Badlands Rain Gear

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Looking to purchase rain gear for the upcoming season. KY hunter & I’ve always skimped on rain gear. Currently wearing all badlands clothing, so looking at purchasing the badlands Exo rain set. However, looking for some reviews. Not too worried about a matching Camo set so any other affordable/well tested rain gear inputs are appreciated.
 

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If you want breathable I'd take a serious look at Sitka or Kuiu. They are tough to beat! I would make sure the jacket you get has pitzips or you'll get wet from the inside out. If you are in a torrent of rain and aren't active you might peek at Helly Hanson. They are 100% waterproof and rubberish material. I often wear HH on boats in Alaska but breathable raingear in Alaska when actively hunting sheep, goats, or bear.
 
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If you want breathable I'd take a serious look at Sitka or Kuiu. They are tough to beat! I would make sure the jacket you get has pitzips or you'll get wet from the inside out. If you are in a torrent of rain and aren't active you might peek at Helly Hanson. They are 100% waterproof and rubberish material. I often wear HH on boats in Alaska but breathable raingear in Alaska when actively hunting sheep, goats, or bear.
Thanks, appreciate the input. I’ll take a look at Sitka and Kuiu’s lines.
 

Jimss

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Kuiu and Sitka are expensive but worth every penny! You may be able to find some nearly new on the classified section of this website. You may also find a killer deal on old model Sitkas somewhere online. I usually find them for around 1/2 price.

Also, if you don't mind not having camo and don't want to spend as much $ I would seriously look at Marmot Precip. I use them all the time and they are only around $50 each at Sierra Trading or other online sites
 

Rick653

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I have the Badlands alpha jacket and love it. It's definitely a heavier rain jacket, but pretty tough. It has like a brushed face on it so it's actually not terribly loud either. If you like the Badlands gear I bet you'll like that jacket
 

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I had the EXO Jacket and liked it but it didnt breath that well at all.
 
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