Kuiu Northridge or Chugach

[Vangysway]

I have 20% off at Kuiu for my birthday and I need a rain jacket. I'm in between the two of these. I live in So Cal, but hunt Nor Cal every so often and will be doing a yearly 10 day elk trip out of state for the foreseeable future. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

 

[success]

Chug. I have one.

 

[Vangysway]

That's what I'm leaning towards... Thanks for your input. I've been using an REI one and after a full day of rain in Nor Cal hunting pigs recently I was wet....

 

[338edge]

I have the Chugach set. Great packable rain gear. I will be buying a Yukon rain jacket for everyday use.

 

[deerhunt1988]

That 20% off a coupon code Kuiu sent you or what?

 

[success]

They send you one on your bday

 

[Vangysway]

That 20% off a coupon code Kuiu sent you or what?

That's correct. Good for one item. Might as well make it count.

Anyone see any reason to go with the Yukon over the Chugach?

 

[ID_Matt]

I don't see a reason at all. I love the chugach. Lightweight, waterproof, and blocks wind well. Combine that with a good down/synthetic jacket and you have all your bases covered.

 

[fatlander]

I love my north ridge. It’s very light but still keeps you bone dry.


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[deerhunt1988]

That's correct. Good for one item. Might as well make it count.

Nice. I need to purchase some soon but way before my birthday. ha.

 

[Vangysway]

I love my north ridge. It’s very light but still keeps you bone dry.


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Good to know. Have you had a full day of hunting in the rain with it, or just a shower here and there?

 

[fatlander]

Good to know. Have you had a full day of hunting in the rain with it, or just a shower here and there?

I had a couple full days of rain with some periods of rain so hard I shouldn’t have been there. I was bone dry underneath. It exceeded my expectations those few cold November days.


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[Vangysway]

Awesome. Great to know. Thank you!

 

[CCH]

Another vote for the Chugach. Great balance of breathability, waterproofness, weight and durability. It’s what Goldilocks would wear. Just right.