Thread: what to buy, WATER PROOF/WINDPROOF JACKET

i got a refund on my hunters element jacket today ( first time out in light rain for 3 hours and i got soaked through ) so what im looking for is
100% water proof
100% wind proof
breathable
armpit heat dumps
light weight around a kg would be nice
packable
quiet if poss but thats the last thing on the list

what i dont want

hunters element haha
heavy bush coat
i want water to run straight off not have a wet heavy water logged outter layer which i know its likely to make it noiseyer

thanks guys and girls

https://gearlocker.nz/ridgeline-deluge-anorak/

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I'm going to get one of these in the next few weeks.
Not fully waterproof but they look pretty darn good.

Guide DCS Water Resistant Hunting Jacket | KUIU

Got a pair of Attack pants a month back and have given them a good work out. I really like them .

My Hunters Element jacket did the same. Light/moderate rain in the bush and I was getting wet arms - WTF

http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...ng-rain-34089/
Try this looks good

Donot get a macpac, bloody warranty ant worth squat, I have researched a tad and found outdoor research and arcteryx are supposed to be damn good.

Wetsuit? Covers all possibilities

Originally Posted by Shelley

Donot get a macpac, bloody warranty ant worth squat, I have researched a tad and found outdoor research and arcteryx are supposed to be damn good.

Grow up and stop bad-mouthing them.. it was a 20 year-old jacket!

Swazi Rifleman - a new design from them
The Rifleman - Swazi

Not a expert on them - but have learned to buy the best and i think Davie knows a bit

Kuiu Yukon. IMO the best waterproof/bombproof/breathable jacket on the market.

Very light, compactable. Amazing hood, great pockets. Ain't cheap, but it'll do its job when it's needed.

Originally Posted by hotsoup

Kuiu Yukon. IMO the best waterproof/bombproof/breathable jacket on the market.

Very light, compactable. Amazing hood, great pockets. Ain't cheap, but it'll do its job when it's needed.

Best jacket I've had


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What's the waterproofing like on the Kuiu guide? Just got one off a forum member, waiting for it too rain!

Originally Posted by 223nut

What's the waterproofing like on the Kuiu guide? Just got one off a forum member, waiting for it too rain!

Been raining enough here so had mine out, it beads off well, I haven't had it out for hours at all as I have the Yukon and that's the 100% rain one.

Originally Posted by 223nut

What's the waterproofing like on the Kuiu guide? Just got one off a forum member, waiting for it too rain!

It's not waterproof. Its beads off light drizzle for 30mins or so.

Good jacket tho, windproof and has a bit of warmth plus pit zips etc

Originally Posted by 223nut

What's the waterproofing like on the Kuiu guide? Just got one off a forum member, waiting for it too rain!

I wouldn't get the Guide if you're wanting a 100% waterproof jacket. The guide is more of a multi purpase jacket