First Lite Vapor Stormlight

[Medic727]

I'm considering purchasing the FL vapor rain jacket for archery elk. I have had lightweight packable rain gear in the past that was less than waterproof and ripped easily. How waterproof and durable is the FL vapor? Thanks for your help

 

[Anozira]

I have good luck with my Stormlight keeping me dry. The only time I thought I was getting wet was actually just me sweating while hiking/ moving. The durability seems it could be better though. I ripped both elbows/ sleeves on nasty thorns this year during a javalina hunt. I repaired the sleeves with some Tenacious Tape at the recommendation of FL.

Edit. Its not FL's fault I chose to walk through the thorns, but the stormlight jacket was the only piece of clothing that was damaged while walking through them.

 

[Medic727]

Those are some wicked thorns! Did you at least get a javalina?

 

[Anozira]

Those are some wicked thorns! Did you at least get a javalina?

No, we bumped some opening morning when the weather was good and then we didn't see hide nor hair of them after the weather turned gloomy. Either way it was still a good time.

 

[Medic727]

No, we bumped some opening morning when the weather was good and then we didn't see hide nor hair of them after the weather turned gloomy. Either way it was still a good time.

Bummer. Thanks for the input