Thread: Rain coat.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

What block you get?

Stillwater. 3rd period.

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.

Originally Posted by Wildman

Will have a look cheers.

Anyone tried the new Tahr XP? or any of the newer Swazi coats? What are they like for weight?

ill tell you as soon as the olive comes back into stock

Stoney Creek Alpine Jacket

Originally Posted by Looseunit

Stoney Creek Alpine Jacket

Do you mean the Tarn Alpine? What is durability like?

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

Originally Posted by Looseunit

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

Thanks. I currently have a Macpac jacket so I don't really care about the noise...If its wet enough to be wearing a jacket in the bush I must be doing something wrong

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

Originally Posted by Smiddy

ill tell you as soon as the olive comes back into stock

Is that anytime soon? I see its only thre medium out of stock but that is what I need... I usually fit large but they are quite a baggy fit...

Originally Posted by Wildman

Is that anytime soon? I see its only thre medium out of stock but that is what I need... I usually fit large but they are quite a baggy fit...

Mine turned up yesterday, looks good, it won't be tested till later this month, I've got to go back to work tomo

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.