Early season pants

[jdb]

I have an early season hunt planned and am going to purchase a good pair of light weight Pants. I'm looking pretty hard at kuiu, I really like the idea of the hip zips. What's the general consensus?

[Miles]

When in California for the early seasons I would just uses quiet lightweight hiking pants that zipped off into shorts.  They worked great and you could always write KUIU on them with a sharpie if that matters.   Lol

[jdb]

I have a pair of north face pants that zip off and I have. A sharpie!!

[scottcrb]

Prana stretch zion.  The first light corrugate are nice too .

[Timberstalker]

When in California for the early seasons I would just uses quiet lightweight hiking pants that zipped off into shorts.  They worked great and you could always write KUIU on them with a sharpie if that matters.   Lol

You mean to tell me that special camo doesn't make me a better hunter?  I thought if I had all the newest fad gear, it'd guarantee me a Book buck?

[highside74]

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[carpsniperg2]

kuiu alpines for early season hunts.

[highside74]

When in California for the early seasons I would just uses quiet lightweight hiking pants that zipped off into shorts.  They worked great and you could always write KUIU on them with a sharpie if that matters.   Lol

You mean to tell me that special camo doesn't make me a better hunter?  I thought if I had all the newest fad gear, it'd guarantee me a Book buck?

It makes you feel pretty though.

I watched a guy in Swakane a few year ago from across a canyon. He stuck out like a sore thumb in his tan Carhartt jacket. I was thinking this guy is visible to anything and everything. When I pull up my binos I notice he is wearing blue jeans and rubber boots along with his Carhartt. Down he goes along the edge of the canyon and right into the lap of a feeding buck. That deer had no clue he was being stalked by a dude wearing a Carhartt jacket,  blue jeans and rubber boots.

I've often wondered how many animals have fallen to a hunter wearing a red flannel shirt.

[jhawk13]

I am going with woolrich big horn wool pants for early archery. I believe they are made out of 6 oz fabric and fit loose. I plan on taking the satin liner out to make them even more light weight.

[Alchase]

I've often wondered how many animals have fallen to a hunter wearing a red flannel shirt.

I would bet a lot more than all the camo combined

[Wolfdog2314]

Always love the Kuiu hate 


How warm if an early season? I wear the Kuiu Tiberon pants if it's what I'd call "hot".

If there's going to be a temperature variation through the day Alpines are my first choice. Heavy enough for a crisp morning, but light enough and ventable for the warmer afternoons.

AND wearing Kuiu helps you to look pretty in the woods. Believe it or not it attracts the animals, even better than carharts and red flannels 

[blackveltbowhunter]

I dont think there is really any " kuiu hate " here. Just variances in opinions.

@jdb..... My general consensus is if you think something might work for you give it a try. In general I agree with many here, ANY "hunting" brand pant is likely to cost more for a product of similar design and function than from a non hunting brand. With a seemingly recent trend toward earthtone drabs in many of these products, it can make sense if looking for a cheaper alternative. I personally use kuhl pants for alot of my hiking/shed hunting and love them. But have been impressed with Sitka products for my actual hunting, but both feel completley interchangeable to me. Years ago i would have argued that "hunting" pants especially those designed for bow hunting were quiet. But that gap is much smaller these days IMO. 

But by going with a hunting brand, you are going to get camo, which may be important to you, features that may be more taylored to hunting such as knee pads, different vents, etc  etc.... and support business who likely support hunting. 

[zackmioli]

I have some eddie bauer first ascent pants I love to wear hiking and scouting. Very comfortable but I don't think they would be as durable going thru lots of brush as my first lite pants are so that's what I wear for actual hunting.

[Crunchy]

After 30 years of hunting I think I have worn it all.  Like most everything you buy, you pay for name, and quality of a product.  The less you pay, then more than likely quality and name brand arent as important. 

[Bullkllr]

I'm far from a clothes snob. That said, the Cabelas Microtex are my favs for early hunts. The standard are tough, comfortable, and quiet. They make a lightweight also that I like when it's warm. They dry easily. Not rain gear, but most of the time that's not a problem. I find if I need rain gear in early season I better just carry it. Otherwise I get way too hot 90% of the time. There are other brands that are similar to the Microtex.