Hello J, thank you so much for the feedback. I really enjoy the technical side of gear and what they can and can't do, so it is a lot of work, but my pleasure!
Thank you so much for the in-depth review. I think a lot of folks take for granted how much time that you put into these tests. Your tests are the most informative and unbiased that I have found. Please keep them up
Thank you so much for the feedback Travis! A lot of time and heart has been dedicated to these and feedback like yours really helps guide me in terms of what outdoorsmen want in their gear reviews.
I’m so glad this video helped you to make a decision for what will work for you. I just pulled the trigger on the full KUIU Yukon set this fall and am very happy. Seems to be a good balance between ruggedness, dry time, pocket layout, stretch vs. how quiet it is. I think this will be my go to for the near future. Wash it half a dozen times and it will help take some of the noise out of it. Cheers!
Awesome review!!! It seems to me it all depends on where your hunting and what time of the year your hunting all plays in as well. If your spot n stalk vs sitting in a treestand vs bow vs rifle.. I loved the video!!! Makes you think more into that piece of gear befor you buy it!!
@@johnw9736 In your opinion, what would be the best option for a do it all rain jacket? From throwing it over my normal turkey setup to when i’m in the stand in November with freezing rain. The main thing that’s deterred me from really getting out there on those muggy days is most of my sitka/FL is only dwr or none at all. Thanks so much!
@@KillJoyXx1 Thanks for the question! A quick question for you. Do you backpack in for more than a weekend when you hunt or do more base camping/day hunting? Also, how important is stealth to you?
lots of info there, thanks. I think, idk which way to go... sitka light rain gear, with jetstream and mtn pants... lots of $, or cabelas MTO50 set, almost 1/2 price, ok camo O2... Really like the Killik K2 pattern, be about half of the sitka gear im looking at. but the waterproof fabric is just polyester, IDK if im hot on that or not. maybe more waterproof than gortex, but heavy and not breathable right? some scenarios call for light rain gear, some for pushing threw trails, with soaked bush might as well be taking a bath, lol. just can not decide.
You hit the nail on the head. So hard to pick one for all the varying conditions out there. You almost have to have one light set to throw in the pack to throw over stuff in decent weather, and then a burlier, more dedicated set for when weather just stinks. You can get away with one set for varying conditions, but usually have to sacrifice weight or durability.
I will tell you that the gortex will fail before the dermazax will. I was surprised at it. Also, it's very hard to show what the failure point is on camera. I have had gortex wet out from the outside in. I haven't had dermazax do that yet.
All zippers were zipped closed, so this does NOT reflect what would be vented if the pit zips were open on the Yukon. With the pit zips open this would help with ventilation and mitigate the retention of water when perspiring. I wrote a review on the official Sitka site of the Thunderhead and my biggest concern is no pit zips and lack of pockets. I would be happy to sacrifice a few ounces if they would remedy this and make it less of a temporary rain shell and more of a dedicated softshell jacket. Thanks for the question!
Dude i appreciate and respect all of your effort.
Hello J, thank you so much for the feedback. I really enjoy the technical side of gear and what they can and can't do, so it is a lot of work, but my pleasure!
Thank you so much for the in-depth review. I think a lot of folks take for granted how much time that you put into these tests. Your tests are the most informative and unbiased that I have found. Please keep them up
Thank you so much for the feedback Travis! A lot of time and heart has been dedicated to these and feedback like yours really helps guide me in terms of what outdoorsmen want in their gear reviews.
Good work man. Really enjoyed it. Thank you very much
Great video. Thanks for taking the time to do this. I’m looking to purchase a Kuiu Yukon Jacket and Pants. This video is a real help.
I’m so glad this video helped you to make a decision for what will work for you. I just pulled the trigger on the full KUIU Yukon set this fall and am very happy. Seems to be a good balance between ruggedness, dry time, pocket layout, stretch vs. how quiet it is. I think this will be my go to for the near future. Wash it half a dozen times and it will help take some of the noise out of it. Cheers!
Nice and thorough! Glad I found your channel.
Much appreciated! I hope this helps you make some decisions!
Awesome review!!! It seems to me it all depends on where your hunting and what time of the year your hunting all plays in as well. If your spot n stalk vs sitting in a treestand vs bow vs rifle.. I loved the video!!! Makes you think more into that piece of gear befor you buy it!!
I couldn't agree more! Thanks for checking out the video!
Awesome tests thanks for doing this.
Well done man. Objective, interesting review
Fantastic content. I'll be here for more
Thanks much for this review, it really helps a lot!
Thank you so very much.
@@johnw9736 In your opinion, what would be the best option for a do it all rain jacket? From throwing it over my normal turkey setup to when i’m in the stand in November with freezing rain. The main thing that’s deterred me from really getting out there on those muggy days is most of my sitka/FL is only dwr or none at all. Thanks so much!
@@KillJoyXx1 Thanks for the question! A quick question for you. Do you backpack in for more than a weekend when you hunt or do more base camping/day hunting? Also, how important is stealth to you?
thank you for all your help! much appreciated!
Fantastic review , thank you!
First class review. Thank you.
Excellent review!
Thank you so much for the feedback!
awesome video man
Outstanding reviews...!
Excellent review, exactly what i’ve been looking for!
So glad this was of use!
Nice comparisons.
THANK YOU
You are most welcome!
Thank you!!!
You are most welcome!
lots of info there, thanks. I think, idk which way to go... sitka light rain gear, with jetstream and mtn pants... lots of $, or cabelas MTO50 set, almost 1/2 price, ok camo O2... Really like the Killik K2 pattern, be about half of the sitka gear im looking at. but the waterproof fabric is just polyester, IDK if im hot on that or not. maybe more waterproof than gortex, but heavy and not breathable right? some scenarios call for light rain gear, some for pushing threw trails, with soaked bush might as well be taking a bath, lol. just can not decide.
You hit the nail on the head. So hard to pick one for all the varying conditions out there. You almost have to have one light set to throw in the pack to throw over stuff in decent weather, and then a burlier, more dedicated set for when weather just stinks. You can get away with one set for varying conditions, but usually have to sacrifice weight or durability.
Thank you sir. You get a like
I will tell you that the gortex will fail before the dermazax will. I was surprised at it. Also, it's very hard to show what the failure point is on camera. I have had gortex wet out from the outside in. I haven't had dermazax do that yet.
Thank you for giving us your experience with these products, much appreciated!
When you were doing the perspiration testing, were you using the pit zips on the Yukon? I am struggling to decide between that and the Thunderhead
All zippers were zipped closed, so this does NOT reflect what would be vented if the pit zips were open on the Yukon. With the pit zips open this would help with ventilation and mitigate the retention of water when perspiring. I wrote a review on the official Sitka site of the Thunderhead and my biggest concern is no pit zips and lack of pockets. I would be happy to sacrifice a few ounces if they would remedy this and make it less of a temporary rain shell and more of a dedicated softshell jacket. Thanks for the question!
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