RE: Rain gear question.....
Cabelas MTO 50.
I have had mine for9 years now. The pattern has not faded and it is still 100% waterproof. I have the non insulated jacket and pants. I wear them any time it looks like it could rain or snow. I probably wear them 80% of the time when I hunt. Very durable. They are not bulky but plenty of room to layer underneath. They will pack up into their own pocket if you wish. Dead quiet material.
I wore them on an Alaskan hunt where it rained steady for 10 days straight. I stayed dry the entire time.
I don't think there is better rain gear on the market. Well worth the money.