Who's wearing Sitka Downpour pants?

[excelpoint]

Ok guys. I am getting a Downpour Jacket to go over my Ascent Jacket when it rains but would like a pair of waterproof pants as well.

I understand waterproof and breathability don't go hand in hand but I want a pair that breath as much as possible. Was considering the Downpour pants. What do you think?

[amar911]

The Kuiu Chugach jacket and pants are the best rain gear presently being made.

Allan

[Hud]

My experience has been, unless it is cold, windy, raining, and/or foggy, I don't put on rain gear. If it is very hard to stay dry, then I will, but it means, hunting without exerting much energy. Staying dry, when it is warm and raining is a problem. However, when I need to replace what I have, Sitka, and Kuiu would be at the top of the list.

[excelpoint]

Thanks Hud. I am the same. I only want the gear there for hunting in the rain. I mostly hunt Sambar deer here in Australia which is very much like hunting Elk just not the altitude. 85% of the time it is wet.

My Ascent set will suit for most of the time but when the rain sets in I need some waterproof gear to keep hunting.

[excelpoint]

Originally posted by amar911:
The Kuiu Chugach jacket and pants are the best rain gear presently being made.

Allan

Allan. Have you tried both to compare? Interested in why the Kuiu is better.

[Tracks]

I like Helly Hansen Impertech, the lightweight rubber stuff. I've found these pants to be quieter and more effective than anything breathable. I do tend to wear a breathable jacket while hunting, but I prefer the rubber pants.
An added bonus, the pants I have cost less than $50 new.

And for reference:
I have never handled or seen any of the Kuiu gear, so I can't say how it compares. I have checked out the Sitka raingear and it seemed awfully noisy to me, even compared to Cabela's MT50 or whatever that stuff is called. I like my Cabela's whatever-it-is-called jacket and I have snuck very close to elk and deer while wearing it, despite it's faint crinkling sound.