Thread: Recommended wet weather gear

Originally Posted by tikka

Swazi is good and NZ made, I've got an old tahr anorak and the new light weight rifleman. Only had the rifleman in a couple of rain storms so far and kept me dry, very breathable and quick drying compared to the old tahr. If I was to get a longer one it would be a Swazi kagoule ( has better pockets).

@tikka so how long is the rifleman? Waist/crotch/thigh length?
When I contacted Swazi they said they'd only be available direct so can't go have a look at one.

@Nga yeah I wouldn't touch Hunters element with a barge pole, the huntech jacket was getting good wraps, that or Swazi, the other option is something like the Macpac resolution jacket which is what I use, it's not quite for use in the bush but great for open tops hunting, etc wait for one of there sales

At the end of this month the south island fieldays are at Kirwee. Its possible Swazi will be there. Swazi were at the Wanaka show yesterday and they had their rifleman and kagoule there to view.

Originally Posted by outdoorlad

@tikka so how long is the rifleman? Waist/crotch/thigh length?
When I contacted Swazi they said they'd only be available direct so can't go have a look at one.

@Nga yeah I wouldn't touch Hunters element with a barge pole, the huntech jacket was getting good wraps, that or Swazi, the other option is something like the Macpac resolution jacket which is what I use, it's not quite for use in the bush but great for open tops hunting, etc wait for one of there sales