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The long cut of the NZ stuff is cool. I have a wool Swanndri but have looked at the HE and Stoney Creek ones for more conditions.They are a New Zealand brand and compare against Stoney Creek down here. Like most hunting gear today, it's largely made in Asia so quality can vary. I have only used their neoprene gaiters which are good and work well keeping water out of boots for stream crossings.
Others I know rate it average in the earlier generation fabrics but has improved. In the stores here it looks like they have stepped up in quality compared with other NZ brands quite a bit though. I'd put them equal with other more expensive brands you see here now.
NZ hunting gear tends to be heavier than the ultralight stuff you'll find in the states.However NZ hunting conditions (and hunters) tend to be very hard on gear so the heavier fabrics hold up well.
The one benefit with NZ cut rain coats is they actually come down far enough to cover your arse vs. American cut. This means when you're sitting and glassing you don't have rain running down your backside and often don't need to put on rainpants when walking as the jacket covers mid-thigh and keeps you drier. American cut rain jackets are all too short. If you never used a longer cut rain jacket the Hunters Element may be of interest to see how you go.
Thanks. Swazi and Hunters Element on sale look pretty reasonable and again, I like the cut.Cactus Outdoor makes a really good long cut rain jacket. I use the olive version of this one for hunting:
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Rain Jacket - Unisex
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What temps do people hunt in shorts?I've never seen anyone use a treestand for hunting in NZ. The deer here do not tend to follow that kind of predictable pattern. However hunting in shorts is common and longer tail helps keep water off your legs and also more comfortable for sitting.
Two things:What temps do people hunt in shorts?
And too much poison ivy/oak and too many ticks where I hunt to consider that even if the temps were right.
the wool is the quiet I need for being a srtckbow hunter and I don’t use it in the rain.If you want to be cold and wet, a traditional wool Swanndri is the way to go. They look the part, but if you get wet you will regret it. Modern gear is far superior unless you are a real diehard wool user.
Sadly, a lot of Kiwi gear is designed for rifle hunters. If you need something quiet you'll have to stick to traditional fleece. Some of the softer tricoat brushed fabrics are quiet, but again if they wet out (like the Swazi Tahr), you are going to be cold and they take forever to dry.