I just received the new UL Dew Point jacket from Sitka. I reviewed their Dewpoint jacket and pants last year, giving them very high marks. While certainly light (12.5 oz for the jacket), especially considering they were feature rich, I've been wanting an even lighter rain jacket for those times where rain isn't overly likely or short in duration (common in the Rockies).
I've had (and still have) some uber light rain jackets, but none of them are three layer jackets and while they work in a pinch, certainly leave some to be desired in heavier and/or steady rain. Three layer Gore should perform much better in those conditions, while still being in the "uber" light category.
This jacket in size Large weighs a scant 7.2 oz (size Large).
It utilizes the newest Gore—EPe (expanded polyethylene) to help with the weight, but also is pretty bare bones. No pit zips, no adjustment on the hood, but does have an adjustable hem and two zippered slash pockets.
It also packs up pretty small—close to beer can small.
With a 20 denier fabric it still should be reasonably durable.
I plan on giving it go Spring bear hunting and also plan on taking it on this year's Bob Marshall Wilderness Open (as well as hiking my local single track trails).
I've had (and still have) some uber light rain jackets, but none of them are three layer jackets and while they work in a pinch, certainly leave some to be desired in heavier and/or steady rain. Three layer Gore should perform much better in those conditions, while still being in the "uber" light category.
This jacket in size Large weighs a scant 7.2 oz (size Large).
It utilizes the newest Gore—EPe (expanded polyethylene) to help with the weight, but also is pretty bare bones. No pit zips, no adjustment on the hood, but does have an adjustable hem and two zippered slash pockets.
It also packs up pretty small—close to beer can small.
With a 20 denier fabric it still should be reasonably durable.
I plan on giving it go Spring bear hunting and also plan on taking it on this year's Bob Marshall Wilderness Open (as well as hiking my local single track trails).
