Wanted some good rain wear. Stopped and Cabela’s and Bass Pro to try on the 100 mph and Guide wear stuff as well as the HPR stuff that was on sale. I had my mind made up to go with the Cabela’s Guide wear. Didn’t buy yet hoping that it would go on sale in the spring. While reading more topics on rain gear (I’ve read pretty much every topic about rain gear on this site and some others) I kept coming across Gill and Simms Pro dry also.
Simms Pro dry is out of my price range. So I’ve decided to go with Gill. In one of the countless pages I read I came across someone who found a 25% discount at Sound boat works. The thread was from 2019 but I went there and the discount code still works.
Some of the online reviews for Sound Boat works aren’t the greatest especially when things are backordered, so I called them before placing my order to see if the items were available. One items was in stock at their store the the other 2 had to come from Gill to them and then be shipped to me.
With the discount, free shipping and no Tax, the total for the Gill coat and bibs ended up being $43 more than Guide wear would be during the Spring sale at BPS with the tax.
Ended up going with the Gill Pro Tournament 3 Layer Bib in Large, and Gill Race Fusion Jacket Large in Orange. It was a toss up between the Race Fusion and the OS2 Jacket, I wanted a hood that could be stored as I expect to use the rainwear for hunting and motorcycle riding when needed. The OS2 was backordered with no date for expected delivery so I went with the Race Fusion.
One of the hardest thing to figure out is what size. Lots of posts about rain wear just say how well it works not about fit. Trying on the 100mph and Guide wear I liked the fit of the Large vs the Medium or XL. I did find some people that were about my size that said Medium fit ok as well as others that said large. Gill size chart puts me right at medium to large, went with the large to be able to layer, and I don’t like tight fitting stuff. I’m 5’8’ about 180 lbs with 34 waist most of the time.
Placed my order today so now waiting for the rainwear to arrive. Will update with how it fits once it arrives. As well as how dealing with Sound Boat Works went.