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Sitka cloudburst jacket4/29/2023 In Sitka gear, I wear an XS, but knowing that I typically layer, I went with the S so that I would have room. I have worn it in the rain, wind, mud, snow, marsh, mountain, and plain. I have put the Sitka Cloudburst rain system through the ringer and have not found it lacking. I wanted new rain gear for many reasons, but it really comes down to this, when hunting it nearly always rains or snows or blows. Pit zips meshed with hand pocket zippers.Sitka describes their Cloudburst rain system as a GORE-TEX membrane having the following features: The first thing I planned to buy was rain gear. This deal is 40% off anything in the Sitka line in my size. I had been hearing great things about the Sitka women’s clothing line, so I was very excited to win a Pro Deal discount at the Alpha Bowhunting Challenge. Most companies think that small means short, so for someone who wears a small with a 32-inch inseam and 31-inch sleeve length, I am often disappointed. The quest for hunting clothing that fits is like a roller coaster, excitement for the prospect of new companies and disappointment when it doesn’t fit. I realize that as women we are a small subset of the hunting community and that while it is coming, often spending a good deal of money on clothing that doesn’t fit is frustrating. Please excuse the long post, I just know how long I looked for research on this jacket before I bought and there was almost nothing out there.One thing that you will hear most women hunters complain about is the available options for hunting clothing. I wouldn’t pay retail for it if you can help it, and your needs may be different, but for me it fits the bill. Pretty breathable for what it is, and the hood is great. The outer fabric sets out pretty quickly but that doesn’t matter a whole lot since the goretex membrane is an inner layer and still keeps you dry. I’ve nevr had a leak other than the front hand pockets seem to wet out too easily with heavy wet snow. I also shoot competitive shotgun sports in the spring and summer and it keeps me perfectly dry then. Like I said earlier, the combo of the kelvin and the cloudburst can be noisy, but it’s a very comfortable setup and it’s worth it to me. Last year I wore a base layer, a light fleece shirt, hoodie, kelvin jacket, and the cloudburst on the coldest days. Be careful with your movements and it doesn’t matter a whole lot. I hunt white tails in Iowa, so not as quiet as I’d like, but I knew that going in to it. I found a great deal on a cloudburst jacket and bought it. Please excuse the long post, I just know how long I looked for research on this jacket before I bought and there was almost nothing out there.
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