sitka dewpoint vs cloudburst

[highcountry10]

Between the dewpoint and cloudburst jacket and pants for elk hunting in the mountains, which would be the best. I have the cloudburst set that I have never used yet, but thinking about buying the dewpoint rain gear.

 

[doverpack12]

I wouldn't get the dewpoint just because they are lighter if it meant you would have both sets. The cloudburst is going to have a few more features that add a little weight but can also be nice compared to the more minimalist dewpoint. The dewpoint pit zips are also your pockets and just have a double zipper so you can open up maybe 18-20" of your side or zip it down just enough to vent or access the pocket. Cloudburst hood rolls up into the collar. I think there are some other differences but its been a few years since I looked at them side by side and I used a dewpoint for a few seasons. Cloudburst will be a little more durable just due to fabric thickness.

 

[justin davis]

I prefer the dew point for the weight

 

[highcountry10]

I wouldn't get the dewpoint just because they are lighter if it meant you would have both sets. The cloudburst is going to have a few more features that add a little weight but can also be nice compared to the more minimalist dewpoint. The dewpoint pit zips are also your pockets and just have a double zipper so you can open up maybe 18-20" of your side or zip it down just enough to vent or access the pocket. Cloudburst hood rolls up into the collar. I think there are some other differences but its been a few years since I looked at them side by side and I used a dewpoint for a few seasons. Cloudburst will be a little more durable just due to fabric thickness.

My cloudburst are new with tags still on them. I bought them last year and never worn them. I was planning to sell them if I buy the dewpoints. I was going to use them on backpack hunts, but I don't know if the weight difference is worth it.

 

[highcountry10]

I prefer the dew point for the weight

Would I size up because they are performance fit, to layer under jacket and pants. I had to move up to xl to xxl on my old Jetstream lite jacket. My cloudburst jacket is xl and pants are large.

 

[Kotaman]

The new reworked Sitka rain gear will be worth a look...

 

[highcountry10]

The new reworked Sitka rain gear will be worth a look...

Maybe I will wait. I was thinking about buying the dewpoints because camofire has them today at 40% off.

 

[michaelc10]

I have both, I really like the cloudburst and the added pockets, but I find myself grabbing the lighterweight dew point most of the time. Especially when I know it may just be a fast moving afternoon rainstorm. Typical for high mountain hunts here in colorado. If I know I'm in for really bad weather for a few days, I'm taking the cloudburst.

 

[highcountry10]

I have both, I really like the cloudburst and the added pockets, but I find myself grabbing the lighterweight dew point most of the time. Especially when I know it may just be a fast moving afternoon rainstorm. Typical for high mountain hunts here in colorado. If I know I'm in for really bad weather for a few days, I'm taking the cloudburst.

 

[highcountry10]

Do you need to move up a size on the dew points to wear layers underneath.

 

[wind gypsy]

The dewpoint is sized to fit over layers in the same realm. Example: large dewpoint would be good over large kelvin lite or active. Might be tight on the down or windstopper models..

 

[Gumbo]

I like the dewpoint for where and when I hunt. I'm in Montana, which is relatively dry, and I usually am not going to hunt or backpack for multiple days in drenching rain. The Dewpoint system is great for the odd storm we often get and is lightweight. If I were going on an extended true wilderness hunt or was in a wetter area, or one with more thorny vegetation, I'd definitely opt for a more substantial set, probably the Kuiu Yukon set because I don't really like the fit of the Cloudburst or Stormfront jackets (and because I already have the Yukon jacket but rarely use it, only on really rainy days or on extended trips where more rain is forecast).

 

[sneaky]

New Cloudburst jacket has two lower hand pockets, that's it. Hood doesn't store in the collar anymore. They cut out a LOT of pockets on the new rain gear pieces. They are working on the replacement for the Dewpoint but it won't be this year that you'll see it.

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[Tman24]

Do you need to move up a size on the dew points to wear layers underneath.

I had to size up with my dewpoint jacket. Cloudburst in a large fit with my layers. Needed an XL in the dewpoint to fit the same layers.
The dewpoint pants in a large were tighter than the cloudburst in large.
I went with the cloudburst pants, for the extra durability and the dewpoint jacket to save some weight.

 

[Light&Fast]

I bought the Dewpoint set and may send it back for one reason. It is so LOUD! Like a potato chip bag. Maybe this is due to the ultra light and high performance characteristics but if I get busted drawing my bow who cares about a few ounces.

 

[heatstroke18]

Im looking at getting a pair of the dew point pants only because of how inexpensive I can find them now. Im not going to be doing a lot of hunting in the rain or dumping snow. They would mostly be in my pack for the odd chance I need them to get to cover or move when its wet. I can't justify spending nearly twice as much for the cloudburst pants and system (new or old) for something I probably won't wear but ever now and then. If its driving rain for a day, that will probably be a day in the tent/shelter. Most of my hunting is also 3-5 day trips. Anyone else have the same thought process or experience?