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Re: Bow hunting clothes
« Reply #15 on: April 29, 2012, 09:55:33 PM »
I over heat easily and sweat like crazy in the hot season. Every single thing a wear from my underwear, socks, pants, shirt, and hat is Under Armour heat gear. That stuff Is incredible in my opinion, especially if youre a sweater like me, and it has lasted me for a lot longer than the stuff I used to wear. I just waited for really good sales or to find stuff in the bargain cave at Cabelas and I didn't end up paying more than I would have for anything else.
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Re: Bow hunting clothes
« Reply #16 on: April 29, 2012, 10:03:36 PM »
During early season I love my under armour light weight coat. Its not waterproof but it will keep the dew off while you are hunting the brush in the morning. Its light weight so it is nice when you throw it in the pack. I usually wear camo under armour underneath it and then a t shirt and some good light weight pants. I dont like jean material just because they are not comfortable to me for hiking. I like my cabelas bibs with the lining taken out, and a good pair of compression shorts.  :tup:

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Bow hunting clothes
« Reply #17 on: April 29, 2012, 10:19:35 PM »
Ya the heat gear is good. Thanks for all the suggestions guys.

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Re: Bow hunting clothes
« Reply #18 on: April 29, 2012, 11:24:47 PM »
pretty much what ever you get your gona get used to,and if you dont your not using it enough. dont worry about cost either.high end shirts tend to last longer.even UA shirts stuff began to wear out from extended use with a backpack.so far (2years) sitka is holdn strong.try an stay away from synthetics as they kinda suck when wet. the exact weight of the clothes pretty much depends on your hunting style, 5 different hunters will have 5 different clothing set ups.

also with camo try having an open pattern on bottom and a more digi style patern on top  :tup:

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Re: Bow hunting clothes
« Reply #19 on: April 30, 2012, 02:29:31 AM »
Cabelas microtex.  The stuff is awesome for the price.  If you are patient it will eventually  go through the bargain cave and you can pick it up for cheap.

I could not agree with you more.  This stuff is bullet proof, quiet and very colorfast.  For the money it is really hard to beat.  I've had the uninsulated jacket since the first year they offered it.  Just now wore out the zipper.  Rest of the jacket looks 90% new.  Having a new zipper put on for less than 25 bucks.  $$$ divided by about 15-18 years...that's a good buy!

Sizing does very quite a bit.  Enough that I do not recommend purchasing it on-line.  Instead, go to the store and take every pair they have in your size into the fitting room.  Try them all on and choose the best fit.  I have never regretted buying any of my Microtex.
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Re: Bow hunting clothes
« Reply #20 on: April 30, 2012, 08:14:14 AM »
I dont think you could go wrong with firstlite merino wool. They are having 50% off last years clothes on there web site.

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Re: Bow hunting clothes
« Reply #21 on: April 30, 2012, 08:39:49 AM »
I have bought Core4Element from Camofire and I love it!

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Re: Bow hunting clothes
« Reply #22 on: April 30, 2012, 09:27:52 PM »
Another vote for Microtex! Great cost, comfortable, long lasting, Quick drying, different patterns. Why wouldn't you like it?   :tup:
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Re: Bow hunting clothes
« Reply #23 on: April 30, 2012, 10:07:05 PM »
I dont think you could go wrong with firstlite merino wool. They are having 50% off last years clothes on there web site.

Except it only fits if you're a 12 year old girl.
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Re: Bow hunting clothes
« Reply #24 on: May 01, 2012, 07:36:44 AM »
I dont think you could go wrong with firstlite merino wool. They are having 50% off last years clothes on there web site.

Except it only fits if you're a 12 year old girl.
it fits my wife great and shes twice as old as that! :chuckle:

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Re: Bow hunting clothes
« Reply #25 on: May 01, 2012, 02:41:04 PM »
Microtex and wool are the only bowhunting clothes I own. (If needed, Polypro of some brand underneath.)
I'd just like to remind everybody that it's about the hunting, not just the killing. In other words, it's about the total experience, the sport itself and the challenge involved. Bowhunting, done right, is a justifiable and honorable pursuit. Done for the wrong reasons, simply chalking up kills and seeking personal glory, it's taking away rather than giving back to a principled way of life that has to be experienced to be understood. G.StCharles

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Re: Bow hunting clothes
« Reply #26 on: May 01, 2012, 04:22:27 PM »

Except it only fits if you're a 12 year old girl.

Kinda like the Sitka 90% pants? :chuckle:

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Re: Bow hunting clothes
« Reply #27 on: May 02, 2012, 08:49:40 AM »
I will buy a $30 tshirt over a cotton based one thats for sure,, i have a Kings long sleeve that I love...I also have the sitka 1/4 zip pullover that fits extremly well, and is super quiet. I have the cabels dry plus light weights that are very quiet and breathable on summer days also my kings pants are extremly quiet

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Re: Bow hunting clothes
« Reply #28 on: May 02, 2012, 08:58:50 AM »
I have been really happy with the Rocky Sent IQ bowhunting pants and tops. Stuff is light weight, super quite and bullet proof in regards to snagging, ripping, etc.

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Re: Bow hunting clothes
« Reply #29 on: May 02, 2012, 11:09:45 AM »
I have bought Core4Element from Camofire and I love it!

 :yeah:x2 I've replaced just about all of my camo this year on Camofire. Get their updates.
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