Was going through all my hunting gear and realized I hadn't wore my rain gear in awhile. When I tried it on I remembered I purchased the suit when I was a freshman in high school and it no longer fit. So I was wondering what are you guys wearing or liking these days? I'd like the suit to be lightweight and compact so I can throw in my turkeyvest or deer back pack and be able to throw it on when the rain comes.
Cabelas packable, it folds up and is stored in it's own pocket
got some frogg toggs a month ago
Cabela's Dry plus pant, KUIU Chugach rain jacket. Essential out here.
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I have cheap Frog Toggs packed for mountains. In southern MO I don't wear anything. I keep walking whether it's raining or not and usually sweating a lot so I just don't see a need for it. In the mountains I usually hunker down as it seems like the rain passes quickly out west.
For spring turkey a $20 dollar camo poncho and one of those screw in umbrellas are the ticket. The poncho is super light and keeps me, my vest, and even gun dry. If you put a hole in it camo duck tape is the fix and if you really rip it it's cheap to replace.
Usually it isn't cold enough. Might as well get wet from rain instead of sweat. When it's cold enough, I use an oilskin duck hunting jacket and some Cabelas goretex pullover pants or other insulated camo that has a waterproof membrane.
Sitka downpour. Awesome stuff!
I've had the Cabelas 4-Most Dry Plus for two years and have zero complaints. Cabelas makes a great product.
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I am a waterfowl hunter, and have gotten tired of being wet and uncomfortable when it rains...
In the past, I have worn Frogg Toggs, but after going through several coats in one season (including have the zipper break on a brand new jacket), I decided to go with something a bit better and more durable.
I did some research, and my three top picks were Sitka, Kuiu, and First Lite. Frankly, after talking to people that owned each, all were very happy.
My father owns both a Kuiu (Yukon) and a Sitka (Delta), and says that they are almost equal. The color pattern of the Kuiu is not optimal for waterfowl, and the coat is a bit longer (not made to wear over waders), where the Sitka is designed a bit better for waterfowl. However, my father does slightly favor to the Kuiu for overall comfort in the field....
I went with the Sitka, cause I was offered a new coat at 65% off of retail, and jumped on it...
Having had the opportunity to wear it in a couple of storms, I will say, that it works better (for keeping me dry and comfortable) than any other coat I have ever worn, and it is designed very well for waterfowl hunting.
Were waterfowling not my primary use, I would likely go with Kuiu or First Lite, and my purchase would be based on which I could get a better deal on.
Just a cheap poncho for me. And Inusually don't even break it out unless it is a down pour.
I like my cabelas dry plus
I've owned several pair, including a Frogg Togg that I feel absorbed the water rather than repelled it. Never again for those, and probably never again with any suit for turkey hunting.
At this point, I'd rather just get rained on, than sweat my nutz off. Pack Ziplocs for wood calls, once you can no longer stand getting poured on, go into the thick timber, go back to the truck, or go home.
I just get wet nowadays. The frog togs snag and rip too easily in the brush. They are seemingly made of paper towels in my hunting environment. My old USMC poncho with vintage woodland camo has saved me a few times though.
If I'm expecting rain, I'll pack my army poncho. But if I get caught out in it, I'll just tough it out. Freezers bags for the wallet, and calls. But I've been meaning to go get an ID at the DMV, and all I'll have to carry is that and a hunting license, and leave the wallet in the truck. Cause I'm paranoid I'll lose my wallet in the woods, did it once, never want to go through that again!
I have the Cabela's Rain Suede Dry Plus. I've only needed it a couple of times and that was back in New England, never in New Mexico. It kept me warm, dry, and importantly, it is quiet.
Cabelas MT050 rain suit.
Where you hunt will depend on how much you need a rain suit. When in Texas, I usually just bring a water resistant jacket I use during bow season. The chances of me getting poured on are very slim. I can deal with damp legs and a slight drizzle will evaporate quickly after the rain stops.
On the other hand, I purchased a rain suit just before hunting in South Dakota several years ago. It rained pretty hard on and off 75% of the trip and the temperature was not that much above freezing. I would have been completely miserable and risked hypothermia without a good rain suit. I could have sold my rain suit for double what I paid for it to my buddy that didn't bring his.
Either way buy high quality and one that doesn't sound like a potato chip bag when you move around. Also I suggest the bibs over the pants because they protect a little better from rain sneaking between your jacket and pants.