Sitka pant question

[Commando]

What sitka pants would every one recommend? The ascent, 90%pants or the timberline? The main purpose of these will be elk hunting in sept at 6-7000 ft in eastern wa. Last yr the temps went from upper thirties to the 60-70 degree range. Thanks

[Clearcut]

I'd say 90% if you can still get them.. I believe there being discontinued

[elkaholic123]

I'd say 90% if you can still get them.. I believe there being discontinued

90% are probably the best selling pants, I don't think they are discontinuing...That is what I would buy, but I have 4 pairs  already

[dscubame]

I have both and gravitate towards Timberline more often than not.

[bowhunterty]

The Ascent pant are my got to pants. Been wearing them since 2011. Add long underwear when cold. They hold up great. Light weight. Wife even wears them.

[Magnum_Willys]

The Ascent pant are my got to pants. Been wearing them since 2011. Add long underwear when cold. They hold up great. Light weight. Wife even wears them.

What happens when you hunt together ? 

[jackelope]

What are you going to do with them?
I have all 3.
90% pants are too warm for 90% of the hunting we do around here. If it's warm out, go with the Ascents. If it's anything else, the Timberlines are an awesome pair of pants. I just recently got them. I can't believe I've waited this long.  Timberlines have the waterproof butt and knees.
A good middle of the road pants have been the Mountain pants. A little heavier than the Ascents but not as warm as the 90%'s. The Mountains are a little heavier and have the rubber guards on the ankle cuffs to prevent the wear there.

[bowhunterty]

Magnum Willys read that after the fact. LOL.

[BULLBLASTER]

My favorite are the ascent. I also own the mtn pants and 90%

[Twang]

Accent. I layer if I want more

[frazierw]

I have the mountain pants and i love them

[blackveltbowhunter]

I have the Ascent and Timberline. I like the ascent early archery moving alot and milder temps typically. I wear the TL later in the year. I really like the waterproof knee and butt, however it is warmer. If looking for just one pant I would look at the mountain pant. Also the ascent is getting significantly lighter in weight and material for 2017 for me will be strictly a early season pant.

[full choke]

I have Ascents and Timberlines. I have had the Mountain pants as well. If I could only have one- it would be the Timberlines by a long shot. They are great. It is true that they are a bit heavy for early season stuff. The Ascents are great for that if that is all you do. But if I had to choose- TL for the win.

[M_ray]

I wear the ascent 80% of the time and just layer when it is in the 20's-30's. If it's any colder then I would go with the timberlines. I have the kuiu ultra merino zip off bottoms for those times when it is cold in the morning and the temps rise. Easy to zip off without removing your boots!

http://www.kuiu.com/hunting-pants-shorts/ultra-merino-145-zip-off-bottom/10004.html?cgid=pants-and-shorts&dwvar_10004_color=ViasCamo

[ridgefire]

I have the 90%, mountain pants and ascents and hardly ever use the 90%. Mountain pants are great all around pant but hunting here in Sept would go with the ascent pants if I could only choose one.

[jrebel]

I have and love the 90%.  Want to try the timberline...maybe next year. 

[DJ_Mack]

Ascents 100%!


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[Commando]

Thanks for the Info guys. I really appreciate it. I'm planning a trip to Cabelas this weekend to scope them out. I think I'm leaning towards the ascent pants and the mountain pants.

Now as far as jackets goes what's everyone else think there? I'm thinking the jet stream. I'd like to get a jacket I can use for elk in sept and also use the same jacket in Nov chasing blacktail. What's the main difference between the jet stream and the timberline? Is the timber line more of a rain jacket?

[SemperFidelis97]

I wear the mountain pants more often when archery hunting because they are light enough to breath well, and have the knee pads which are a life saver sometimes.  I wear my ascent pants on almost every hike I do I love the way they feel, and breath though like I said when it comes to hunting I find myself in the mountain pant more often.  I have the celsius, 90%, jetstream, kelvin and cloudburst jackets I wear the 90% most.  That being said they all have their place, the kelvin as well as the cloudburst are almost always in my pack for layering.  I just got the jetstream this year so I will give it a shot this next season to see where I will find some use for it.  Sitka is all about layering so there is really not a one size fits all piece for anything I would start with what you think you will need, and go from there.

[M_ray]

Thanks for the Info guys. I really appreciate it. I'm planning a trip to Cabelas this weekend to scope them out. I think I'm leaning towards the ascent pants and the mountain pants.

Now as far as jackets goes what's everyone else think there? I'm thinking the jet stream. I'd like to get a jacket I can use for elk in sept and also use the same jacket in Nov chasing blacktail. What's the main difference between the jet stream and the timberline? Is the timber line more of a rain jacket?

I love my jetstream Jacket and I have it on me 90% of the time with a jetstream vest  and a kelvin puffy in my pack. This set up is what I use all season and all I need to add are more or less base and mid layers depending on the time of year. Not sure about the timberline jacket? if that's what you meant but the timberline pants are heaveier than the ascent and have waterproof butt and knees as well as knee pads if needed. I only wear ny timberlines when its really cold cause I get too hot hiking in them in above 30* temps. The rain gear is the dewpoint and coudburst lines with the cloudburst being the heavier of the two but the dewpoint is still very durable for light gear. 

[jackelope]

Not sure I'd buy the Ascent pants and the Mountain pants. I have both. They're pretty similar. Ascent is a little lighter and more stretchy. If it were me, I'd get the Ascents for sure and the Timberlines for when it gets colder if you're looking to cover the spectrum.
Jetstream has Windstopper. What that translates to is less breathability IMO. I have a Jetstream vest and a Jetstream lite jacket. I think that's a good way to go. I don't think I'd do the whole Jetstream jacket. I can't picture that being much use at all in September. Too warm. I also like the idea of a rain jacket and a puffy jacket. I have a Eddie Bauer First Ascent puffy that I carry. If you want a Sitka jacket, I'd look at the Kelvin or the Kelvin lite. I think soft shell jackets like the Jetstream or the 90% jacket are overrated for hunting. I have the ascent hoody and really like that as a layer. Think multiple layers and not a warm jacket. I find myself wearing a merino base layer, the Ascent hoody and the vest down to like 30 degrees. I keep the puffy and rain coat in my pack. If it gets cold I'll throw the puffy on and if there's any precip, the rain jacket on.

[BULLBLASTER]

I'm with jackelope on mostly everything he said. I do own a green jet stream jacket that I wear hunting sometimes (not pack in hunts or long hiking hunts) but treestand or farmland type hunts. It is also my favorite everyday jacket as well.

[M_ray]

Not sure I'd buy the Ascent pants and the Mountain pants. I have both. They're pretty similar. Ascent is a little lighter and more stretchy. If it were me, I'd get the Ascents for sure and the Timberlines for when it gets colder if you're looking to cover the spectrum.
Jetstream has Windstopper. What that translates to is less breathability IMO. I have a Jetstream vest and a Jetstream lite jacket. I think that's a good way to go. I don't think I'd do the whole Jetstream jacket. I can't picture that being much use at all in September. Too warm. I also like the idea of a rain jacket and a puffy jacket. I have a Eddie Bauer First Ascent puffy that I carry. If you want a Sitka jacket, I'd look at the Kelvin or the Kelvin lite. I think soft shell jackets like the Jetstream or the 90% jacket are overrated for hunting. I have the ascent hoody and really like that as a layer. Think multiple layers and not a warm jacket. I find myself wearing a merino base layer, the Ascent hoody and the vest down to like 30 degrees. I keep the puffy and rain coat in my pack. If it gets cold I'll throw the puffy on and if there's any precip, the rain jacket on.

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I would agree Jakelope is spot on, The mountain pant is just a tad heavier then the ascent so I also went with just the ascent and Timberline. Also most of the time down to 30* I have a merino base, a traverse mid layer and then the jetstream vest. The jetstream hoody, kelvin and rain jacket are always in the pack. With this set up you are covered all season! good luck!   

[coachcw]

First lite 

[jackelope]

Not sure I'd buy the Ascent pants and the Mountain pants. I have both. They're pretty similar. Ascent is a little lighter and more stretchy. If it were me, I'd get the Ascents for sure and the Timberlines for when it gets colder if you're looking to cover the spectrum.
Jetstream has Windstopper. What that translates to is less breathability IMO. I have a Jetstream vest and a Jetstream lite jacket. I think that's a good way to go. I don't think I'd do the whole Jetstream jacket. I can't picture that being much use at all in September. Too warm. I also like the idea of a rain jacket and a puffy jacket. I have a Eddie Bauer First Ascent puffy that I carry. If you want a Sitka jacket, I'd look at the Kelvin or the Kelvin lite. I think soft shell jackets like the Jetstream or the 90% jacket are overrated for hunting. I have the ascent hoody and really like that as a layer. Think multiple layers and not a warm jacket. I find myself wearing a merino base layer, the Ascent hoody and the vest down to like 30 degrees. I keep the puffy and rain coat in my pack. If it gets cold I'll throw the puffy on and if there's any precip, the rain jacket on.

+2
I would agree Jakelope is spot on, The mountain pant is just a tad heavier then the ascent so I also went with just the ascent and Timberline. Also most of the time down to 30* I have a merino base, a traverse mid layer and then the jetstream vest. The jetstream hoody, kelvin and rain jacket are always in the pack. With this set up you are covered all season! good luck!   

You got me. It's the Traverse hoody and not the Ascent that I have.
Wow...great minds think a like.

[M_ray]

Not sure I'd buy the Ascent pants and the Mountain pants. I have both. They're pretty similar. Ascent is a little lighter and more stretchy. If it were me, I'd get the Ascents for sure and the Timberlines for when it gets colder if you're looking to cover the spectrum.
Jetstream has Windstopper. What that translates to is less breathability IMO. I have a Jetstream vest and a Jetstream lite jacket. I think that's a good way to go. I don't think I'd do the whole Jetstream jacket. I can't picture that being much use at all in September. Too warm. I also like the idea of a rain jacket and a puffy jacket. I have a Eddie Bauer First Ascent puffy that I carry. If you want a Sitka jacket, I'd look at the Kelvin or the Kelvin lite. I think soft shell jackets like the Jetstream or the 90% jacket are overrated for hunting. I have the ascent hoody and really like that as a layer. Think multiple layers and not a warm jacket. I find myself wearing a merino base layer, the Ascent hoody and the vest down to like 30 degrees. I keep the puffy and rain coat in my pack. If it gets cold I'll throw the puffy on and if there's any precip, the rain jacket on.

+2
I would agree Jakelope is spot on, The mountain pant is just a tad heavier then the ascent so I also went with just the ascent and Timberline. Also most of the time down to 30* I have a merino base, a traverse mid layer and then the jetstream vest. The jetstream hoody, kelvin and rain jacket are always in the pack. With this set up you are covered all season! good luck!   

You got me. It's the Traverse hoody and not the Ascent that I have.
Wow...great minds think a like.

  yeah I just have the regular Traverse but I'm thinking about getting the hoody. I could see where on those days with a slight breeze or in colder temps it would be nice to just pull that up, I always carry a balaclava on me but it would be nice to not have to dig it out of the bottom of the pack sometimes!

[ridgefire]

I hardly ever wear a jacket in Sept for elk hunting. I typically have a firstlite wool baselayer, sitka mountain shirt, firstlite labrador sweater and a sitka mountain vest for my upper body. I always have a goretex jacket in my pack for rain or wind though.

[T-Dozzer]

I run warm & move alot so I use ascents. I will layer FL base layers if needed. If you do a different type of hunting, I wouldn't go with ascents.

For jackets-
Jetstream with a kelvin lite hoody in pack.
Sometimes a jetstream vest over my traverse zip tee or ascrnt jacket.

[ridgefire]

Lots of Sitka on camofire.com right now. May able to find what your looking for.

[steeleywhopper]

I like the Timberlines best for my later November to December hunting and I take the knee pads out if I'm going to do alot of hiking.
Early season archery and muzzy the Ascent pants get the nod. Modern firearm deer season the 90% pants are my go to.

[idaho guy]

I bought the ascent pants  last year and they are the most comfortable pants ever. My issue is they were tore up pretty quick I have been real disappointed in the durability of them. I wore them last weekend lion hunting layered up underneath and they were fine for warmth.

[BULLBLASTER]

I bought the ascent pants  last year and they are the most comfortable pants ever. My issue is they were tore up pretty quick I have been real disappointed in the durability of them. I wore them last weekend lion hunting layered up underneath and they were fine for warmth.

I had some ascents that the seems started coming apart after a year and Sitka replaced them no questions. Mine get some rips and small tears but over all seems like durability is acceptable to me. I know everyone is different tho. 

[idaho guy]

I bought the ascent pants  last year and they are the most comfortable pants ever. My issue is they were tore up pretty quick I have been real disappointed in the durability of them. I wore them last weekend lion hunting layered up underneath and they were fine for warmth.

I had some ascents that the seems started coming apart after a year and Sitka replaced them no questions. Mine get some rips and small tears but over all seems like durability is acceptable to me. I know everyone is different tho. 

thanks for that response I was wondering if they would replace them I think I will see if I can get a replacement mine are not seam issues but tears all over not just little ones pretty beat up 

[BULLBLASTER]

I bought the ascent pants  last year and they are the most comfortable pants ever. My issue is they were tore up pretty quick I have been real disappointed in the durability of them. I wore them last weekend lion hunting layered up underneath and they were fine for warmth.

I had some ascents that the seems started coming apart after a year and Sitka replaced them no questions. Mine get some rips and small tears but over all seems like durability is acceptable to me. I know everyone is different tho. 

thanks for that response I was wondering if they would replace them I think I will see if I can get a replacement mine are not seam issues but tears all over not just little ones pretty beat up

Give them a call and see what they say. If not just avoid walking through so much poky brush!

[idaho guy]

I bought the ascent pants  last year and they are the most comfortable pants ever. My issue is they were tore up pretty quick I have been real disappointed in the durability of them. I wore them last weekend lion hunting layered up underneath and they were fine for warmth.

I had some ascents that the seems started coming apart after a year and Sitka replaced them no questions. Mine get some rips and small tears but over all seems like durability is acceptable to me. I know everyone is different tho. 

thanks for that response I was wondering if they would replace them I think I will see if I can get a replacement mine are not seam issues but tears all over not just little ones pretty beat up

Give them a call and see what they say. If not just avoid walking through so much poky brush!

I know you hunt the panhandle easier said than done ha ha where can I go and avoid brush?

[BULLBLASTER]

I bought the ascent pants  last year and they are the most comfortable pants ever. My issue is they were tore up pretty quick I have been real disappointed in the durability of them. I wore them last weekend lion hunting layered up underneath and they were fine for warmth.

I had some ascents that the seems started coming apart after a year and Sitka replaced them no questions. Mine get some rips and small tears but over all seems like durability is acceptable to me. I know everyone is different tho. 

thanks for that response I was wondering if they would replace them I think I will see if I can get a replacement mine are not seam issues but tears all over not just little ones pretty beat up

Give them a call and see what they say. If not just avoid walking through so much poky brush!

I know you hunt the panhandle easier said than done ha ha where can I go and avoid brush?