Probably been mentioned before, but do you guys have any recommendations for QUIET and breathable waterproof rain suit in Mossy Oak? Thanks.
I've been really impressed with the Cabelas space suit. Now the material isn't ultra quiet but when I'm sitting in the rain whether for deer (rifle) or turkey it doesn't require enough movement for that to really be bothersome. Usually the woods are loud when it's raining anyhow. I'm more concerned with just staying dry and they're great for that. Longest sit was five hours in an absolute downpour and I stayed bone dry. Also pack down small enough that you can always carry them with you.
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I have the space rain as well, nothing quiet about it, but if it raining I am not that worried about noise. If it's really raining I am headed for the truck!
I been running the Kuiu Yukon gear.. It too is noisy but will keep you dry from the rain. I wouldn't suggest hiking around w it on though. It doesn't breath and you'll defeat the purpose of wearing it.
i put up one or two ground blinds in good spots i can get to really fast and hunt them on rainy days, my nice calls dont like to get wet!
X2 on Cabela's space suit. I wore it twice on New Foundland Moose hunts through the "tuck" weed, no issues, very packable. I always carry a cheap $5 poncho in my vest in case of a thunderstorm.
I have owned several over the years. My favorite is a mossy oak one I picked up at Walmart. It was affordable, quiet, and comfortable.
Don't shoot the messenger for the price tag, but I have a set of Sitka Cloudburst in Subalpine camo that is really nice. I am not a super fan that believes everything Sitka or Kuiu makes is perfect, but this rain gear is great. It isn't noisy, but then again it isn't fleece. The thing I like about it is that it is sturdy enough to know you have something to protect you from wind and rain, light enough to not be a rubber suit, ventilated well enough to not make you hot, and somewhat packable. I am not a fan of rain gear generally, but I will give these a five star.
Quote from: 3bailey3 on January 25, 2021, 07:43:55 PM
i put up one or two ground blinds in good spots i can get to really fast and hunt them on rainy days, my nice calls dont like to get wet!
X2... this right here ...
I also use the Cabelas Space Rain Gear, I bought a 3xl several years ago. Sadly I tore a hole in it on a barbwire fence and went to get a new one.They still make it but not in 3xl, THE reason I got the 3 xl is it is big enough to cover my vest and calls in the rain!!
If camo color can be overlooked Columbia makes great rain gear. They use to have it in Breakup but have not seen it for a few years now.
I like the cabelas gear as others have mentioned. Folds up tight and extremely light.
Living where we rarely have to deal with rain while hunting, I just have one of the "el cheapo" vinyl rain suits. It is both noisy and has a sheen to it. I have plans to travel to hunt turkeys in places where dealing with rain is probably going to be a regular issue. Once I get back home, I probably won't ever have the need to be "waterproof" again.
My question, then, is this: Does anybody know of an inexpensive camo rain suit that is made of a material that is not noisy and does not have a "shine" to it when wet?
Thanks guys for all the feedback. I watched some reviews on the Cabela's space rain suit this morning. For the money, probably go with this one. Also small when packed up. Planning some out of state hunts so want something just in case.
QuoteMy question, then, is this: Does anybody know of an inexpensive camo rain suit that is made of a material that is not noisy and does not have a "shine" to it when wet?
I don't worry about the shine, everything shines when it's raining. I don't even worry about it being camo. I wear my fishing bibs in forest green and a cheap camo raincoat. I have killed a bunch of birds in that outfit and I never felt like it spooked them. I like being dry. On down pour days I wear the full Helly hansen fishing suit and just wear my vest over the coat. I put any calls that can't get wet in the truck and don't take them. A vest dries easy. As to noise, yeah I haven't seen any that are quiet and dry. The Helly Hansen isn't to noisy.
Here's what I wear in the rain:
These bibs - https://www.amazon.com/Helly-Hansen-Workwear-Mandal-Fishing/dp/B005LB8G4A/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=helly+hansen+rain+gear&qid=1612113787&sr=8-5
This coat - https://www.amazon.com/Frogg-Toggs-Action-Jacket-Realtree/dp/B07D4MJG6D/ref=sr_1_41?crid=1S2OSTT5G1WGO&dchild=1&keywords=frogg%2Btoggs%2Brain%2Bjacket&qid=1612114137&sprefix=frog%2Btoggs%2Caps%2C348&sr=8-41&th=1&psc=1
Frog Toggs
I agree with the Cabela's recommendations but would look into the Gore Tex line they carry, I have the jacket and it packable (stuffs into interior chest pocket). Believe its the MT050 line.
How quiet? If it's raining the woods are already pretty noisy. Ive got a set of frogg toggs in Bottomland camo that work great. Only complaint is they don't like briars. Tore a hole in the pants on some sawbriar one time. Patched it up and still use them on occasion
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Quote from: trkehunr93 on February 01, 2021, 11:58:17 AM
I agree with the Cabela's recommendations but would look into the Gore Tex line they carry, I have the jacket and it packable (stuffs into interior chest pocket). Believe its the MT050 line.
I have a similar set it sounds. Cabelas Rain Suede or MT050(can't recall which one it is or maybe they are one and the same). It is quiet and keeps me dry.
Quote from: catman529 on February 01, 2021, 12:17:25 PM
How quiet? If it's raining the woods are already pretty noisy. Ive got a set of frogg toggs in Bottomland camo that work great. Only complaint is they don't like briars. Tore a hole in the pants on some sawbriar one time. Patched it up and still use them on occasion
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yeah I got a set of the Frogg Toggs in Bottomland as well. Ripped the bottom pant leg other day while I work them to work. My fault. So that's why I was searching for something else
Agree on the briars. They snag easy.
Trying this this year https://www.midwayusa.com/product/939192329
Frogg Toggs from Academy Sports!
Mossy Oak Frogg Toggs
I ended up going with the Cabelas packable gear. It doesn't breathe very good, but man it works and it was reasonably priced. That's my recommendation!
I splurged several years ago and bought a mildly expensive rain suit from Cabela's. It's quiet, compact, water proof, and lightweight but be warned, it doesn't like the clothes dryer even on low heat. :( >:(
I also use Frogg Toggs about as much as any other. It's also compact but not as tear resistant as the Cabela's.
Years ago, probably 25 years ago, I bought a Mossy oak set. Jacket and pants. Almost puked back then, paying $200 for that set for rain gear. It was somewhat breathable but got hot quick if it stopped raining and you hiked far. It was a soft material with no shine.
It was expensive for the time but lasted, mainly because you wore it a limited amount of times a year. I still have it. Not as water proof, faded somewhat but it was well worth the money.
It's hard to justify the money of a Kuiu, first lite, Sitka, forest River set but it may very well last you 25 years if cared for. And keep you in the woods longer. I've taken many birds after a rain let up. Usually have the woods to yourself. A suit like this is hand wash, drip dry or hang in the shower. A dryer will melt the lining material. I'd check rivers west for something similar to this. They may be somewhat cheaper.
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