High quality quiet rain gear?

[Timmer]

Hello all,

I have used the same gore-tex rain suit for over 20 years.  Sadly, it appears the pants finally suffered one washing too many and lost all waterproof functionality.  They were super quiet yet very rugged.  The company that made them is no longer in business.  I am looking for a high quality replacement and am willing to spend the money on a good suit.  Aside from being quiet and reliable, I loved that they had pant legs that zipped up on the sides.  I could quickly throw them on over my boots which is obviously very convenient.  Any thoughts on a replacement brand and model?

No offense to people who have had good luck with Cabella's products, but I have suffered several disappointments since they were acquired by Bass Pro and would tend to shy away from their products.

[Lcmacd 58]

I will vouch for Sitka. I was a doubter for several years until I bought my 1st item. I now own lots. I also duck hunt 60+ days a year so it gets used. For a waterproof jacket ..   I wear the delta wading jacket. For pants there are several options.  I also have 2 sets of their turkey hunting apparel.  Just my 2 cents.

[wim-dog]

I live out in windy, rainy western Alaska and have been using a Kuiu Yukon jacket for quite a few years.  It is well built, durable, and keeps me dry.  I did like the fit of a previous Yukon jacket much more than I like the fit of my current one (lots more room for layering).  Kuiu seems to be more a more common sight in this part of Alaska than Sitka Gear. 

If I was looking for down states rain gear I would probably look at other jackets in their lineup looking to shed just a little weight, and possibly find something just a little quieter. 

[nyhunter]

I second the Sitka I've been using a set for the first time this year and it's outstanding . I have the downpour jacket and pants .

[nybowhunter]

+1 on the Sitka

Have the Downpour set and the Dew Point set. I usually go for the Dew Point because it's lightweight and packable, but the Downpour is quieter and warmer.


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[Tclipse01]

Camofire has been putting up the Kryptek Koldo set for 65% percent off once a week or so lately, it's a crazy good price for a great rain set. Normally $600 for the set and it's down around $200 for both together. Similar quality to the Kuiu/Sitka pieces but a comparative steal for the wallet.

[Brinkcalls]

100% Kuiu for rain gear. When we go hunting and fishing in Alaska, it's all us and most of the locals wear. Couple years ago I shot a blacktail in the mountains during a downpour and my saving grace was my kutana rain system. It would have been miserable without it.


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