OR Interstellar? FL Vapor Stormlight? Other lightweight rain jackets?

[RCB]

I'm in need of a new rain jacket. Living in high and dry Colorado, my thought is to go light-weight, breathable, and not too expensive (I'd have a hard time spending more than $250). It would be a just-in-case piece of gear, on most days. My preference is a for a solid color that is earth toned - then it can work for hunting as well as every day use.

I was thinking of the FirstLite Vapor Stormlight in dry earth color, at around $240 new. Certainly light and breathable. My only concern is about durability. A good handful of reviews mention tearing - not surprising given the lightness of the fabric. Of course, it's hard to have it both ways (lightweight and durable), but looking for advice anyway.

I've seen some good reviews for the Outdoor Gear Interstellar, their new hardshell that is supposedly very breathable. Can get for $200 right now. Reviews claim that it is durable despite weighing about the same as the FL Vapor Stormlight... but then, I don't know that those reviewers push it as hard as hunters do through off-trail backcountry. Any experience from Roksliders? The color selection also isn't great: the best option for a hunter is their pewter grey, or maybe a black.

I'm open to any other suggestions. I know there are many options.

 

[Felix40]

I have a kuiu ultra nx jacket that I like so far. Ive only used it 5 times or so but it worked great. As we get more into hunting season I will be using it a lot harder.

 

[RCB]

I have a kuiu ultra nx jacket that I like so far. Ive only used it 5 times or so but it worked great. As we get more into hunting season I will be using it a lot harder.

Interesting! I guess I hadn't seen that because it is in their outlet section, which I'm guessing means discontinued? I wasn't really considering camo, but at $150 I might go for it... What's your impression of the durability?

 

[fishslap]

RCB, I have a new with tags medium OR Foray hanging in my office in longmont if you’re interested. It was a little small so I went with a large. I haven’t used the foray much but seems like a good balance of light weight and protection. Before that I used a light weight Cabelas guide jacket for general use and Cabelas space rain for hunting.

 

[warrior80]

I also have the Kuiu Ultra NX and it's awesome. Super light and seems durable enough for how light it is. Perfect for something you leave in your pack and only pull out occasionally.

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[Felix40]

There is a lot of cactus, catclaw, and oak brush here and I havent torn it yet. It feels paper thin but i have no complaints yet. Thats having only used it a handful of times.