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Waxed canvas and wool. Both very durable and water resistant. Only a rain coat will keep you completely dry in a down pour or prolonged hours of heavy rain. I wear a LL Bean waxed canvas jacket for all hunting in the wi yet. Everything from doves and quail to ducks. Later as needed underneath for extra warmth with wool.

THIS.

Back in the day, we'd wear Carhart bibs over our rubber Converse waders to deflect the thorns and briars. GoreTex and other "breathable" gear works until you stop the moisture transfer process (get mud on it or lean up against a tree, etc.) then it becomes a sponge and it's not the most durable type fabric. The reason waxed cotton outerwear and wool garments underneath work (as they've done for hundreds of years) is the wax keeps water out and the wool will keep you warm even when wet. The modern gear is certainly stylish and speaks to where you strive to be in the pecking order at the blind. However, if functionality and durability are important the garment items referenced will keep you dry and warm, fashion statements be damned.