packable rain gear

[Retterath]

I think I'm gonna sell my kryptek koldo rain gear and get something lighter weight and that packs a lot easier and lighter. I was looking at the dew point cause can get a huge discount on it but the jackets for sitka are short and sleeves are short also. So I'm wondering who has the kuiu chugach nx and the first lite storm tight stuff and what stuff packs easier and takes up less space. I have read all the rain gear reviews on here and thought out the web but can't make up my mind on what to get. My koldo pants are a large long and are perfect size and jacket xl and fits pretty well, hoping i can match up the size to that pretty close.sorry if this has been talked about, i couldn't find anything on this specific.Thanks guys

 

[MallardSX2]

I have had good luck with my cabelas dry-plus packable. I know people who havnt. But I use mine alot and it keeps me dry.

Fair warning. It cannot be treated like carhart bibs....meaning that is you walk through the brush it will rip and or puncture.

 

[wyosteve]

Not sure if it's considered lighter weight, but I just got a Kuiu Chugach NX and compared to my Yukon, it's much more packable.

 

[Retterath]

im gonna wait till the new first lite rain jacket comes out and take a look at that. Found the stormfront jacket on sale yesterday for 179$ was tempted to buy but want to see the new style coming out.

 

[LaGriz]

+1 on the FL Stormtight Jacket - Lite, packable, pit zips, good quality. IMHO an improvemnt over the Koldo unit. They run big.... check that size is correct for your needs.
LaGriz

 

[Desk Jockey]

I have and like the first lite stuff. Good balance of lightweight and durability. I know guys that use ultra light packables during down pours and rely on softshells for general use when it isn't actively raining. Seems like an interesting approach.

 

[camping1601]

I have zero regrets with my Dewpoint set for what it is designed for. Lite, packable, and Sitka customer service to back it up.

 

[bcimport]

Buy a helly Hansen impertech coat and be done with it.

 

[Matt W.]

I have zero regrets with my Dewpoint set for what it is designed for. Lite, packable, and Sitka customer service to back it up.

Same here. Its my top choice for when ounces count.

 

[Retterath]

i wanted the dew point but the jackets just don't fit me very good at all. has anyone used the kuiu ultra nx the jacket is 8.9 oz and the pant is 7.5 oz, but was wondering how drabable it actually is i know its not gonna be bullet proof but if its good gear.

 

[Titan_Bow]

I've got the Koldo set as well, Ive had it a couple seasons now. I will say, its pretty bomb proof. I have worn it alot, and its never let me down. I keep thinking there is something better out there, and there probably is! I'm holding out to see the new Kryptek Altitude stuff myself.

 

[BrodynIdaho]

Another vote for the dew point. Just floated the Smith River in MT and needed it for a couple of days. So lite and easy to fish in, glad I made that purchase.

 

[Pac8541]

I've got the Chugach jacket but missed out on the full set due to timing last fall. So the pants are Ultra NX. The Ultra definitely packs down small like, awesome small. I love the jacket and if the pants were available, I'd take those over the Ultra. Light and small is fine but I'd feel much better about pushing through brush for an extended period of time in the Chugach pants. Since the jacket gets used far more than the pants I don't get all wrapped around the axle on it but the Ultra stuff is very light weight.

 

[Murdy]

Are any of you guys using the Dew Point tall, long torso, long arm? If so, does it work for you?

 

[durangobrad]

I have the Kuiu Teton pants and think they are great value for what they are: light and packable. I dont think the durability nor the waterproofness would stand up to a prolonged hunt in the rain. But I do think that for early hunts in the west where I am likely to just encounter showers or passing thunderstorms they are perfect and affordable.

 

[CLICKBANGBANG]

I have the Kuiu Teton pants and think they are great value for what they are: light and packable. I dont think the durability nor the waterproofness would stand up to a prolonged hunt in the rain. But I do think that for early hunts in the west where I am likely to just encounter showers or passing thunderstorms they are perfect and affordable.

The Teton impressed me last year. I used the jacket duck hunting on days where we were suppose to have dry weather, but would get a good shower and twice, hard rain. I stayed nice and dry. I thought for sure I'd beat it up, and would end un ripping it. But no damage so far. The Teton packs much smaller than my Chugach. But it's a minimalist design with no frills. That's part of what makes it so light. If I was expecting a lot of bad weather, I'd use the Chugach. But the Teton has its place. And at a much lower price than the ultra.