I'm in need of a new rain jacket and might take advantage of the current Kuiu sale. Looking for opinions comparing the Chugach, Kutana, and Yukon. I know each have their advantages, just looking for input from others that have actually used it. For the most part, it would be incidental use, but never know if there's a chance to get back up to Alaska, so would like something that could handle that as well.
My priorities, in order:
Quietness - I know - no rain gear is truly quiet. Y if one of the models is better than the others, that would be important to me.
Durability - I don't expect a bunch of brush busting, but I'm not gentle on my gear and don't want something that needs to be babied.
Packability - I won't be backpacking, so weight is not so much an issue, but I'd like to be able to stuff it in a day pack.
Given what I've read it seems the Kutana might be most suitable for my priorities. But I don't know about the quietness part, and since that is high on my list, am looking for thoughts from those who may have tried it compared to the others.
My priorities, in order:
Quietness - I know - no rain gear is truly quiet. Y if one of the models is better than the others, that would be important to me.
Durability - I don't expect a bunch of brush busting, but I'm not gentle on my gear and don't want something that needs to be babied.
Packability - I won't be backpacking, so weight is not so much an issue, but I'd like to be able to stuff it in a day pack.
Given what I've read it seems the Kutana might be most suitable for my priorities. But I don't know about the quietness part, and since that is high on my list, am looking for thoughts from those who may have tried it compared to the others.