Sitka Water Repellancy

Tim Terrell · Aug 102018

The Duck Oven was designed as a layering-component and not an outer-jacket. Problem was people loved the versatility and wore it as one. It will shed water but is not water-proof. I have an original Duck Oven and it will not stand up to abuse like an outer jacket would. It wasn't designed to. I understand the 2nd gen Duck Oven uses a tougher fabric and will take abuse the original would not--without tearing.
I think you'd want the Delta wading jacket first. Then layer-up underneath for warmth depending on conditions--it's a Gore-Tex shell and tough. Ask for a Duck Oven for Xmas--or buy one post-season when the good 'deals' come-on. The Hudson jacket has Primaloft insulation--the Delta does not. 'Hope this helps.
--Tim

hcgoutdoors · Aug 102018

Like Tim saidthe delta wading jacket has the gore Tex membrane which is %100 waterproof. Duck oven and gradient are layering pieces. Duck oven is extremely warm but I can't speak for the gradient. I have the delta wading jacket and I'm very pleased with it's performance. Being in Georgia if you have your layering pieces down for when it's colder you will be fine. I've never experienced the weather there but I'm sure a rain jacket is a necessity. Delta is great buts it's not insulated. Strictly an outer wear shell to protect you from the elementsnot to keep you warm. It can be warn from opening day to the very last day of the seasonyou just need to layer accordingly to the situation which you are presented with.

Yuchi1 · Aug 112018

This is to Gore Tex and and not necessarily Sitka specifically as any product with Gore Tex is likely the same in functionality. Even though I am a sample of onehaving owned Gore Tex products (1991-present) in several of their generational iterations (improvements) they all still seem to possess one common flaw. To function properly the garment cannot be compromised via touching a wet object (groundtreeetc.) or coming into contact with mud or anything similar that circumvents it's wicking properties. In those instancesit actually wicks moisture into the garment instead of outmaking it a veritable sponge.

That's why I'm reverting back to (when I began waterfowler madness) the 1960's layering system of wool underlay (wind locker variety) with a neoprene coated canvas/cordura outer layer to attain absolute waterproofing on the exterior and the wool keeping me warm even with any condensation that arises. Amazinglyit only took ~49 seasons to figure out what really works.

Tim Terrell · Aug 132018

Yuchi1 said:
That's why I'm reverting back to (when I began waterfowler madness) the 1960's layering system of wool underlay (wind locker variety) with a neoprene coated canvas/cordura outer layer to attain absolute waterproofing on the exterior and the wool keeping me warm even with any condensation that arises. Amazinglyit only took ~49 seasons to figure out what really works.

Another way to attain absolute waterproofing? Stay at home.
Sodoes this mean you're giving up on waxed cotton? :lol:

Yuchi1 · Aug 142018

The Brits have used waxed cotton outerwear for years and it's been known to rain every now and then it that part of the world.

What I postulated works and works very well notwithstanding it's lack of slick marketing and shilling.

teamflightstoppersND · Aug 292018

If you want the waterproof Sitka gear make sure it is made of goretex. If it doesn't have goretex then I wouldnt trust it to be waterproof. Sitka makes a great product from functionalityvery comfortableand great fitting.

AK Dux · Sep 222018

I believe Sitka bought Goreor the other way around; or something along those lines. My opinionthe Duck Oven with the Delta Wading combo cannot be beat.

mnmsrt8 · Oct 92018

I have a new Hudson jacket. It's provides some insulation over the Delta. Since t does have some insulationI feel it can used in the "colder but not freezing" temps a little better. But that's just how I use it and prefer to layer.

Either one is gonna be awesome as long as you know that your going to need to expand your layering setup as well. I had a pull over drake jacket that was the warmest thing ever and I would basically wear that and a Tshirt. But if I got hot or the temps weren't in the "freaking cold" department layering got tough with it. It was hot or cold.

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