Embrace the wet. Nobody ever said hunting was supposed to be comfortable..(grin)
I've given up on dry. I've moved more towards "comfortable while wet".
I'm sure it is just a product of being a newb to the really wet climates, but getting soaked kind of freaks me out, just in the event of getting stuck out in those duds or having a major cold front move in. It all depends on where you're at and what you're doing, of course... I think like you said it some places you may just have to say "screw it" and give in to the moisture. Skin dries pretty quick anyways!
Tanner
Our solution so far has been to carry a light syn sleeping bag, 40 degree bag and make sure we run silk/merino wool. If caught out dump the wet outer stuff, in a rain gear failure, and crawl into the bag as needed, along with an 12-18 hour body warmer and a handwarmer. It adds oz but it adds security.
Having packed through devils club, alder and the like, I just don't totally trust any rain gear. Especially with how clumsy I can be.
We have a poncho type top these days, and Marmot Precip bottoms have still done ok for us.
Next purchase will be Event for rain bottoms but still a poncho top, as its much more versatlie and has better venting IMHO.
And something like Helly Hansen fishing type rain gear for riding the ATV into the hunting camp and out....
