Rain gear that actually works?

[John Havard]

There is no good solution for rain gear.  If it's breathable you'll eventually get wet on the inside from imbibition or from sweating or both.  

If it's not breathable (like good Grundens) you'll sweat your ass off as soon as you do any amount of exercise and will be wet on the inside from perspiration and condensation.

I'll say it again - there is no good solution for rain gear.  Been trying it all since the mid-70's and came to the sad conclusion a long time ago that there is no panacea.  If you're wearing rain gear and are hunting/exercising you'll get wet sooner or later.

[Pheonixarcher]

I will agree that the perfect product for this situation does not exist. Between my hunting buddies and myself, we've tried a lot, and have been let down a lot.

That being stated, I'll say this... If it's a torrential downpour, you're wasting your time hunting, and you should be finding cover. If you have some tasks that must be completed, then count on getting wet. Either from the elements, or from sweating your buns off. Personally, I'd rather be wet from rain than sweat.

We certainly haven't tried it all, but for me personally, the Sitka gear has performed well.

[Bow man]

We used this even before we were dealers. it is quiet and it works
http://stjoeriverbows.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=250

http://stjoeriverbows.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=251

[doeboy]

Simms makes the best rain gear, period. Only problem its not camo

[AkDan]

if you're that wet with gear on, take cloths off first!  

If you're going to sweat that badly under rain gear with a tshirt on, you're going to end up soaked from working without it as well.  

I get the hole perspiring thing and there's no way around it....but John you make it sound like you're taking a shower under your rain gear! LOL!

[David Mitchell]

Originally posted by foxbo:
Vietnam military poncho. Works as well as anything I've tried and it will protect your weapon.

Ditto on the poncho.    

[reddogge]

I don't hunt in pouring rain but on the bass boat I wear military issue Gore Tex rain gear. I do stay dry and we do fish in pouring rain.

[Arctic Hunter]

Helle Hansen. I've had a set of bibs and jacket for close to 15 years. Not exactly breathable or light weight, but you don't get wet.

[Tsalt]

Thanks for all the great info fellas... Very helpful!

[BRIARS]

Originally posted by reddogge:
I don't hunt in pouring rain but on the bass boat I wear military issue Gore Tex rain gear. I do stay dry and we do fish in pouring rain.

That is what I use as well, love it. I have the Gen II pants and jacket and the stuff is great. Best deal for the money out there.