early season archery clothing pants and shirt

[shorthair15]

i was looking for some recommendations on early season archery clothing. i have some predator camo i usually use just looking for something is a little cooler to wear in the hot weather.

[Button Nubbs]

One thing to keep in mind is that even in september it can be f-ing cold til the sun hits you in the morning.

[hughjorgan]

I usually use synthetic materials that have good wicking ability. Lots of my early season clothes are made from polyester.

[D-Rock425]

Elk hunting on the eastside can get chilly in the mornings.   I normal have a fleece vest i can wear takes the edge off while sitting in the treestand.

[Mudman]

I too am listening for good ideas.

[adamR]

cabelas hunt tech 6 pocket pants are so nice for early season, I was hunting in Sep last year in low country in the low 80's and my legs stayed cool the whole time, and in the mornings when it was chilly they seemed to keep the wind of me enough to keep me warm, I LOVE THESE PANTS, and will not buy another style of hunting pants

[whack em]

I've been looking at early season clothing as well, and was wondering who out there has experience with FirstLite and Kryptek.  Looking for pros / cons, likes and dislikes.  Thanks in advance.

[atfulldraw]

I'm a big fan of core4, it's the same quality as Sitka but at half the price. You can find it on camofire.com

[dreamingbig]

If you are backpack hunting then merino wool base layers would be what I suggest.  It is going to be amazing at most temp levels and it is great at keeping stink at a minimum.  If you are hunting out of a base camp and several changes of clothes available then synthetics work very well.

Kuiu and FirstLite both have great base layers.

[JBar]

Russel finally has some of their APX line in Max1. I'm going to give this a try, already have my coat and my pants should be here this week. Raingear will be next 

[jackmaster]

Old broke in pair of summer BDU's and a tshirt, Throw a little heavier gear in the pack if it looks like it could get nasty  and a worn pair of jungle boots

[JLS]

i was looking for some recommendations on early season archery clothing. i have some predator camo i usually use just looking for something is a little cooler to wear in the hot weather.

The Predator clothes are kind of heavy fabric.

You could look for some of the lighter weight BDUs.  Multicam is great stuff. 

Part of it also depends on if you're backpack hunting or hunting from the truck.  If you're backpack hunting I wouldn't go with BDUs, I'd take something like Sitka Mountain Pants or Ascent pants.

Mictrotex lite is good stuff if it fits you.  The cut on the pants doesn't fit me at all.  Wholesale Sports has some stuff that I can't remember the name of that a buddy of mine really likes.

[PlateauNDN]

Old broke in pair of summer BDU's and a tshirt, Throw a little heavier gear in the pack if it looks like it could get nasty  and a worn pair of jungle boots

    Works for me year after year.

[jackmaster]

Old broke in pair of summer BDU's and a tshirt, Throw a little heavier gear in the pack if it looks like it could get nasty  and a worn pair of jungle boots

    Works for me year after year.

me as well plateau, i still have some BDU's from when i was in the infantry, i even still got the old green and black jungle boots that are perfectly broke in, it has to be pretty bad out before i dont where that stuff, even if i get soaked by the time i get home it all dry and ready for the next day 

[dreamingbig]

Aren't BDUs made of cotton?  No thanks!

[jackmaster]

idk if they are made from cotton but the ones i have from the 80s and 90s the summers, are the absolute most comfortable pants i have ever owned, you dont know what comfort is until you have wore them, i also have the woolys and the rivers west and fleece and everything else but i would always rather be huntn in my cammys, you can still getm at the army surplus store for cheap they probably still got the old style jungle boot, but to each his own, whats comfort for one might not be for the other 

[JLS]

A lot of the newer BDUs are poly/cotton blend, maybe not ideal for backpacking but just fine for hunting from a base camp.

[PlateauNDN]

Old broke in pair of summer BDU's and a tshirt, Throw a little heavier gear in the pack if it looks like it could get nasty  and a worn pair of jungle boots

    Works for me year after year.

me as well plateau, i still have some BDU's from when i was in the infantry, i even still got the old green and black jungle boots that are perfectly broke in, it has to be pretty bad out before i dont where that stuff, even if i get soaked by the time i get home it all dry and ready for the next day 

Yep, still got 2 pairs from back in the day.  Can almost fit into them again and 1 pair was my field pair and I had to keep the pair I used for inspections.  It's still hard as cardboard and looks brand new yet.  I haven't gone wrong yet with them and plan to wear them until they fall apart.

[whack em]

Nobody with any comments on Kryptek?

[JPhelps]

Whack em - I used Kryptek Alaios pants and shirt last year over a merino base layer and the combination was great for early season archery.  Was warm enough for the cooler mornings and breathed good enough for the 95+ middle of the day.  THe pants are loaded with features and pockets and the shirt is a perfect mix of stretch and durability.

Not to mention the company was founded by some ex-military guys who have a passion for hunting and making the best technical clothing.

[whack em]

Whack em - I used Kryptek Alaios pants and shirt last year over a merino base layer and the combination was great for early season archery.  Was warm enough for the cooler mornings and breathed good enough for the 95+ middle of the day.  THe pants are loaded with features and pockets and the shirt is a perfect mix of stretch and durability.

Not to mention the company was founded by some ex-military guys who have a passion for hunting and making the best technical clothing.

JPhelps,
Thanks for the reply, we're leaning towards them.  Sounds like they will be great for the temperature ranges we'll face early season.

[et1702]

Whack em,

Buy the Cabela's Hunt Tech 6-pocket pants instead of Kryptic.  Same material, better construction & fit, only six pockets (who really needs 12 pockets in their pants?) and 1/2 the price of Kryptic!

ET

[JPhelps]

To each their own.  I don't own a pair of hunt-tech pants so I can't comment on them and the fabric being the same as Kryptek.  Better construction - please enlighten me and fit is dependent on the user.

I love the knee pads (I thought I would hate them),  I also liked the extra pockets.  I know I could probably store all the stuff in my pack or jumble it one pocket, but I was able to keep my calls, face mask, gloves, beanie, chap stick, gps, etc... all organixed and accessible without taking off my pack.