If you want to stay dry and are not working up a sweat, I really like Impertech. Start working hard though and you will get soaked from the inside as Impertech does not breathe. For just standing around, like the heavier Helly Hansen and Grundens rain gear, it does work great.
Gore-Tex works well if, like a previous poster mentioned, you allow it time to blow off between times of greater exertion - slow still-hunting for example.
When doing serious hiking in the rain I have taken to using a poncho over fleece. Breathes relatively well compared to a jacket and has the added advantage of covering both you and your pack. Switch to a jacket when you begin your hunt in ernest.
Last edited by OregonCoot; 01/03/14.
