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Post by LawrenceCoBowhunter on Oct 26, 2006 10:17:47 GMT -5
As I'm setting here getting ready to head out hunting,there is a cold rain going on out there.I was wondering if any of you guys wore rain gear?I've been telling myself for years to get some,but never have.I have always got soaked to the bone by not wearing any.What would you guys recommend?I want something that is dry and quiet..Thanks
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Oct 26, 2006 11:28:20 GMT -5
No help here. I do not wear rain gear.
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Post by dec on Oct 26, 2006 11:33:12 GMT -5
I've got some I bought up at Cabela's a few years ago. I've never worn it much, except on my bear hunt last spring. Rained non-stop on that trip, so the suit was worth it's weight in gold. Most of my camo gear anymore is made by Drake Waterfowl and is virtually waterproof. So I don't worry too much about the rain. But honestly, I really don't hunt the rain too much. A slight drizzle yes, a small pop up rain while I'm already out then yes, but to purposely go out and sit in a steady rain, I don't like to do. I seem to never see much deer movement in the rain, and quite frankly, I'm a wimp.
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Post by Woody Williams on Oct 26, 2006 11:41:15 GMT -5
.............................. But honestly, I really don't hunt the rain too much. A slight drizzle yes, a small pop up rain while I'm already out then yes, but to purposely go out and sit in a steady rain, I don't like to do. I seem to never see much deer movement in the rain, and quite frankly, I'm a wimp. DITTO...especially bowhunting Gun season - I've got a Marmot Mountain Gore Tex rain suit. .
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Post by LawrenceCoBowhunter on Oct 26, 2006 11:43:30 GMT -5
I don't like to hunt in a pouring down rain either.,Light rain-drizzle isn't too bad.I may just forget it again for this year.I have an cold weather army parka that's water proof,but a little on the noisy side.
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Post by crazyboutduck on Oct 26, 2006 11:53:49 GMT -5
I bought some new rain gear this past spring at Bass Pro. It was $50 for the hooded jacket & $50 for the pants. They are extremely quite, comfortable & breathable. I got them in a size large enough to layer throughout any season, even though my cold weather gear is waterproof. I will be wearing them on Saturday morning's hunt, before I go to my son's band competition.
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Post by bsutravis on Oct 26, 2006 11:55:47 GMT -5
Better than rain-gear.... Buy yourself one of the umbrellas that screw into the tree, 1/3 of it's "open" so it wraps and ties around the tree so you stay totally dry (unless the rain is coming down sideways). I use mine all the time and yes......I see deer during a steady rain. I think a lot of people say that no deer move during the rain because they are sitting in their easy chair at home instead of their deer stand. I think I bought mine at Wally World for only $15. It also is awesome during turkey season when sitting in the rain watching a field.
As far as rain pants and jacket..... I've got a set by Mad Dog that I bought at BPS. They do a pretty good job for the money ($60 total) and I got them big enough so that I could wear my other clothes underneath. The outter shell is soft, almost feels like saddle cloth, nice and quiet in the woods.
If I hadn't gotten my buck already I sure wouldn't let this rain stop me....the buck will be prowling..... Check the calendar fellas......it's pre-rut/rut right now....get out there, you can dry off later!
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Post by Hawkeye on Oct 26, 2006 11:59:10 GMT -5
As an alternative to rain gear,I have a portable ground blind set up just for rain,wind and snow.Covered just the top half with a light weight green and brown tarp, held in place with bungee cords, works great on days like today.
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Post by Woody Williams on Oct 26, 2006 12:04:20 GMT -5
Better than rain-gear.... Buy yourself one of the umbrellas that screw into the tree, 1/3 of it's "open" so it wraps and ties around the tree so you stay totally dry (unless the rain is coming down sideways). I use mine all the time ........... That will work too. I've got one and it will keep you dry. www.buckwing.com/press_releases/porta_roof.htm
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Post by Decatur on Oct 26, 2006 12:13:17 GMT -5
I don't like hunting the rain just because of the tracking in rain aspect.
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Post by bsutravis on Oct 26, 2006 12:16:15 GMT -5
That's the one Woody!
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Post by parrothead on Oct 26, 2006 13:25:57 GMT -5
i use the buck wing umbrella and i got some good rain gear after years of buy the potato chip bags that Wal-Mart sells.I bought the MT050 from Cabelas. Or I used my points would be better. It is nice and it packs into its own pockets to be smaller than a nerf football. It is quiet and tuff.
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Post by swilk on Oct 26, 2006 21:08:16 GMT -5
I have the MT050 Cabelas stuff as well. I am going to buy a set of Frogg Toggs to keep in my pack. I have learned to never trust the weather man.
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Post by hunter480 on Oct 27, 2006 2:26:37 GMT -5
Gore Tex is the ticket-you don`t need rain gear if you have Gore Tex outerwear. It keeps you warm, dry, and comfy.
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Post by kbiddle on Oct 27, 2006 7:37:33 GMT -5
I have tried several... and what I have found is good is Scent blocker with Rain guard... Seems to be quiet and breathable, the one I have has 2 different linings... A carbon base layer, and a thinsulate layer for when it get real cold... I usally hunt with it when it is rainy and scent-lok when it is not...
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Post by LawrenceCoBowhunter on Oct 27, 2006 7:41:12 GMT -5
Thanks guys..I think the MT050 stuff is looking good.
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Post by parrothead on Oct 27, 2006 8:40:28 GMT -5
I went and looked at the Frogg Toggs. They are nice and light. Not made for walking through the woods. They would tear very easy.
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Post by turkeyscout on Oct 27, 2006 8:43:41 GMT -5
hey LawrenceCoBowhunter,hunter 480 is right on! i've been hunting for years and gore-tex is the answer to my prayers. check out Cabela's.... good luck to all take a youngster on your next outdoor experience.......turkey scout
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Post by hunter7x on Oct 27, 2006 9:20:30 GMT -5
I went and looked at the Frogg Toggs. They are nice and light. Not made for walking through the woods. They would tear very easy. Not made for bowhunting, but wearing them under your camop works very good. I did this on a bear hunt and was the only dry person in camp.
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Post by swilk on Oct 27, 2006 9:42:42 GMT -5
The MT050 stuff is Gore-Tex lined.
And yep ... the Frogg-Toggs would be an in the pack emergency type thing. They wouldnt stand up to the abuse of field use but they would sure fit the bill of keeping dry in the event you get "caught" in a rainstorm.
The biggest thing I have found with Gore-Tex or other rain gear is .... it is a stretch to say it is breathable. Im sure it is to an extent but you will sweat your butt off if you walk a ways in it. Perspiration has nowhere to go ... at least in a fast enough manner to keep you dry.
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