Sitka Dewpoint Raingear Review, By Mike Moore

[MallardSX2]

see above your post

How packable is the stuff?

 

[mtwarden]

How packable is the stuff?

Ballpark— a Nalgene for each piece, the pants possibly a little smaller

 

[ClaytonLowell]

Unless Sitka has changed the dew point since I bought my set in 2021, looks like you might have the older version? One of the pictures shows the combined pit zip and hand pocket the previous version had…

I just found a used Sitka Gortex Jacket for $40. Good shape and in my size. I snapped it up. But I don't know exactly which one it is. I don't know why Sitka doesn't place the name of the series anywhere on their gear. Any idea how to identify these? There are a few numbers on the tag but a Google search was not conclusive.

 

[fngTony]

I just found a used Sitka Gortex Jacket for $40. Good shape and in my size. I snapped it up. But I don't know exactly which one it is. I don't know why Sitka doesn't place the name of the series anywhere on their gear. Any idea how to identify these? There are a few numbers on the tag but a Google search was not conclusive.

Probably best in its own thread in the clothing section, post up some pictures of the jacket and the tags with all the information. I bet we could at least narrow it down pretty good for you.

 

[Sam Colt]

How are these faring now that Sitka stopped using Goretex? Is the new waterproofing as good?

 

[MuleyFever]

How are these faring now that Sitka stopped using Goretex? Is the new waterproofing as good?

When did they stop using GoreTex? I bought a set about a month ago that is GoreTex.

 

[fngTony]

How are these faring now that Sitka stopped using Goretex? Is the new waterproofing as good?

If they have, I don’t think that’s in circulation yet. Considering Goretex is the parent company I think they’ve probably been working on a chemical compliant version of gortex and that’s what we will see in the future.

 

[Sam Colt]

If they have, I don’t think that’s in circulation yet. Considering Goretex is the parent company I think they’ve probably been working on a chemical compliant version of gortex and that’s what we will see in the future.

I believe you’re right. Anticipating the PFAS bans. My bad. Sorry for the confusion.

 

[MuleyFever]

Is that what the new LE jacket is? Cant tell from the site.

 

[mtwarden]

Is that what the new LE jacket is? Cant tell from the site.

I think LE = limited edition, as in the black color

 

[MuleyFever]

I think LE = limited edition, as in the black color

Makes sense.