Rain gear

[WVmike]

Looking to pick up some rain gear that I can not only use for hunting but also for coaching football/baseball etc. I have a north face dryvent jacket that I was given from a relative and it does ok but it wets out if you're in a brief downpour lasting more than a few minutes. I mainly backpack hunt so I don't want something super heavy like some of the new pro rain jackets they have been releasing here of late. I'm also leaning more towards a solid color rather than having camo for everything, even though I live in West Virginia lol. I don't really have a preference of brand, just looking to get something that is half decent but not the most expensive piece either. I have been looking at the Sitka Dewpoint, Stone Glacier M5 or one of the Patagonia hardshells. Any input is appreciated.

 

[thomas89]

I just picked up a set of Mountain Hardwear Threshold raingear. Kind of split the difference price wise, not quite Sitka/Stone Glacier/Patagonia. But also not Frog Toggs. I paid just over $200 for all black pants and jacket admittedly with a discount code, but I believe you could probably shop around on sale and find similar pricing. If it's something you're concerned with, from what I was reading, Mountain Hardwear has quit using PFAS in their rain gear. A quick wash and dry per the instructions and I'm really happy with it. This is a 3L set, so not the lightest, not the heaviest.

Durability wise, it stood up to the shower test so far. I may have a rainy weekend clamming on the coast coming up for a real durability test for you!

 

[WVmike]

I just picked up a set of Mountain Hardwear Threshold raingear. Kind of split the difference price wise, not quite Sitka/Stone Glacier/Patagonia. But also not Frog Toggs. I paid just over $200 for all black pants and jacket admittedly with a discount code, but I believe you could probably shop around on sale and find similar pricing. If it's something you're concerned with, from what I was reading, Mountain Hardwear has quit using PFAS in their rain gear. A quick wash and dry per the instructions and I'm really happy with it. This is a 3L set, so not the lightest, not the heaviest.

Durability wise, it stood up to the shower test so far. I may have a rainy weekend clamming on the coast coming up for a real durability test for you!

Appreciate the input. A 3L set would be something up my alley, definitely don't need a heavy 4L like some of the new stuff some of the companies have been putting out so far.