6lbSledge
Member
I’m trying something new for rain gear this year. I grew up backpacking and camping in WNC in mountains similar to NGA and I learned to hate rain gear in weather warmer than about 50-55 degrees- i.e. a large chunk of hunting season. It’s so humid and everything is wet and doesn’t dry out and you sweat as much as the wet vegetation and raindrops get you. Also rain gear is expensive and wears out quickly or is heavy.
I’m trying a poncho this year- sil-nylon, 0.6 pounds, $25, and takes the place of my rain jacket and pack cover, can be made into a shelter or ground cloth, and when worn allows much more airflow than any gortex jacket I’ve ever owned. Also I plan to have it replace the emergency blanket that I use for laying out quarters when butchering to keep the meat clean while I bag it. Thoughts? Any of you think this is a good idea, bad? What do you prefer early season hunting?
I’m trying a poncho this year- sil-nylon, 0.6 pounds, $25, and takes the place of my rain jacket and pack cover, can be made into a shelter or ground cloth, and when worn allows much more airflow than any gortex jacket I’ve ever owned. Also I plan to have it replace the emergency blanket that I use for laying out quarters when butchering to keep the meat clean while I bag it. Thoughts? Any of you think this is a good idea, bad? What do you prefer early season hunting?