Cabela’s Guidewear

[FSH 210 Sport]

I’ve said before that the best way to extend your season, either within the months of boating season, or on the shoulders is with a good set of rain gear.

I got an email today from Cabela’s and this is one of the featured items.

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/guidewear-xtreme-late-season-parka-for-men

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/guidewear-xtreme-late-season-bibs-for-men

This is a great price on Gortex type of rain gear, no other rain coat material performs like Gortex.

Yes its a grip for sure.. but the first time you are out and its nasty out and you are warm and dry it will be well worth the cost.

For the ladies in your life…

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/johnny-morris-bass-pro-shops-guidewear-elite-jacket-for-ladies

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/guidewear-elite-rain-bibs-for-ladies

I could not find an insulated set for the ladies.. so she will have to layer up underneath.

As a fyi to keep in mind, when buying clothes for cold conditions be sure and leave plenty of room for layering. It you compress the layers you loose a lot of the insulation value because you get rid of the dead air space that insulation provides. Smash a down jacket down and it is not nearly as warm as a fully puffed one, same is true with 3M thinsulate.

 

[CastawayRK]

If gore-Tex or down jackets are involved the lady in my life ain’t getting on the boat so that will save me a bunch right there! To me me staying dry is the #1 key to warmth. But others’ climates may vary.

 

[drewkaree]

If gore-Tex or down jackets are involved the lady in my life ain’t getting on the boat so that will save me a bunch right there! To me me staying dry is the #1 key to warmth. But others’ climates may vary.

Same. Unbeknownst to her, that's one of the reasons I wait so long to put the boat up for winter storage. One last quiet ride by myself is reason enough to have access.

Gore Tex is worth every penny to me. If it weren't going to get destroyed, I'd have a Gore Tex rain jacket for work, but that's too much to spend for something they won't reimburse me for. Personal use, sure, all day long and twice on Sunday. If you've never tried it, and think other things are "good enough", I'll say that I think you're wrong, but like, that's just like, my opinion, man.

 

[biffdotorg]

If gore-Tex or down jackets are involved the lady in my life ain’t getting on the boat so that will save me a bunch right there! To me me staying dry is the #1 key to warmth. But others’ climates may vary.

100% the truth in all climates. All of my ski and snowmobile gear is Gore-Tex as well. Being able to breath that moisture off in the cold and staying dry is totally key. From head to boots. And wicking undergarments that get moisture off the skin. If my eyes freeze at -40, you can about imagine what my toes can do.

One feature I added to my ice fishing gear last year and may add to my sled gear is floatation. We ride ice all the time, and the chance of going through is always there. So floatation gives a little sense of security. In warmer climates on the boat, many don't put on PFD's when donning rain gear due to bulk. So adding floatation is an option. It may not be coast guard approved, but better than nothing.

My Eskimo branded float suit is surprisingly less bulky than the old GoreTex Browning hunting jacket I used to wear ice fishing.