Peter Storm Rain Gear

[spike buck]

I am looking for some packable rain gear for an elk hunt this Sept. From what I have researched here and other sites it seems that Peter Storm 300 Series has a good reputation. For those that may have some I need some help before I order.

1)What size should I get I'm a little confused on their sizing? I wear 34-36 pants and approx a 42-44 coat. How did yours fit when you got them, big...small?

2)How long did the delivery take?

Thanks for your help.

[Gary Logsdon]

James, I own a set pf Peter Storm and it's good stuff.  A little heavy, but will keep the hardest rain out.  That being said, it can take a while to put on if you get hit with one of those "daily mountain downpours" and walking around with it on in the high country tends to bring on one heck of a sweat.  As a matter of practicality, I've been wearing a fairly water resistant, fairly quick drying out layer (Microtex)on the last two elk hunts and carrying a simple military issue poncho to fend off soaking or blowing rains.  It's quick on the draw, breathes, and even makes a good ground cloth for my occasional napping:^) The way I look at it is this; if it's raining hard enough to warrant wearing a total rainsuit then I shouldn't be thinking about making any blood trails.   That's just me and I'm pretty conservative.  My approach has worked well in the places I've been elk huntng (11,000'+)in Colorado. Now, slipping all day through the wet marshes elsewhere would be another story.  Alaska, of course, has it's own rules.

[spike buck]

Thanks Gary.. I was looking for something light I can keep in my pack. The poncho would be the way to go. It would save me some cash and space that's for sure. I HATE rain gear.