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Looking for some input on a rain jacket. I live in PA. I'm out in the woods about every night after school, every weekend of hunting season, and fishing from April to October. Also getting more into backpacking. Heading out to Montana at least 2 or 3 times this summer for some high country trips. Looking for wind protection, but also must be able to withstand a couple hours of rain. Hoping for something very packable (has to fit inside new Sitka Mountain Approach pack). Going with Sitka because it's the best in my experience. Money is a factor. Here's my thoughts. Please let me know if you have any opinions or input, it would be greatly appreciated.
Sitka Cloudburst - Great reputation for being consistently waterproof and holding up over long periods of time. Packable (20 oz) but still has pockets (kinda a big deal for me). Price is manageable.
New Sitka Kodiak Jacket - Looks amazing and like something I would wear a ton. Long length would be great against the elements. May not be the most packable (26 oz. and pretty big). Way expensive.
Sitka Dewpoint - Extremely packable and good reviews on durability. I have the pants and like the material. Doesn't come in subalpine but I could live with open country.
Sitka Flash Pullover - I know it's not goretex, but I was thinking if it can simply block wind and a light rain that lasts a couple hours or a heavy rain that lasts a couple minutes, I might be OK. Thought about just getting a dark green pocket poncho to throw over top of the flash if I get in a long major downpour. Least expensive. No hand pockets.
Sitka Cloudburst - Great reputation for being consistently waterproof and holding up over long periods of time. Packable (20 oz) but still has pockets (kinda a big deal for me). Price is manageable.
New Sitka Kodiak Jacket - Looks amazing and like something I would wear a ton. Long length would be great against the elements. May not be the most packable (26 oz. and pretty big). Way expensive.
Sitka Dewpoint - Extremely packable and good reviews on durability. I have the pants and like the material. Doesn't come in subalpine but I could live with open country.
Sitka Flash Pullover - I know it's not goretex, but I was thinking if it can simply block wind and a light rain that lasts a couple hours or a heavy rain that lasts a couple minutes, I might be OK. Thought about just getting a dark green pocket poncho to throw over top of the flash if I get in a long major downpour. Least expensive. No hand pockets.
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