thats the right price for h e gear after my not so water proof water proof jacket lol shame i loved all the other features
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thats the right price for h e gear after my not so water proof water proof jacket lol shame i loved all the other features
I love my rugged bush coat. Just have to fix it when the zip gives out. Warm and heavy and cheap.
I don't trust their rain gear though.
Has anyone tried stones creek "the rock" pullover?
@birch have you managed to figure out what to buy yet?
yeah the hunters element ... apartfrom the NOT waterproof issue lol it was perfect but no still confused and havent brought anything hows that @Nibblet?
[QUOTE=JasonW;587292][url]https://gearlocker.nz/ridgeline
Ridgeline and good don't go together in the same sentence :sick:
I have:
Sitka Stormfront
Sitka Jetstream
Kuiu Teton
Kuiu Guide
Come to think of it I may have a problem……
Anyway, if you want the best rain jacket its hands down the Stormfront over the Teton. If you want comfort and 100% wind proof then it’s defiantly the Jetstream over the Guide. Overall I think the Sitka gear is better made I just wish they would do more solid colours. My guide jacket is OK however the stitching is coming away, the internal pockets are stuffed and it’s now become my fishing jacket.
The only issue with Sitka is the price. Although, if I consider all the money I’ve spent on Stony creak, hunter’s element, ridgeline etc then it makes the gear I have now seem like value for money.
Hi Hayden,
The stitching on your Kuiu Guide jacket maybe covered under warranty as that shouldn't happen. If you email the details to kuiu@southpacific.com we will see what we can do
Swazi One Tough Mother or derivative is a NZ length shell raincoat that will keep you dry and breathe.
You must layer under under any shell type jacket for warmth.
I also have a Sitka Stormfront shell jacket, more technical than the Swazi OTM, with more zips, so potential for failure or a leak, but is lighter to have as a backup in the day pack.
This stuff isn't cheap, but the right gear can save lives.
Most of the stuff in hunting stores is just a joke.
B
Glad I had the swannie on my last trip, used as a windproof when coming down a ridge into the wind for 3hrs, single layer of merino underneath, very happy with it. Doubles as a dog blanket :thumbsup:
Am making the choice about new wet gear about now.
Having bought a H/E packstealth last winter and also a H&F branded one after reading all the good shit they reckoned about them. Waste of money sponges.
Am going to layer up this winter and get a proper rain coat.
At least I know I wouldn't get shot... Or maybe I would as I'd look like some sort of being from another planet
Whats with the packhorse on the back is that so little asian child doesn't get wet?
bahaha hmm not quite what i had in mind
So far happy with my Jahti Jakt suit
Jacket very comfortable but I do sweat a tad in it, hard to get perfect balance between rain getting in and sweat getting out.
Trousers not used much as a shorts man - but again comfortable camp or 4wheeler pants
BUT – the company gone belly up – but there is still some items in stores
Just bought one of these: https://www.armyandoutdoors.co.nz/co...ert-mvp-jacket
Absolutely love it, great practical fit and set up. Bomb proof thus far, last few weeks hunting has been in heavy rain and pushing through soaking scrub etc... no leaks and toasty warm inside. One hunt i got short on time and had to boost out so instead of back and forward off the track, river bank/bed and crossing it i just highwayed down the middle of the river for a couple of kms. Was cold on the legs, especially when it was riding up but i had that jacket on with a thermal under it and was enough to keep me comfortable enough to keep blasting down the valley. Have been that impressed by it i bought a second!
Am sure these ones will be equally as good as the British nato ones. And in German fleck camo which most would probably be more into.
https://www.armyandoutdoors.co.nz/co...nt=42688930254
:cool:
I looked at the glasinock and the alpine tarn at stoney creek stand at the fieldays. The glasinock was a lot lighter than the tarn but the tarn felt more hard wearing. I ended up buying the Alpine tarn for $200. The alpine tarn has been discontinued i believe though. Tried it in the long woods on Sunday in the rain and was impressed. Wasn't hosing down just drizzle though.
Interested in peoples experiences of various rain shells performance when carrying packs? Wore my Marmot rain jacket (some type of 2 layer fabric) for a 3 hour stroll in light rain, and found that at the pressure points the inner 'waterproof' membrane was rubbing/peeling off! Probably not the recommended use for that coat, but got me thinking about jackets that can handle a bit of that.
https://www.furtherfaster.co.nz/coll...iant=944968821
Try one of these good price on sale
When mountain designs were running here I bought one of their storm repel coats. Seems only the Aussies and us care for long coats that will cover down to thigh / knee length. Its been absolutely brilliant had it for 5 years or more, water still beads off, and I still dont get wet in it.
Men
This would be its equivalent today
Just picked up one of these on clearance, seems like a good deal as you effectively get 2 jackets, warm as a furnace but yet to try out in the rain though.
http://www.kathmandu.co.nz/parsenn-m...jacket-v2.html
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Has anyone got a Bush buck Defender jacket?
So I see gin city is now stocking Manitoba? And Manitoba is using a licenced version of TechL-Wood (camo company) camo pattern "specifically designed" for New Zealand environments.
It looks nice and the price is good for a jacket/pants combo, But has anyone handled these or better yet worn/abused them?
https://touch.trademe.co.nz/listing/view/1365480381
I know this is old but I needed a set of gloves hunting the remarks and got a set from Manitoba. Had three buy the end of the day due to the right gloves separating at the stitching. The left did the same the following day. Left the next day as couldn't glass at all it was so cold...
https://vrtbr.com/
Expensive (NZ pricing is better than suggested with VAT off). Damn fine looking gear though.
Check out Earth Sea Sky, NZ made gear. Extremely high quality
Yep up there. Be top notch for the man or woman that has everything:
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C7 MEN'S PARKA eVent[emoji768] DV Alpine Hunting Edition | € 672 (NZD 1150) | The C7 long cut technical Parka in 3 layer w/b membrane from eVent[emoji768] DV Alpine
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C7 MEN’S PANTS eVent[emoji768] DV Alpine Hunting Edition | € 368 (NZD 630) | The C7 technical Pants in 3 layer w/b membrane from eVent[emoji768] DV Alpine with stretch panels for comfortable and flexible fit
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T1 MEN’S MIDLAYER Polartec[emoji768] PowerStretch ProTM | € 152 (NZD 260) | The T1 long cut Mid Layer Fleece in Polartec[emoji768] PowerStretch Pro in Base Green [Rosin]
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T2 MEN’S BASE LAYER ZIP NECK Polartec[emoji768] PowerWoolTM | € 72 *(NZD 123) | The T2 Base Layer Shirt in a technical, soft, and comfortable wool blend from Polartec[emoji768] PowerWool in Dark Grey
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