Foul Weather Gear - Simms, Gill, Cabelas Guidewear or what?
Foul Weather Gear - Simms, Gill, Cabelas Guidewear or what?
Looking for some advice. Upgrading my foul weather game and there are a lot of options out there - Simms Pro Dry, Gill, Huk, Under Armour, Cabelas Guidwear and probably other. Cost is not a factor, I just want the best available.
Feedback appreciated.
Lowdog
Feedback appreciated.
Lowdog
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Re: Foul Weather Gear - Simms, Gill, Cabelas Guidewear or wh
I currently own Cabela's Guidewear. Its first generation stuff and been amazing. I've heard complaints about some of their newer stuff. I'm sure its still great, just not as "leader of the pack" as it once was.
If I were buying new gear today, it would be Simms.
If I were buying new gear today, it would be Simms.
Re: Foul Weather Gear - Simms, Gill, Cabelas Guidewear or wh
I have never been disappointed by any of the Simms products. They are pricey, but top quality stuff.
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I have Simms, and love them. Not the prodry, but one step down.
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Re: Foul Weather Gear - Simms, Gill, Cabelas Guidewear or wh
Simms. If not then I do like HUK. HUK does run funny on sizes. Make sure you can return it if it didn't fit.
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I just got the Huk Next Level suit this offseason. Haven't had a chance to use it, but everyone I know who has absolutely loves it.
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Re: Foul Weather Gear - Simms, Gill, Cabelas Guidewear or what?
Musto or Henri Lloyd if you want the best.
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I had never heard of musto - nice one.Mike and Pike wrote:Musto or Henri Lloyd if you want the best.
I agree that it is worth looking at non-fishing brands, e.g. Arcteryx.
Otherwise, I have been very happy with my Patagonia River Salt jacket.
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Re: Foul Weather Gear - Simms, Gill, Cabelas Guidewear or what?
I used to race sailboats as a pro. Thousands of off shore miles...no such thing as bad weather, just bad foul weather gear.Dalleinf wrote:I had never heard of musto - nice one.Mike and Pike wrote:Musto or Henri Lloyd if you want the best.
I agree that it is worth looking at non-fishing brands, e.g. Arcteryx.
Otherwise, I have been very happy with my Patagonia River Salt jacket.
Re: Foul Weather Gear - Simms, Gill, Cabelas Guidewear or what?
Depends on what conditions you are looking to venture into. For early and late season Great Lakes weather, I have found the Stormr neoprene based gear to be exceptional.Lowdog wrote:Looking for some advice. Upgrading my foul weather game and there are a lot of options out there - Simms Pro Dry, Gill, Huk, Under Armour, Cabelas Guidwear and probably other. Cost is not a factor, I just want the best available.
Feedback appreciated.
Lowdog
For more "mainstream" or warmer conditions, the Simms stuff is nice. I have a bit of Simms gear and it is all high quality.
Re: Foul Weather Gear - Simms, Gill, Cabelas Guidewear or what?
If you are just fishing it is hard to beat Simms for quality. Warranty is on par with the best in industry as well.
Re: Foul Weather Gear - Simms, Gill, Cabelas Guidewear or what?
I have a mix of foul weather gear. Just depends on the situation.
Simms, Patagonia and Arc'teryx.
Typically Arc'teryx has the most forward designs and push the envelope for design and use of Gore-Tex fabrics and insulation. Their jackets typically use very narrow tape on their seams and are great mobility wise. That's why climbers and hikers love their gear. Military as well, SEAL teams with their LEAF designs. My go to jacket on a daily basis is a Fission AR, and just picked up a Fission SL. I also have an Atom LT hoody, various fleeces. Would I wear them fishing, don't think so...though my mid layer is typically a Fortrez hoody. I love the built in Balaclava/mask. Similar to a Patagonia R1 hoody. Their products are not cut/designed for fishing. In any other situation if it's pouring rain and cold, their products would be my number one choice. Some noise about the pieces being made in China and Thailand, whereas the older pieces were made in Vancouver BC. Quality is still there and their warranty is great. I had a 11 year old jacket where the gore-tex delaminated around the pocket. It was evaluated as being a defect so they sent me a new $695 jacket as a replacement.
Simms makes the best fishing products hands down. I have had a couple of Guide Jackets, waders, several kinds of gloves, and a couple of vests. When I first got the Guide jacket it was manufactured in China but was really finished well. They have great customer service and they did send me a new vest when I had a problem with some meshing unraveling.
Patagonia, like Simms and Arcteryx all have exceptional customer service. Any issues with Patagonia have been handled professionally as well. My wife likes their fleeces and their R1 hoody makes a nice mid layer piece. When I returned a product, they either replaced it or sent me a voucher for full retail towards a new product. I bought a new River Salt Jacket last year, and have been pleased with it.
Simms, Patagonia and Arc'teryx.
Typically Arc'teryx has the most forward designs and push the envelope for design and use of Gore-Tex fabrics and insulation. Their jackets typically use very narrow tape on their seams and are great mobility wise. That's why climbers and hikers love their gear. Military as well, SEAL teams with their LEAF designs. My go to jacket on a daily basis is a Fission AR, and just picked up a Fission SL. I also have an Atom LT hoody, various fleeces. Would I wear them fishing, don't think so...though my mid layer is typically a Fortrez hoody. I love the built in Balaclava/mask. Similar to a Patagonia R1 hoody. Their products are not cut/designed for fishing. In any other situation if it's pouring rain and cold, their products would be my number one choice. Some noise about the pieces being made in China and Thailand, whereas the older pieces were made in Vancouver BC. Quality is still there and their warranty is great. I had a 11 year old jacket where the gore-tex delaminated around the pocket. It was evaluated as being a defect so they sent me a new $695 jacket as a replacement.
Simms makes the best fishing products hands down. I have had a couple of Guide Jackets, waders, several kinds of gloves, and a couple of vests. When I first got the Guide jacket it was manufactured in China but was really finished well. They have great customer service and they did send me a new vest when I had a problem with some meshing unraveling.
Patagonia, like Simms and Arcteryx all have exceptional customer service. Any issues with Patagonia have been handled professionally as well. My wife likes their fleeces and their R1 hoody makes a nice mid layer piece. When I returned a product, they either replaced it or sent me a voucher for full retail towards a new product. I bought a new River Salt Jacket last year, and have been pleased with it.
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Re: Foul Weather Gear - Simms, Gill, Cabelas Guidewear or what?
Regarding the ECWCS: Have it. Served in it. I still wear mine to the woods if its damp or the snow is wet and heavy. But it doesn't hold a candle to Guidewear, 100MPH, or Simms. If you're looking to get into something tough at a reasonable price, it will certainly fit that category.
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Re: Foul Weather Gear - Simms, Gill, Cabelas Guidewear or what?
I just spent a few months using the Stormer Aero bibs. Very nice quality, and lighter than the neoprene Stryker line. More suitable to general wear. I have worn the Stryker jacket out in -22F conditions and stayed warm.
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What about AFTCO?