Lightest waterproof rain coat?

[ozyclint]

Yeah check out page 2 of this thread #40

 

[123efd2]

Yeah check out page 2 of this thread #40

Cool results! What have been your results in the field? Any multi-day all day every day rain trips? Have you stayed dry? Any issues with the fabric wetting out or leaking through? Any durability issues?

 

[ozyclint]

I haven't had any extended trips with them yet but they have kept me dry while doing chores around the house in the rain.

 

[Jackk66]

If you're looking for truly waterproof you'll need to go with rubber/PVC, and it won't be ultra light wt. For UL wt., but not waterproof, I've had good luck with the Kuiu Teton and Marmot Precip. I don't recall what the Precip weighs, but the large Teton is right about 9 oz.

 

[Jackk66]

I agree 100%. Any thing made of Gore-Tex or marketed as breathable is not completely waterproof. As stated above, anything that is totally waterproof is not light. Recreating in real soaking rain for hours or days requires a ;non breathable fabric. As a licensed gulf coast charter captain, I've driven an open skiff through heavy rain many times. I once spent a week on the north slope tundra where it rained 24 hrs a day for a week. I was very comfy in my Grundens of Sweden rain gear. Most mul;ti layer Gore-Tex type raingear is fine for western hunts, because you generally don't hunt in hours long rain. I usually take a 100% Gore-Tex uninsulated wind breaker I ordered from Cabela's years ago on all my Wyoming hunts. Works great for rain showers and snow. But, I always remember "it ain't completely waterproof."

 

[JHubbard2010]

I've got quite the spreadsheet as far as comparing rain gear haha. Ive been wearing the Kuiu Katana and it's heavier than I'd like. Church TR looks like a legit option but open to any suggestions.

 

[mtwarden]

The lightest rain gear I’ve found for more than just an occasional rain are the Sitka Dewpoint series. Full 3 layer Goretex, full pit zips, great hood and pretty darn durable, especially considering the lightweight.

My review on the jacket/pants is floating around here.

 

[JHubbard2010]

The lightest rain gear I’ve found for more than just an occasional rain are the Sitka Dewpoint series. Full 3 layer Goretex, full pit zips, great hood and pretty darn durable, especially considering the lightweight.

My review on the jacket/pants is floating around here.

I appreciate it. They sure are proud of their gear haha. But sounds like a lot of guys swear by the Dewpoint.

 

[earrow]

I keep an OR helium 2 in my pack, real small, weighs something like 6 ounces, and has kept me dry all day long. Doesn’t breathe too well though so you will sweat.

Ditto

 

[TaperPin]

Way too many guys associate condensed moisture on the inside of Goretex with leaking. I’ll start believing in all the leaking when the Goretex fishing waders I stand around in all day start letting water through. That’s not just water sitting on the fabric, but it actually has pressure behind it.

 

[nnmarcher]

I don't think their target audience is hunters, but I have an older rain jacket for running from Gorewear and it is very lightweight and waterproof. It is not breathable and seems pretty fragile. A lot of my running is on trails so I haven't had any problems yet. I seem to recall that it wasn't even rated for a backpack, just a running vest. I ordered a size large (what I wear in most clothes) and it is only large enough to fit a base layer and maybe a very light vest/midlayer underneath.

This is their current model which looks to use a new ePE membrane to comply with the new PFAS regulations. No idea how it performs, but it is advertised at 7.1oz and able to handle a "light pack." Might be worth looking at if you only need a jacket for the rare storm in the early season.

CONCURVE GORE-TEX Jacket Mens | GOREWEAR US

Our award-winning, next generation GORE-TEX jacket, designed for runners who seek proven weather protection, freedom-to-move comfort, and a lower carbon footprint*.

www.gorewear.com

 

[Tekla]

I have switched to the grunden tourney. It seems to be the lightest truly lightweight jacket I’ve found. In a true down pour that lasts days it’s nice to have rubber. I bring this on all my sheep hunts. Blocks the wind quite well also.