Thread: Waterproof Jacket - Ridgeline Monsoon vs Swazi Tahr/Kagoule

Check out warfighter athletic commando jacket. My only gripe is it could be longer to cover more of my ass. Had it in some very shitty weather and kept me completely dry. Wait for it to come up on sale though. From memory I paid about $250 each for my two jackets (one for the wife)

Still have this but it will be going in the post in the next couple of days
https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....ket-xl-100626/

Yep I like a long rain coat as it keeps my shorts dry.

I have a thar XP and prior to that the stoney creek version but in my opinion all they are is a good wind proof garment as they hold water and just become a very damp if not wet article of clothing.

If you want a rain jacket, get a dedicated rain jacket as these aren’t, I bought a milsurp gortex rain jacket and that’s been awesome, even bought a pair of over trousers and I’ve stayed dry.

The Swazi Torrent is on special atm from $439-$299 , I dont know much about them but I'm sure others will be able to tell you more


https://swazi.co.nz/products/muskeg-...43560869036217

Am think am going to buy one off these to replace my swazi thar, agree with above commits. When the thar gets wet it gets heavy and hard to dry also need a jacket with full front zip because of shoulder injury.
The huntech are lighter then the thar also.
Huntech Tussock on special $350 depending on colour
https://huntechoutdoors.com/product/...sock-jacket-2/
Yes if i had more money i would be buying a Cactus or if if cactus were cheaper

As unlikely as it sounds, there are lots of good reviews on this forum about the Hunter's Element Halo. I recently spent half a day in the rain wearing one on a boat and remained dry. Not breathable, but I think we understand now that breathable, waterproof clothing is a myth.

Had the Swazi Kagoule. Really liked it. Quality build, excellent hood and wrist seals. Performed really well in the tops and in the bush hunting with the quieter outer fabric. But, like any make of rain jacket, bush bashing resulted in tiny micro holes, and eventually it would let in the wet. I now use a Swazi Rifleman, much smaller and lighter, and use it in the bush when it's really wet - and accept I'll need to replace it sooner. I think this is the thing to be aware of. If you are going to use any rain jacket in the tight, it's gonna eventually get holes in it. If your dedicated tops hunting, then probably not so much of an issue.

I still have my original Swazi Thar anorak and just sent to back to get the seam sealing done again. A robust and warm jacket that has become my ute jacket. I have also met Davvy Hughes the owner and he is a good guy and hard worker. He supports hunters.

On a side note to comments, I also met Jacinda at work for a function for apprentices and she was great with all the young staff and the trainers. She took time to talk with every one and made the media wait to have lunch with the team and they all got selfies. Definitely genuine.

Back to the jackets again, I have been using the HE Halo lately and just back from 3 days on the Ruahine tops where it was nice to have a light jacket in the pack for evening and morning glassing. Time will tell how long it lasts.

Its a thread about a jacket, go and argue with each other about politics of facebook

I have both the swazi thar anorak and the huntech tussock anorak.
I prefer the huntech over the swazi if I know I’ll be getting heavy rain,or walking through wet bush all day,the huntech doesn’t absorb the water as much as the swazi,which makes it a lot easier to dry in the hut at night.
Can’t comment on the ridgeline, but my pick is huntech if I only have to have one.

@Ryan_Songhurst you must have a good boss I agree Kaiwaka gear is good sitting on a bike but any active roll its to heavy and hot. My boss is tight, real tight 5 years out off my Kaiwaka jacket and leggings.