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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?
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.
Quote from: jackelope on February 17, 2017, 08:51:33 AMNot 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.+2I 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!
Quote from: M_ray on February 17, 2017, 09:05:08 AMQuote from: jackelope on February 17, 2017, 08:51:33 AMNot 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.+2I 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.
