Cabela's Dry-Plus vs. Cabela's Brush Buster Gore-Tex

[b-144]

Looking into getting one of these 4 in 1 jackets, wondering if anyone had any input on either, or both. Thanks for all the help.

[California Sprig]

The brush buster is probably one of the best quads on the market. The outside material is a little more heavy duty for "bustin brush". The dry plus is also an excellent jacket/parka and a little less expensive. I have 4 waterfowl parkas that I have bought over the years and the one I bought 2 years is a dry plus. I can't see any difference between the gore tex membrane and the dry plus membrane. They both keep water and wind out and breath to let moisture escape. I have used my dry plus 2 seasons now and it has kept me warm and dry in both cold and wet weather. Whether the extra $50 or $60 for the brush buster is worth it - I don't know. I don't think you can go wrong with either. One thing about Cabelas stuff is that the have the greatest return policy out there.

[Indaswamp]

I've owned/test marketed every water proof membrane there is...NOTHING compares to Gore-tex! it will outlast all the rest by a long shot. remember that you get what you pay for. (i was an outdoor video guy for a call company.. we had to be sure to keep the cameras DRY) Goretex is all I trust after personal testing...

[b-144]

Thank you both for the input, it has greatly helped.

[Theircommited10]

Brush buster 4 in 1 is the best parka Ive ever put on ! ! 100 percent waterproof and made to last. -Gary

[duaney2]

I have a Brush Buster and it's a phenomenal jacket. Downpours have never leaked a drop, very warm with a roomy comfortable fit.

[njonesy_07]

Indaswamp said it! That Goretex jacket will be your best friend come winter. I actually have both jackets in question + a Cabelas P.I.T. jacket. The gortex is definately my favorite of the three, followed by the P.I.T.

[Lawdog]

I have both in different camos and lengths. My Brushbuster is a solidly built wader jacket. I rarely use the liner--the ciffs bug me. Instead,I go with with a Drake Equader underneath. But the shell is bulletproof... I too say Gore Tex is the real deal. All that said, my old Dry Plus Parka has served me well. I just don't go with the Wetlands camo so much anymore. It was a steal for $100 on eBay. In the end, I think the Brushbuster is worth the extra money, but it's a real steal at the end of the season on clearance.