Blacktail Hunting Pants

[GASoline71]

-Patagonia pow slayer bibs

I know Patagonia makes some good snow stuff... but no way could I support them by buying any products from them, as they are anti-hatchery, anti-hunting, with a huge climate change agenda.

Gary

[2MANY]

Oh yea.
Screw em.

[Sundance]

Light rain= Kuiu Axis pants. Moderate rain= Kuiu Yukon. Coastal downpour rain= P/U rubber pants.

[TripleB]

Most BT been killed by guys in jeans. Hard to go wrong with facts.

I’ll second that and still love my jeans, sure I’ve gotten soaked plenty but I’ve saved a lot of money doing it. I couldn’t personally imagine spending a ton of money on camo when I’ve killed plenty of deer (archery and rifle) in jeans. Especially that Sitka.They are way to proud of it.

Cold weather like yearly  idaho trip I wear my cheap camo bibs over my under layers and long sleeve shirt and a frog togg rain coat from amazon. Maybe spent 75 bucks on them. Coldest day last year was 9 degrees and snowing  when we left on the quads. I was sweating.

[7mmfan]

Most BT been killed by guys in jeans. Hard to go wrong with facts.

I’ll second that and still love my jeans, sure I’ve gotten soaked plenty but I’ve saved a lot of money doing it. I couldn’t personally imagine spending a ton of money on camo when I’ve killed plenty of deer (archery and rifle) in jeans. Especially that Sitka.They are way to proud of it.

Cold weather like yearly  idaho trip I wear my cheap camo bibs over my under layers and long sleeve shirt and a frog togg rain coat from amazon. Maybe spent 75 bucks on them. Coldest day last year was 9 degrees and snowing  when we left on the quads. I was sweating.

There's a big difference between being warm/dry, and being comfortable. I've hunted many days in jeans, killed many animals in jeans. I will likely never wear a pair of jeans into the woods hunting again though. I watched my Dad on a day where we literally never stopped moving, killed a big bull, packed it all out in pouring rain, get hypothermic because he was wearing jeans and a cotton t-shirt under his other layers.

In my expensive rain gear, I can climb mountains without getting horribly sweaty, dry off the little bit that I do get quickly, and then dive into the brush and still hunt all day without getting wet. I couldn't do that in jeans or rubber rain gear.

To each his own, I certainly wouldn't criticize you for choosing to wear jeans, you're just tougher than I am.

[Dark2Dark]

Most BT been killed by guys in jeans. Hard to go wrong with facts.

I’ll second that and still love my jeans, sure I’ve gotten soaked plenty but I’ve saved a lot of money doing it. I couldn’t personally imagine spending a ton of money on camo when I’ve killed plenty of deer (archery and rifle) in jeans. Especially that Sitka.They are way to proud of it.

Cold weather like yearly  idaho trip I wear my cheap camo bibs over my under layers and long sleeve shirt and a frog togg rain coat from amazon. Maybe spent 75 bucks on them. Coldest day last year was 9 degrees and snowing  when we left on the quads. I was sweating.

My days in the woods are too long and too hard of work to be miserably wet in cotton.

I came here to suggest Sitka Thunderhead- the pockets do suck but other than that, they are amazing and not really all that expensive.

I can hunt rainforest conditions and with the right hat/jacket/pants/gator/boot combination come out of the woods without being soaked- maybe a little leaking down the neck or arms or sweat.

I have hunted a ton of days where if I hadn’t invested in quality gear I would have been back to camp early or never gotten out of the truck (which I’m guessing is how MOST blacktail are killed in jeans).

I see way more jeans in pics of spikes and forks than I do of mature 4pt bucks.

[TripleB]

Most BT been killed by guys in jeans. Hard to go wrong with facts.

I’ll second that and still love my jeans, sure I’ve gotten soaked plenty but I’ve saved a lot of money doing it. I couldn’t personally imagine spending a ton of money on camo when I’ve killed plenty of deer (archery and rifle) in jeans. Especially that Sitka.They are way to proud of it.

Cold weather like yearly  idaho trip I wear my cheap camo bibs over my under layers and long sleeve shirt and a frog togg rain coat from amazon. Maybe spent 75 bucks on them. Coldest day last year was 9 degrees and snowing  when we left on the quads. I was sweating.

My days in the woods are too long and too hard of work to be miserably wet in cotton.

I came here to suggest Sitka Thunderhead- the pockets do suck but other than that, they are amazing and not really all that expensive.

I can hunt rainforest conditions and with the right hat/jacket/pants/gator/boot combination come out of the woods without being soaked- maybe a little leaking down the neck or arms or sweat.

I have hunted a ton of days where if I hadn’t invested in quality gear I would have been back to camp early or never gotten out of the truck (which I’m guessing is how MOST blacktail are killed in jeans).

I see way more jeans in pics of spikes and forks than I do of mature 4pt bucks.

Most BT been killed by guys in jeans. Hard to go wrong with facts.

I’ll second that and still love my jeans, sure I’ve gotten soaked plenty but I’ve saved a lot of money doing it. I couldn’t personally imagine spending a ton of money on camo when I’ve killed plenty of deer (archery and rifle) in jeans. Especially that Sitka.They are way to proud of it.

Cold weather like yearly  idaho trip I wear my cheap camo bibs over my under layers and long sleeve shirt and a frog togg rain coat from amazon. Maybe spent 75 bucks on them. Coldest day last year was 9 degrees and snowing  when we left on the quads. I was sweating.

There's a big difference between being warm/dry, and being comfortable. I've hunted many days in jeans, killed many animals in jeans. I will likely never wear a pair of jeans into the woods hunting again though. I watched my Dad on a day where we literally never stopped moving, killed a big bull, packed it all out in pouring rain, get hypothermic because he was wearing jeans and a cotton t-shirt under his other layers.

In my expensive rain gear, I can climb mountains without getting horribly sweaty, dry off the little bit that I do get quickly, and then dive into the brush and still hunt all day without getting wet. I couldn't do that in jeans or rubber rain gear.

To each his own, I certainly wouldn't criticize you for choosing to wear jeans, you're just tougher than I am.

Absolutely, I won’t criticize anybody over what they choose to wear and how much money they spend. It’s their money. And I would agree, I see more spikes and small forks in pictures with guys are blue jeans but big bucks do happen occasionally. I have a 4 x 3 and a smaller 3x2 we’re both shot in blue jeans.

I should’ve added in my earlier statement that weather does depend on what I wear. Just because I like blue jeans doesn’t mean I’m gonna be out in the middle of winter while it’s snowy rainy in that attire. I’m not gonna risk dying from hypothermia or something of the sorts.  Jeans is going to be nice weather hunting for when we’re just starting fall and we have some rainy days. Once you started getting into the late season, my clothing changes dramatically, but I still order everything from Amazon order from Walmart because I’m cheap.

[Dark2Dark]

Most BT been killed by guys in jeans. Hard to go wrong with facts.

I’ll second that and still love my jeans, sure I’ve gotten soaked plenty but I’ve saved a lot of money doing it. I couldn’t personally imagine spending a ton of money on camo when I’ve killed plenty of deer (archery and rifle) in jeans. Especially that Sitka.They are way to proud of it.

Cold weather like yearly  idaho trip I wear my cheap camo bibs over my under layers and long sleeve shirt and a frog togg rain coat from amazon. Maybe spent 75 bucks on them. Coldest day last year was 9 degrees and snowing  when we left on the quads. I was sweating.

My days in the woods are too long and too hard of work to be miserably wet in cotton.

I came here to suggest Sitka Thunderhead- the pockets do suck but other than that, they are amazing and not really all that expensive.

I can hunt rainforest conditions and with the right hat/jacket/pants/gator/boot combination come out of the woods without being soaked- maybe a little leaking down the neck or arms or sweat.

I have hunted a ton of days where if I hadn’t invested in quality gear I would have been back to camp early or never gotten out of the truck (which I’m guessing is how MOST blacktail are killed in jeans).

I see way more jeans in pics of spikes and forks than I do of mature 4pt bucks.

Most BT been killed by guys in jeans. Hard to go wrong with facts.

I’ll second that and still love my jeans, sure I’ve gotten soaked plenty but I’ve saved a lot of money doing it. I couldn’t personally imagine spending a ton of money on camo when I’ve killed plenty of deer (archery and rifle) in jeans. Especially that Sitka.They are way to proud of it.

Cold weather like yearly  idaho trip I wear my cheap camo bibs over my under layers and long sleeve shirt and a frog togg rain coat from amazon. Maybe spent 75 bucks on them. Coldest day last year was 9 degrees and snowing  when we left on the quads. I was sweating.

There's a big difference between being warm/dry, and being comfortable. I've hunted many days in jeans, killed many animals in jeans. I will likely never wear a pair of jeans into the woods hunting again though. I watched my Dad on a day where we literally never stopped moving, killed a big bull, packed it all out in pouring rain, get hypothermic because he was wearing jeans and a cotton t-shirt under his other layers.

In my expensive rain gear, I can climb mountains without getting horribly sweaty, dry off the little bit that I do get quickly, and then dive into the brush and still hunt all day without getting wet. I couldn't do that in jeans or rubber rain gear.

To each his own, I certainly wouldn't criticize you for choosing to wear jeans, you're just tougher than I am.

Absolutely, I won’t criticize anybody over what they choose to wear and how much money they spend. It’s their money. And I would agree, I see more spikes and small forks in pictures with guys are blue jeans but big bucks do happen occasionally. I have a 4 x 3 and a smaller 3x2 we’re both shot in blue jeans.

I should’ve added in my earlier statement that weather does depend on what I wear. Just because I like blue jeans doesn’t mean I’m gonna be out in the middle of winter while it’s snowy rainy in that attire. I’m not gonna risk dying from hypothermia or something of the sorts.  Jeans is going to be nice weather hunting for when we’re just starting fall and we have some rainy days. Once you started getting into the late season, my clothing changes dramatically, but I still order everything from Amazon order from Walmart because I’m cheap.

Sometimes, Ignorance is bliss.

I used to hunt in non waterproof pants with a single layer synthetic camo shirt and just get absolutely soaked head to toe. I’d carry a few dry layers with me so a couple times a day I could change into dry clothes.

Once you spend a downpour day in the woods and come out dry, it’s very difficult to go back.

It’s kinda like hunting with a suppressor. The bang never really bothered me when shooting an animal and neither did the recoil. But now that I hunt with a suppressor and so do my buddies, there’s absolutely no going back.

I’m “fortunate” to not have a wife or kids so my hunting budget is pretty unfettered.

[fishngamereaper]

I prefer to stay dry
Currently I'm wearing kuiu Talus hybrid, gators, and I pack my kuiu rain pants.

If it's wet enough to need the rain pants the little extra noise doesn't matter because the woods are going to be noisy anyway...

I killed allot of BT in jeans and a flannel and cheap shoes...

But I'm older and wiser now.... comfort is king...

[Harbor_hunter]

Tin pants have been good to me as well.  Hunted in them for a long time. Pretty waterproof and I also think they block the wind really well. Pretty warm also and it takes a lot to tear them. I think your range of motion is not quite as good as newer gear because they are kind of stiff. That has never bothered me though.  Maybe not the flashiest choice of gear, but they flat out work.

[ridgefire]

Thanks for the responses. I think I’m going to use my Sitka until they wear out and then maybe try out the tin pants. I know my logging buddies used to wear them during the winter and they swore by them.

[Boss .300 winmag]

Thanks for the responses. I think I’m going to use my Sitka until they wear out and then maybe try out the tin pants. I know my logging buddies used to wear them during the winter and they swore by them.

Tin pants do not allow for any sweat evaporation.😉

[skagitsteel]

Kuiu chugach or kryptek Takur for me all day everyday in rifle season.  Both are 'quiet enough' if you move slow and reasonably waterproof for 2 seasons of very hard use if you wash them after every few days of wear.  I replace mine every other year and just accept it as part of the cost.  Rubber is a no go for me with how far I'm hiking in

[Fletch]

Im a big fan of wool myself when it is wet, snowy or both... not to thread jack but has anybody tried northboundgear pants? I have seen them advertised recently and just wondering if anybody has tried.

[2MANY]

Grew up hunting in wool with lots of Scotchguard.
Gets heavy when it gets wet and dries slowly.