson wool pants or tincloth.