Best rain gear for back packing in for elk

[ChrisAU]

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.

 

[Howell81]

any thoughts on Frogg Toggs - you can get a full suit for $100

 

[Newtosavage]

any thoughts on Frogg Toggs - you can get a full suit for $100

I use the pants. Pack relatively small, super light and work great on the rare occasions I need them.

 

[whitingja]

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]

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.


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Yeah, that stuff wicks water

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[sneaky]

Kryptek Jupiter set is pretty reasonable

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[Sturgeon]

They currently have the Outdoor Research Foray on Massdrop for $127.74 shipped.

 

[Cjeppard10]

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?


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[fngTony]

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?


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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.

 

[*zap*]

frog togs are great to keep in a vehicle and use around town....

 

[Diewithyourbootson]

Plythal, got it on sale from Midway USA has held up really well for the price

 

[Cjeppard10]

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.

How was the sizing on this jacket. I’m 5’ 11”. 215. Usually wear a size large or xl.


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[cnelk]

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]

How was the sizing on this jacket. I’m 5’ 11”. 215. Usually wear a size large or xl.


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

 

[Austink47]

Don’t underestimate military surplus. I have used a simple goretex shell I brought for $25. It has never let me down.

 

[toadmeister]

Don’t underestimate military surplus. I have used a simple goretex shell I brought for $25. It has never let me down.

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[TXPanhandle]

I'll second the Kings Camo xkg. Its great value for the quality imo and works well as an outer shell

 

[geebee]

I packed in the Frogg Toggs Ultra lite2 rain jacket this year. For $18.19 currently on Amazon you can beat that price with a stick.

 

[davidraley18]

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[mattferg84]

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.