Hunting Washington Forum
Big Game Hunting => Backcountry Hunting => Topic started by: earlmarne on June 30, 2013, 01:42:42 PM
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I have been doing a lot more scouting around this year.not quite backcountry yet but that is my goal.
I am realizing my multicam gear is not the best.i swear my woodlands blend better but idk.i am going to start investing in some sitka gear.i am a bow hunter and i spot and stalk,or i try to.i hate being in a stand n grow bored of my blind.
Next problem is i am far from rich.so i really need a set up i can layer up on for late elk but will work for my earlier seasons also.
I think i will be ordering some tall timberline bottoms and going from there.i just need some advise on what camo will be most versatile for my needs.
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The Open Country was designed for ground situations, and as such you'll find a better selection of items that will be suited for ground hunting (i.e. more active).
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I personally use the timberline bottoms and traverse hoody, with the ball cap. They are great, extremely durable and fast drying. The timberline pants in particular are amazing, I would not have thought them worth the price till I used them, and I guarantee you will love them.
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The more i look at those timberlines the more i think they will be perfect.
Do they make much noise,
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I have the Mountain Pants and have been very happy with them. The Timberlines have their advantages, but I also think they are a little heavier than the Mountain Pants, so you'll have to look at what temps you're goinig to be wearing them in.
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No, they do not make much noise at all, in fact, they would be perfect for archery season. They are slightly heavier than the mountain pants, but in my opinion it is worth it because of the waterproof seat and knees. If you want to sit down and glass on a wet log or the ground, or if you get down on your knees to crawl under something, you don't have to worry about getting the least wet. The main fabric itself is light enough that you don't sweat horribly when heading up hill, yet you aren't cold because it is relatively windproof. It is also water resistant, but it would be even better if you sprayed it with a good DWR. It is also super tough, it would take a lot to rip it.
I would also recommend the traverse hoody, as I said before, though it is expensive. It is super light yet warm, and when it gets wet it dry's quickly. The hood is great, to, because it comes up high enough to cover your nose, and so you don't need a gaiter. Personally, I want to try the jetstream lite jacket next...... :) And maybe the talus gloves.
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I don't have the hoody, but one of the older Traverse shirts from about seven years ago. They are really a versatile layer.
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Another idea is the core zip-tee, I have not tryed it, but I have seen other guys who wear it and think it is comfy in hot temps. It is also cheaper than the traverse. BTW, as far as the pattern to get, I would stick with open country. I sneak up to within 10 yards of elk and deer and rarely get spotted, and when I do, the critter just stairs in curiosity.
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One more comment, if you do get the timberline pants,(or the mountain pants) TAKE OUT THE KNEE PADS!!!!! They will make you sweat and rub in a weird way. Unless you are in super rocky terrain it is not worth it.
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Thanks guys.ive got some stuff to start savin for
