Rain Jacket

I just got a Simms G3 for my birthday and all I can say is WOW. There is no comparing it to a Bare Kodiak, Bare is heavy and doesn't breathe but does keep you dry. I've tried several brands over the years and found all lacking something. Always wanted Simms and now I do ;D

Hey Hook Set

I have the Bare Kodiak and have found it to be great at keeping you dry but it is a bit warm and does not breath all that well.My fishing buddy has the Simms G3 and he loves it and I would trade him in a second. If you have the cash for the G3 then I would recommend that you get it,because as soon as I have the cash I am switching to the Simms as I don't think you can get a better rain jacket.

Centerpin 8)

Simms for sure...nothing compares to real Gore-Tex when it comes to breathability and durability. Even my cheapo Simms Freestone Gore-Tex jacket keeps me dry and breathes really well (I bought it for its packability).

Stone
you sure that the Simms Freestone jacket is Gore-tex? Simms does not seem to claim it is. Some of the lower price point Simms products are not Gore-tex and their Freestone line up is one of them. Still a great product though.

Thanks for the replies guys. Yeah I had heard great things about the simms jackets, and with living where we do, a good rain jacket is worth the money

rln said:

Stone
you sure that the Simms Freestone jacket is Gore-tex? Simms does not seem to claim it is. Some of the lower price point Simms products are not Gore-tex and their Freestone line up is one of them. Still a great product though.

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Yup...mine is one of the original models that first came out a few years ago, and it is definitely Gore-Tex. I don't know if they have since changed that, I know that their Freestone waders were never Gore-Tex, but my jacket definitely is...in fact it has Gore-Tex stiched on the cuff of my sleeve.

If you're considerng the Simms they are just coming out with their new line of G4 jackets as well as a couple others. You might see a slight price drop on some of the old models. Like the rivertek, which I have and it's outstanding. Just put it through a serious weather test in the high country and I stayed bone dry.

Strange - I would go the other way, My mate has the G3 - which gave up the ghost after a year in the UK - switched to the G4 and has a leak or two after just 3 months. My bare is two years old and keeps me dry and warm - even when it has been in the rain for two solid weeks.

Patagonia make a very nice jacket may be worth having a look at it.

But that's only my my 2c worth.

Al the best
Mike

Thanks for all the info guys. Now I just gota get the money :happy:

I have a Simms goer tex jacket and after three hard years of use, No leaks. I'm in the market for a new one and will probably goo Simms again .




Hotrod

I too am interested in a good rain jacket and had a look at some of the prices of the simms I guess you get what you pay for though.

checkout M&Y some good instore sales right now.

ya i was just in M&Y today 40% off Simms jackets/sweaters and so on :beerchug: the guy there was perstering me to buy a vest after he saw me loooking at them HA HA 250$ on a vest no thanks :naughty: i have one on order from US alot cheaper ;D

After doing some research I found a good jacket that seems pretty damn close to the g3 guide but at less than half the price. Not sure if a link is allowed but it's the cabelas gore tex guidewear wading jacket. 21 user reviews all giving it a 4.8/5 and at $199.99 usd seems like a great bang for your buck. I'm gonna get one and give it a go and will let you know how it holds up.

Good choice! :thumbup: I've been looking at that one for a while now too. Let us know how it works out for sure! I'm sure we're all looking forward to some reviews!

FF :drunk:

Post the link marooned,all good.......Marko

here's the link guys

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...&parentType=index&indexId=cat20455&hasJS=true

Thanks for the link marooned, I'll have to check it out.

Nice threads....kinda looks like a Mcloudvail. Are they in a retail outlet up here?

Thanks ...Marko