Post by: vandeman17 on July 02, 2013, 03:36:06 PM
Post by: dreamingbig on July 02, 2013, 03:39:08 PM
Happy shopping!
Post by: hughjorgan on July 02, 2013, 03:41:27 PM
Post by: JPhelps on July 02, 2013, 03:57:14 PM
Up top I have the core, traverse, Jetstream vest and 90% jacket for layering. I should be covered.
I will also use icebreaker Marino as a baselayer.
If you are looking to save some money the cabelas microtex and microtex lite perform awesome for their price (I used it last year).
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on July 02, 2013, 03:59:30 PM
-Steve
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on July 02, 2013, 04:20:50 PM
Especially if you get it after the season in the B cave.
Post by: Shawn Ryan on July 03, 2013, 09:55:52 AM
Convertible/zip-off pants. You can vent the knees or drop the lower leg for the warm parts of the day. Mine are REI poly/cotton (yeah, I know--"no cotton"--but they are great pants). Harder to find camo zip-off pants, but I have a few. I carry lightweight, packable rain pants, but hardly ever use them on that hunt because wet weather is not that common there in September--maybe 10-20% of the days.
I use a Gore-Tex shell parka/jacket and a down vest under it for the real cold mornings. Since the down vest is never used as an outside layer, mine doesn't need to be expensive, camo, or weather proof. I purchased one for $3 at a used clothes store. Very compactable and lots of warmth for the weight. It doubles as extra warmth on the nights I bivy out. When you are covering lots of ground, you can remove the down vest and it doesn't weigh down your pack.
Take some baking soda and a gallon Ziploc or a small tub with you and wash your clothes part way through the hunt. That will extend the usefulness of your clothes during your week.
You'll have plenty of room in your paniers for a variety of clothes, so take a pair of your heavier, weather-proof pants and parka. That way you have more choices if the weather turns.
You don't have to have the best brand-name clothes for that hunt. If you can afford them, that is great. You will have a great time with some cheaper, basic clothes, though.
Post by: JLS on July 03, 2013, 10:06:13 AM
Merino wool 1/4 zips are very versatile. I usually carry some long underwear in my pack. When I leave the truck I'm rarely wearing anything more than a t-shirt so I don't sweat it up too bad. If I'm going to be stopped for a while glassing, I'll layer up.
Once you get a system down, it's pretty quick and easy to know what you need to wear, and add or subtract layers accordingly.
Post by: Broken Arrow on July 03, 2013, 10:11:48 AM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 03, 2013, 10:44:36 AM
I started gearing up with sitka and firstlite last year and it still amazes me how might better I like that gear than anything else I've used. Its spendy but worth it IMO. :twocents:
Post by: jjhunter on July 03, 2013, 11:13:53 AM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 03, 2013, 11:43:29 AM
http://www.mountain-archery.com/closeouts.aspx (http://www.mountain-archery.com/closeouts.aspx)
I ordered some about a month ago.
Post by: JPhelps on July 03, 2013, 02:17:03 PM
Merino wool and sitka have been my choice. I have both the ascent and mountain pants and dither would do well. They aren't the same material the mountain pants are slightly heavier material and not quite as.stretchy as the ascent but very minor differences. I would say microtex also if on a smaller budget. Or maybe the cabelas hunt tec.
I started gearing up with sitka and firstlite last year and it still amazes me how might better I like that gear than anything else I've used. Its spendy but worth it IMO. :twocents:
Don't want to derail the thread but the ascent and mountain pants use the same exact textile (same weight and material). The difference is the cargo pockets, built in belt and sewn in pockets for knee pads. Thus making the mountain pants heavier, slightly warmer and less stretchy.
Post by: BigTines on July 04, 2013, 08:48:57 AM
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Post by: dreamingbig on July 05, 2013, 04:31:04 PM
What do you guys think about the under armour evo long sleeve t? It's super lightweight and suppose to help with staying cool. I was also looking at the cabelas microtec but it seems like its pretty heavy for early September where the temps hit 80's where I live. Any input? The only concern I had was the durability of the material of the under armour.
Okay if day hunting. If you are going to go out for 3 or more days than you would be better off with merino wool. The odor reduction is amazing!
Post by: Johnb317 on July 05, 2013, 05:08:06 PM
(Same cut as the attack pant but lighter and breaths). Supposed to be excellent for early season and considering I've been using army bdu's for everything I'm guessing these will do fine even a little later in the season.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 06, 2013, 09:32:36 AM
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Post by: Bullkllr on July 08, 2013, 08:04:55 AM
What do you guys think about the under armour evo long sleeve t? It's super lightweight and suppose to help with staying cool. I was also looking at the cabelas microtec but it seems like its pretty heavy for early September where the temps hit 80's where I live. Any input? The only concern I had was the durability of the material of the under armour.
Microtex comes in regular and lite. I have both (pants). Lite is better in warm weather. It is good stuff; best unlined/non-insulated pants I have used.
They're on sale:
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Post by: Sliverslinger on August 08, 2013, 06:29:41 PM
If you have to pick and choose, I suggest Kuiu or firstlite merino wool base layers. They are the perfect backcountry shirt. You can wear them into the 80s F and they stink much less after 4-5 days than anything else will. I also love the firstlite kanab pants or Kuiu attack.ti
Happy shopping!
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Post by: Paxer on August 08, 2013, 06:31:33 PM
is on sale right now 40 percent off , just ordered the Mens Tech Long Sleeve Half Zip top and Mens Bodyfit 150 Leggings w/Fly. 110 shipped can't beat that
Post by: jackelope on August 08, 2013, 07:22:37 PM
Whites Smokejumper boots, Levis and a hickory shirt. Orange too, when needed. That's all you need. :tup:
Till it rains. Or it gets hot. Or it gets cold. Or you start sweating.