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I'm after a new coat too,had stoney creek .ridgeline,hunters element going to get something at the fieldays but will be watching this tread for advice.
Stoney Creek Alpine Jacket
yip , shes also called the Tarn , Mines been to Fiordland twice already , It would be the hardest wearing jacket i've tested , While its not as compact as the 3/4 zip jackets out there i prefer not to have to pull a wet jacket over my head.
For the ones that say it will be too noisey walking through the bush , its not , and i find when its wet the bush is noisey anyway .
Products i have tested in Fiordlad , Hunters Element XLR , Huntlite , Swari Tahr . Still go back to my Tarn for a bullet proof jacket. Might try Rob's new XLR Extreme this Roar for a compact overnight flycamping jacket
Wish I had of seen this thread before I bought my jacket!
For staring dry I like my British milsurp Gortex smock. Quite heavy and a little bulky but it works extremely well. Topped it off with matching trou for $200 total.
British Gore-Tex Smock Used
British DPM Goretex Pants
Was listed as used. I would say issued but unused. Think some of the Brits must be allergic to rain.
Also think Kuiu is worth a look, especially the Chugach NX... KUIU Ultralight Hunting | Committed to developing the finest ultralight technical mountain hunting clothing and gear on the planet
Stony creek tussock is good.. 6 months in the rain in nachengwea Tanzania , did not get wet,, 18 months doing possums and ferrets day in day out and it's still going strong.
No pockets =no leaks
Most of the hunting type jackets that quote 100% waterproof and yet breathable absorb water like a sponge and then don't dry very quickly. I now have a macpac hollyford which is quite long and have been pleased with its performance both in fiordland and westland.