Early season pants

[bracer40]

It's funny, I went on to the Kuiu road show when they were in Lynwood some weeks ago. I tried on both of their pants. I was interested in the ones that had the knee pads. Unfortunately neither pair passed the knee lift test like the pair I had on did.
The test is really simple. When I try on a pair of pants for active use can I lift them at the knees easily? If the pants bind when I lift my knees like I would climbing a steep slope, they don't fit me. Both of the Kuius did that. I was reminded again today what a great buy the UB pants are from Costco @$20/pair! I've been climbing through thick, overgrown $#%# live and deadfall stuff for the past two years looking for elk and still haven't torn or damaged my pants. Now if I wad busting brush for roosters, I'd have my Filson pants

But these stretch/roll all the way up and over knees for a trip to the river.....

[CaNINE]

I just picked up a pair of sitka's newly designed ascent pants in a solid green color. Wore them for a week in alaska. Definitely my new favorite lightweight hiking pant. Fit great, nice stretch, dry fast, very quiet and available in a solid color. These will be my new go to pant for summer hiking, scouting and early season hunts.   

[jackmaster]

Go to the army surplus store and buy the summer BDUs I get them for 5 dollars and they are just as well built as they were when I was in !!! They are extremely tough and dry fast should you get them wet and the comfort factor is unmatched !! And lots of room in the cargo pockets !!

[Buzz2401]

I just have different wool pants that I wear.  Lighter ones for early and heavier for late.  They are great for when its cold in the morning then it heats up around mid day. They regulate heat excellent.  Most high end hunting apparel I find is quite noisy.  I do like some of the fleece gear out there though.  Wool can get a little heavy when wet but its still gonna be more comfortable then the non waterproof expensive synthetics.

[spoonman]

kuiu alpines for early season hunts.

Do you really like these? I naught these last year and I will never wear them again because of the knee pads. The pants are great but the black knee pads make my knees sweat like crazy.

[Alchase]

I love BDUs, but one of the best buys I ever made was on a whim at Dick's of all places.
They had an end of the year sale and Field and Stream lightweight cargo pants were on clearance for $15.00 a pair.
I bought two pairs. I have been wearing these pants for ten years for all my hunting and they have held up great.
They are blousey, not tight, if you study extreme temp countries you never see any wearing tight hug the skin clothing whether hot or cold.
The last thing I would want in heat (or extreme cold) is clothes that are tight to the skin.
This completely takes away the wicking ability.

http://www.fieldandstreamshop.com/p/scentlok-mens-ripstop-hunting-pants-16slkmrpstppntrtxapb/16slkmrpstppntrtxapb

Ignore the scentlock I do, LOL

[Alchase]

Cabela's xpg I've found them on sale around 40. Nylon/spandex pretty tough pant I've used them hunting and working outside! http://www.cabelas.com/product/CABELAS-TREKKER-PANT/1804348.uts

 

These are great pants even when not hunting!!

[Cab]

I have a pair of L.L. Bean Cresta hiking pants and LOVE them. very light weight, breath extremely well, stretch and have articulated knees in them. For $70 and a solid return policy they are prefect for me.

[highside74]

Costco has their UB Tech pants back in stock with a new green color. Black, Tan or Green for $19 also 32 degree down best for $15.

And yes I know this thread is 3 years old but well why not?

[mburrows]

Costco has their UB Tech pants back in stock with a new green color. Black, Tan or Green for $19 also 32 degree down best for $15.

And yes I know this thread us 3 years old but well why not?

Just picked up a pair a couple weeks back and they are awesome for the money

[pianoman9701]

PM sent.

[highside74]

Costco has their UB Tech pants back in stock with a new green color. Black, Tan or Green for $19 also 32 degree down best for $15.

And yes I know this thread us 3 years old but well why not?

Just picked up a pair a couple weeks back and they are awesome for the money

I wear mine everyday for work and I am yet to wear a pair out because of normal day to day use between my 3 pairs. Feel like wearing sweats but breathe better and look nicer.

Westside BlackBerry stickers are an instant darn it but other than that a great hunting or everyday wear pant.

[cbond3318]

Costco has their UB Tech pants back in stock with a new green color. Black, Tan or Green for $19 also 32 degree down best for $15.

And yes I know this thread is 3 years old but well why not?

Thanks!  I look every time I've been in but they've only had the Eddie Bauer, these pants can't be beat for the price IMOP.

[highside74]

Tried the Eddie's and took them back. They don't fit as good and my wife says they didn't look as good on either.  I've been worried that they were switching away from the UB Tech.

[cbond3318]

Tried the Eddie's and took them back. They don't fit as good and my wife says they didn't look as good on either.  I've been worried that they were switching away from the UB Tech.

Bummed to not see the Slate Grey available online. Maybe the in store will have them. Ordered 2 green and a tan. I’ve got 2 years on my first pairs and they’re going strong.