Great feedback guys. i am going to look into River West, and mrbb, you have alot of great points. xt, I may call you. Thanks.
Great feedback guys. i am going to look into River West, and mrbb, you have alot of great points. xt, I may call you. Thanks.
Mathews Switchback XT
Easton Flatline arrows
True Glo 3 pin
Rage 2 blade
As a longtime waterfowler I can tell you I have had good luck with Gore-tex as well as Cabelas Dry-plus products. In my experience they have been warm and dry and cut the wind. In the bow hunting arena I have two sets of cabelas scent lok lined dry plus rain gear. I believe they call it there "rain suede"? It is what I wear on most of my hunts. Older scent lok products were thicker than they are now and it kept me warm late into the season with a little layering. My newest set was just purchased a couple of weeks ago. It doesn't feel quite as soft as my original set, and seems a little louder but it is lighter. Perhaps it will soften up and quite down after a couple trips in the wash? Although I have been satisfied with my cabelas stuff I'm surprised at the lack of waterproof clothing options for bowhunters.
I'll try to make this quick for those who know and those who think they know...
there are alot of waterproof materials out there. Most known woudl be Gortex.
I'll give you 2 items to compare and they are both Gortex.
Browning Pro Series HydroFleece and Cabelas MTO50.
Start with Cabelas:
Very nice rain gear that is light weight and comfortable and has good storage pockets and it packs into a small package for rain gear.
Sucks - Cuz it only last 3 years before it failed. Cabelas replaced it for me, so this year will be 2nd year, so we'll see.
Browning:
AWESOME STUFF.. their old gear with Gortex was amazing.
I sat in a stand during a all day rain pour and the seat filled with water and i sat in it all day and i was never wet.
REASON older browning is better then new, is because its Gortex.
Not all Gortex is the same.
Same reason people think MILSPEC is the best. The USMC suit i had was junk. Failed 2nd year.
Because they had the minimal requirments as possible. What the wind rating(PSI) before it fails, etc.
What matters is the spec the manufacturer has Gortex make it to. How many layers of Gortex fabric, the PSI rating on fabric before pentetration. remember you buy junk you get junk..
Semper Fi, Matthew
Bows: TENPOINT Stealth XLT & Horton XS. Rifles: (1) Savage Custom 116FL 300 Win.Mag w/ Harrell's MB, SGS Stock. Action Trued-Timed w/Comp.Lug and Comp SSS Trigger (12oz.). KW’s Extended Mag, 30”Brux Varmint Barrel (.930”), KF 40MOA base, Seekin Steel Rings, NightForce 5-22x50 w/NPR1. (2) Savage Custom Model12 .243 OEM VLP Laminate Stock, Action Trued, OEM DBM w/DE mag box, 30"Brux Varmint Barrel (.930"),Accu-trigger 1.5#, KF 20MOA base, Burris rings, Zeiss 6.5-20x50 Mil-Dot
I like gore tex the best. If the others (dry plus and tech2o) are on sale I buy them too, but I trust gore tex the most. PVC is great if you don't sweat alot.
I just purchased a set off ebay and thought i would give these a try , I really like them they are light and quiet , the material feels like chamois fabric. Russell TREESTAND CAMO Raintamer II $40.00 for the jacket and $30.00 for the pants
There is nothing more important than this purchase and I am a Mt050 fan...
1. Just bought a new set...had the other set 15 years and they are still great...I just wanted bibs instead of pants.
2. They are quiet and tough. I have been through everything and have no tears....I do not want to have to worry about tearing my rain gear if I am tracking a deer.
3. You do not need a seperate set of insulated ones...just layer. I wear mine even when it is not raining...
A lot of folks do not understand care instructions on Gor Tex...If I recall it is good to wash and dry them regularly as it rejuvinates the Gore Tex membrane.
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Heck,
Thought I would find it..
Restoring Water Repellency
“Wet out” can put a real damper on your day. That’s when liquid saturates your garment’s outer fabric layer above the GORE-TEX® membrane, leaving you feeling damp and clammy - as if your garment were leaking, even when it’s not.
To prevent wet out, all GORE-TEX® shell fabrics are treated with an ultra-thin treatment called DWR, a durable water repellent polymer that is applied to the outermost fabric layer. DWR penetrates the fibers and lowers the surface tension of the fabric, causing water to bead up and roll off this outer layer of fabric, instead of being absorbed.
DWR is not permanent, though. Regular wear and tear, plus exposure to dirt, detergents, insect repellent, and other impurities can shorten its lifespan. The good news is that restoring the water repellency of your GORE-TEX® shell is extremely easy.
How to Restore Water Repellency
GORE-TEX® outerwear:
Just machine wash it, rinse it, and put it in the dryer, being sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the care label inside. The washing removes dirt and other contaminants and the heat from the dryer helps redistribute the DWR treatment on the fabric surface.
If water fails to bead up on the surface of your cleaned and tumble-dried garment, its DWR treatment has reached the end of its useful life. But don’t worry: You can restore the garment’s water repellency by applying a topical water repellency restorative (DWR treatment) for outdoor fabrics, available at your local outdoor retailer. We do not recommend wash-in treatments, as they can hinder your garment's breathability.
GORE-TEX® footwear:
We do not recommend the use of waterproofing waxes or greases as they can seriously affect the footwear's breathability. Apply only treatments, polishes, conditioners, and dressings recommended by the manufacturer. Always check the manufacturer’s care instructions on the label of your footwear first.
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