Foul Weather Gear - Simms, Gill, Cabelas Guidewear or what?

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Foul Weather Gear - Simms, Gill, Cabelas Guidewear or what?

Post by Lowdog » Sat May 14, 2016 2:32 am

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.

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Re: Foul Weather Gear - Simms, Gill, Cabelas Guidewear or wh

Post by Mattman » Fri Jun 03, 2016 7:53 pm

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.

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Post by zodiak311 » Sat Jun 04, 2016 12:12 am

I have never been disappointed by any of the Simms products. They are pricey, but top quality stuff.

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Post by JTinKC » Wed Jun 15, 2016 11:46 pm

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

Post by dirtygeary » Sat Aug 06, 2016 1:48 pm

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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Post by Fishinfanatic115 » Sat Mar 11, 2017 9:54 pm

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?

Post by Mike and Pike » Sat Mar 11, 2017 11:43 pm

Musto or Henri Lloyd if you want the best.

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Re: Foul Weather Gear - Simms, Gill, Cabelas Guidewear or what?

Post by Dalleinf » Sun Mar 12, 2017 12:12 am

Mike and Pike wrote:Musto or Henri Lloyd if you want the best.
I had never heard of musto - nice one.
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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Post by Mike and Pike » Sun Mar 12, 2017 12:16 am

Dalleinf wrote:
Mike and Pike wrote:Musto or Henri Lloyd if you want the best.
I had never heard of musto - nice one.
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.
I used to race sailboats as a pro. Thousands of off shore miles...no such thing as bad weather, just bad foul weather gear.

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Re: Foul Weather Gear - Simms, Gill, Cabelas Guidewear or what?

Post by Tokugawa » Fri Mar 17, 2017 10:20 am

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.

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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.

For more "mainstream" or warmer conditions, the Simms stuff is nice. I have a bit of Simms gear and it is all high quality.

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Re: Foul Weather Gear - Simms, Gill, Cabelas Guidewear or what?

Post by drift123 » Sun Apr 02, 2017 3:33 pm

If you are just fishing it is hard to beat Simms for quality. Warranty is on par with the best in industry as well.

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Re: Foul Weather Gear - Simms, Gill, Cabelas Guidewear or what?

Post by Hanover » Sun Apr 09, 2017 2:14 pm

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.

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Re: Foul Weather Gear - Simms, Gill, Cabelas Guidewear or what?

Post by Mattman » Sun Feb 18, 2018 6:46 am

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?

Post by Tokugawa » Sun Feb 18, 2018 6:55 am

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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Re: Foul Weather Gear - Simms, Gill, Cabelas Guidewear or what?

Post by hungry_cow » Wed Feb 21, 2018 6:23 am

What about AFTCO?

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