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Title: Rain Gear
Post by: KYTURKEY on April 19, 2015, 10:16:27 AM
What kind of rain gear does everyone use?  I've had two sets of frog toggs and they both leaked. Wanting to see what else there is. A blind is not an option, so that is out of the question.

Thanks,
Patrick
Title: Re: Rain Gear
Post by: KYFrid on April 19, 2015, 10:21:43 AM
I have the cabelas gore tex MT50 jacket and pants. Its held up well over the years. It was hard to spend that much at first, but I also use it for deer season as well. 
Title: Re: Rain Gear
Post by: coyotetrpr on April 19, 2015, 10:55:29 AM
I've used the Frog Toggs for a few years with no problems. Although, I am nervous about how fragile they seem. I don't think it would take much to tear the heck out of them.
Title: Re: Rain Gear
Post by: sixbird on April 19, 2015, 12:15:56 PM
I use a house roof myself... ;)
Actually I have some old "rain suede" from Cabelas that works fairly well...
Title: Re: Rain Gear
Post by: Turkeyman11 on April 19, 2015, 04:56:04 PM
Sitka gear for me.  Took me awhile to break down and buy it but I get plenty of use out of it since it rains quite a bit out West during elk season.  Pretty speedy though.
Title: Re: Rain Gear
Post by: Gobspur on April 19, 2015, 06:15:20 PM
cabelas MT050 gortex
Title: Re: Rain Gear
Post by: West Augusta on April 19, 2015, 07:15:28 PM
Gander Mountain Camo Gore Tex.  Getting a little snug.  I think it shrunk a little in all the rain.  :TooFunny: :TooFunny:
Title: Re: Rain Gear
Post by: turkey_slayer on April 19, 2015, 07:48:40 PM
If you want rain gear that actually want leak your going to have to fork out a lot of cash. Gore tex or dry plus is a joke in an all day soaker or heavy rain unless you can find military grade Gore tex.  This is no secret in the hiking world. If it's warm I just get wet. If it's a light rain/mist and cool I use the cabelas space rain but you will still get wet in an all day rain. I tried frog toggs years ago but they were soaked thru on the first day. Manufacturers like to deceive with their advertising. Waterproof doesn't mean waterproof to them. Vinyl does good but you will be so wet from sweat you might as well not even wear it.
Title: Re: Rain Gear
Post by: USMC0331 on April 19, 2015, 08:07:07 PM
Rivers West
Title: Re: Rain Gear
Post by: tomstopper on April 19, 2015, 08:13:39 PM
I just use my old military poncho but I know a guy at work who swears by the Revivex product to waterproof whatever he wears
Title: Re: Rain Gear
Post by: USMC0331 on April 19, 2015, 10:28:24 PM
Quote from: tomstopper on April 19, 2015, 08:13:39 PM
I just use my old military poncho but I know a guy at work who swears by the Revivex product to waterproof whatever he wears
That stuff works great.
Title: Re: Rain Gear
Post by: trb136 on April 19, 2015, 10:52:22 PM
Patrick look into first-lite. It's expensive but worth Every penny!
Title: Re: Rain Gear
Post by: kyturkeyhunter4 on April 19, 2015, 11:30:13 PM
Quote from: KYTURKEY on April 19, 2015, 10:16:27 AM
What kind of rain gear does everyone use?  I've had two sets of frog toggs and they both leaked. Wanting to see what else there is. A blind is not an option, so that is out of the question.

Thanks,
Patrick
Ive used Bass Pro for years, and never had any problems with them.
Title: Rain Gear
Post by: mudhen on April 20, 2015, 12:05:45 AM
Sitka...


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Title: Re: Rain Gear
Post by: mgm1955 on April 20, 2015, 12:26:10 AM
Sitka without a doubt. Rivers West next best. Hunted both for years and will stay absolutely dry.
Title: Re: Rain Gear
Post by: Treynolds on April 20, 2015, 01:01:06 AM
I have no rain gear, so I can't speak on that. But, I do believe you will get your money's worth this season alone no matter how expensive it is! Lol the rain is relentless!