Durable/Primary Rain Pant: Yukon vs. Omen

[NateTP38]

I am looking for a pair of rain pants that I can use as my primary pants. My specific use is an October moose hunt here in Maine. I was on a similar hunt last year in September and the underbrush held so much water that, even if it wasn't raining, my Corrugates would soak through much quicker than I liked. It seems like Yukons fit the bill for what I am looking for, but I am also interested in the new Omen pants from First Lite (I am also aware of the Arc'teryx LEAF series, but they are more than I want to spend). Since the Omens are so new there is not a lot of non-marketing info on them, so I am wondering if anyone has first-hand experience, especially compared to the Yukons.

 

[Bump79]

I wouldn't rule out the new Forloh pant. Made in USA.

Men's AllClima 3L Rain Pants

The AllClima 3L Men's Rain Pants offer breathability with superb windproof and waterproof protection. Shop waterproof hunting pants online now at FORLOH.

forloh.com

 

[NateTP38]

I wouldn't rule out the new Forloh pant. Made in USA.

Men's AllClima 3L Rain Pants

The AllClima 3L Men's Rain Pants offer breathability with superb windproof and waterproof protection. Shop waterproof hunting pants online now at FORLOH.

forloh.com

Those are very interesting - definitely added to the short list. Any direct comparisons between the Forlohs and Yukons?

 

[jd1006]

Arcteryx Leaf Alpha LT.

 

[NateTP38]

Arcteryx Leaf Alpha LT.

Arcteryx is probably ideal but it is about twice as much as I am willing to spend. I'm trying to keep it in the $300ish range.

 

[jd1006]

I watch ebay a lot, and found a deal on those Arcteryx pants. You can get the Sitka Stormfront pant deeply discounted for that range. That’s top-level goretex like Arcteryx.

 

[roosiebull]

the yukons are for sure a solid pant... safe money is on them, and wait for next time to see how the first lite is reviewed.

the yukon and kutana storm shell have been as durable as anything, and way more durable than most.

i'm going to guinea pig myself with the omens, because they have high potential, i really don't think you can go wrong, but yukon is proven.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

The Yukon stuff is great, I had the Yukon, sold it and realized that it’s better than what I had so I re purchased the Yukon set.

The Yukon stuff is designed more to be worn daily during wet hunts rather than packed away and pulled out for shorter rain showers and that’s why I like it. It’s durable and keeps me dry.

 

[jd1006]

too many proven sets of rain gear out there, I’d reach for that new first lite set last.

 

[ForlohFamily]

Those are very interesting - definitely added to the short list. Any direct comparisons between the Forlohs and Yukons?

https://forloh.com/collections/allclima-collection