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Originally Posted by craigepo
I'm needing replacements for both wet-weather jacket and pants (my old issue stuff is done). Requirements are as follows:
1. Tactical/Camo pattern
2. Must be quiet when worn as an outer
3. Would really like it to be able to take a "driving" rain (think 60 mph rain, or flying down a lake in a sparkly bass boat)
4. Would be handy for it to be somewhat small, although it doesn't have to be packable.
5. Needs to tough enough to take some abuse, and also fit snug enough to shoot in.
Thanks for any help
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The issue Gore-Tex in BDU pattern would cover some, but not all of those, and in a lightly used one, be economical, too.
If you really want it snug and packable, the old issued lightweight Gore-Tex jacket was sweet, but at 60mph and raining, almost everything is going to leak at the seams and cuffs.
I have not found a single jacket that does everything you are looking for, and I probably have a dozen outdoor jackets in my coat closet, from some of the best outdoor gear companies out there.
You optimize for one or two of those factors at the expense of the rest.
Just my .02, YMMV.
TR
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