Best rain gear for back packing in for elk

ChrisAU

WKR
Joined
Jan 12, 2018
Messages
6,175
Location
SE Alabama
Chance of rain where I was for 2nd rifle last season was 0% for the entire week.

It rained every night, one night from sunset to about 30 minutes before sunrise.
 

whitingja

WKR
Joined
Jun 24, 2012
Messages
737
Location
Cheyenne,wy
My buddy bought a pair and tore the bottoms within the first few minutes on a branch. Not very durable. But if you are in easy terrain its an option.
 

sneaky

"DADDY"
Joined
Feb 1, 2014
Messages
10,093
Location
ID
My experience with Silnylon is it allows water to run off as long as it’s not contacting another surface,like your skin or other clothing layers.

That said I’d be interested to hear how this turns out if you get it.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Yeah, that stuff wicks water

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
 

sneaky

"DADDY"
Joined
Feb 1, 2014
Messages
10,093
Location
ID
Kryptek Jupiter set is pretty reasonable

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
 
Joined
May 11, 2018
Messages
19
Anyone have any advice for rain gear that you can use as an outer shell? For instance to use in the later seasons or winter fishing over the top of a puffy? Trying to find something that is light enough for the archery season yet durable enough to hunt in use year round and possible wear more often than the occasional storm that rolls through. Thoughts?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 

fngTony

Super Moderator
Staff member
Joined
Jan 18, 2016
Messages
5,260
Anyone have any advice for rain gear that you can use as an outer shell? For instance to use in the later seasons or winter fishing over the top of a puffy? Trying to find something that is light enough for the archery season yet durable enough to hunt in use year round and possible wear more often than the occasional storm that rolls through. Thoughts?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That’s exactly why I bought this https://www.campsaver.com/mammut-masao-hs-hooded-jacket-men-s.html. Only downside is it’s a lefty zipper but I got used to it. My large is 13oz packs well but not as small as the cabelas space rain. It passed the down pour test several times.
 
Joined
May 11, 2018
Messages
19

cnelk

WKR
Joined
Mar 1, 2012
Messages
6,967
Location
Colorado
Of all my years archery elk hunting in Sept, 2013 was the wettest - and I survived that year with less than expensive rain gear.


Most times, its just an afternoon monsoonal rain storm. More of an inconvenience than anything.
 

fngTony

Super Moderator
Staff member
Joined
Jan 18, 2016
Messages
5,260
How was the sizing on this jacket. I’m 5’ 11”. 215. Usually wear a size large or xl.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Athletic cut. If you have the chance to try one s Sitka dewpoint the mammut will be longer with a little less girth.
 

Austink47

WKR
Joined
Dec 1, 2018
Messages
626
Don’t underestimate military surplus. I have used a simple goretex shell I brought for $25. It has never let me down.
 
Joined
Jan 18, 2019
Messages
10
I'll second the Kings Camo xkg. Its great value for the quality imo and works well as an outer shell
 
Joined
Aug 2, 2017
Messages
495
Location
Colorado
I would recommend putting gaiters in your pack. Most of the storms are in the afternoon. Walking around in wet knee high grass then getting back to camp at dark with wet pants is no fun.
 
Top