This is the rain jacket i use the most.
Sitka downpour jacket review.
First let me say i am not paid by sitka gear nor do i receive any free stuff from them for my own use although they have donated a few caps for contests.
Downpour jacket last fall i bought some sitka white tail gear including the downpour jacket.
Which for next season i am going to buy the sitka cloudburst jacket and sitka cloudburst pants so i can go and be dry in the sustained rain.
Alaska comes to mind for the sitka stormfront jacket.
So if you have a trip to alaska get the sitka stormfront jacket.
If you want the same performance with the rest of your clothing it may be best to pair this jacket with other sitka downpour apparel and gear as they are made with the same fabric and technology.
It doesn t take a lot of space so whenever breaks in the overcast will give sunny periods you easily can put it into the backpack.
7 reviews combining a 100 waterproof and breathable gore tex membrane with a deadly silent brushed polyester face the downpour jacket is an iron clad insurance policy for unpredictable skies.
I don t worry too much about the weight i am packing in since i am usually on day hunts or maybe an overnighter.
We added a safety harness pass through port to help keep you safe dry and ready in the clutch.
Sitka warranty and product review.
A special technology of the fabric which is brushed provides silent movements even when it s hard rain.
Combining a 100 waterproof and breathable gore tex membrane with a deadly silent brushed polyester face the downpour jacket is an iron clad insurance policy for unpredictable skies.
At the time of purchase it seemed like quality stuff to me knowing that sitka and gortex both have good reputations for being high end hunting clothing manufacturers.
Sitka gear downpour jacket will mostly cover your head and torso from rain not other areas.