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Title: lightweight hiking/hunting pants
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on May 27, 2014, 02:47:31 PM: Anyone have a good recommendation of hot weather pants?

Kuiu, Sitka??? anyone have experience with them?
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Post by: jackelope on May 27, 2014, 02:59:06 PM: Sitka Ascent is what I roll.
Good stuff.
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Post by: bobcat on May 27, 2014, 03:20:52 PM: Military surplus. Great pants and affordable.
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Post by: kentrek on May 27, 2014, 03:23:23 PM: Any 6 pocket shorts In a dull color during hot weather
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Post by: vandeman17 on May 27, 2014, 03:25:41 PM: I run a pair of cargo pants from cabelas that are solid, not hot and ran me about $20. I thought they would be a bit weak and get holes but I am surprised how long they have lasted and for the price, I have got my money's worth. :tup:
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Post by: jackmaster on May 27, 2014, 03:27:00 PM: Quote from: bobcat on May 27, 2014, 03:20:52 PM
Military surplus. Great pants and affordable.
summer bdu's they dont get much better than that, it has to be pretty nasty before i use something other than summer bdu's and i live on the wetside :tup:
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Post by: whacker1 on May 27, 2014, 03:28:49 PM: core4element had some decent lightweight pants. Switchback was the lightest and then they had one that was in between the Switchback and Element pant, but I can't recall the name and their web-site got bungled up since Easton bought them. They have been running lots of them on Camofire over the last couple of months.

And then I would agree the Sitka Ascent or Mountain pant are awesome, but a little more expensive than the Core4element. They are probably a little more durable as well.
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Post by: bowhunterty on May 27, 2014, 03:53:16 PM: Sitka Ascent great summer pants. Also have a tab to pull up and snap for wading. Have a clay color which i'm waiting on. Wear them all summer long.
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Post by: Mxracer532 on May 27, 2014, 04:22:53 PM: I bought Predator Adrenaline series for my bear hunt. Worked great!
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Post by: Bullkllr on May 27, 2014, 04:24:02 PM: I'm throwing in a vote for Cabela's Microtex pants.
All poly, dries quickly, Really well-made and tough for the weight of fabric. Have worked well for me in a wide variety of conditions. Also much quieter and more breathable than some of the cotton/poly blends. Price seems to go up every year- I think they are kinda pricey- but they go on sale quite a bit.

They used to make a regular and a lightweight version (I couldn't find lightweight on the website :dunno:)

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Clothing/Mens-Hunting-Clothing/Mens-Lightweight-Camo-Clothing/Mens-Lightweight-Camo-Pants|/pc/104797080/c/104748480/sc/104431680/i/104017680/Cabelas-Microtexreg-Six-Pocket-Pants-mdash-Regular/730738.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fmens-lightweight-camo-pants%2F_%2FN-1100950%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104017680%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMM%253Bcat104748480%253Bcat104431680&WTz_l=SBC%3BMM%3Bcat104748480%3Bcat104431680%3Bcat104017680 (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Clothing/Mens-Hunting-Clothing/Mens-Lightweight-Camo-Clothing/Mens-Lightweight-Camo-Pants|/pc/104797080/c/104748480/sc/104431680/i/104017680/Cabelas-Microtexreg-Six-Pocket-Pants-mdash-Regular/730738.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fmens-lightweight-camo-pants%2F_%2FN-1100950%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104017680%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMM%253Bcat104748480%253Bcat104431680&WTz_l=SBC%3BMM%3Bcat104748480%3Bcat104431680%3Bcat104017680)
Title: Re: lightweight hiking/hunting pants
Post by: jackelope on May 27, 2014, 04:28:51 PM: Quote from: whacker1 on May 27, 2014, 03:28:49 PM
core4element had some decent lightweight pants. Switchback was the lightest and then they had one that was in between the Switchback and Element pant, but I can't recall the name and their web-site got bungled up since Easton bought them. They have been running lots of them on Camofire over the last couple of months.

And then I would agree the Sitka Ascent or Mountain pant are awesome, but a little more expensive than the Core4element. They are probably a little more durable as well.

I've got the Sitka Mountain pants too...I'd not wear these when it's hot out. They'd be too warm. Maybe up to 60 or so degrees I'm good in them. Above that, they're too much for me. I have the Core4 Element pants. The mountain pants are probably a little lighter than the Element pants.
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Post by: snowpack on May 27, 2014, 04:35:18 PM: I use the poly pants that have zip off legs and convert to shorts. Can usually pick them up cheap. Most come in neutral types of colors.
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Post by: WAcoyotehunter on May 27, 2014, 04:47:25 PM: Quote from: jackelope on May 27, 2014, 02:59:06 PM
Sitka Ascent is what I roll.
Good stuff.
thank you guys! I ordered a pair of the Sitka Ascents.
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Post by: Houndhunter on May 27, 2014, 06:43:19 PM: Quote from: WAcoyotehunter on May 27, 2014, 04:47:25 PM
Quote from: jackelope on May 27, 2014, 02:59:06 PM
Sitka Ascent is what I roll.
Good stuff.
thank you guys! I ordered a pair of the Sitka Ascents.

Those wont last 5 trips hunting bear with dogs..... :chuckle:
Title: Re: lightweight hiking/hunting pants
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on May 27, 2014, 09:59:47 PM: Quote from: Houndhunter on May 27, 2014, 06:43:19 PM
Quote from: WAcoyotehunter on May 27, 2014, 04:47:25 PM
Quote from: jackelope on May 27, 2014, 02:59:06 PM
Sitka Ascent is what I roll.
Good stuff.
thank you guys! I ordered a pair of the Sitka Ascents.

Those wont last 5 trips hunting bear with dogs..... :chuckle:
haha- I won't be wearing them for that!! They are too expensive to get all dirty! ;).
Title: Re: lightweight hiking/hunting pants
Post by: RadSav on May 27, 2014, 10:08:57 PM: Quote from: jackelope on May 27, 2014, 04:28:51 PM
I've got the Sitka Mountain pants too...I'd not wear these when it's hot out. They'd be too warm. Maybe up to 60 or so degrees I'm good in them. Above that, they're too much for me.

Exactly right there :tup:

Quote from: WAcoyotehunter on May 27, 2014, 04:47:25 PM
thank you guys! I ordered a pair of the Sitka Ascents.

Good choice! I don't think you will regret spending the money unless you hunt a lot of briars. Those are the pants that started me using Sitka. Now I rarely ever wear anything else all season long. If only they would offer a mimicry pattern again!
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Post by: bowguy on July 04, 2014, 08:10:06 AM: Hot days both my dad and I use cotton pj bottoms in camo. It's cheap and super super light. They are really nice on 90+ degree days.
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Post by: Johnb317 on July 04, 2014, 08:14:15 AM: Kuiu has a pant specially designed for warm weather.
Forgot he name. Nice pants.
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Post by: MtnMuley on July 04, 2014, 08:24:23 AM: Kuiu Tiburon is about the best hot weather pants out there. Much better than the Acsents for hot weather. The Acsents pants are lightweight and have great stretch, but the lining they use makes my legs bead up with sweat quickly.
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Post by: runamuk on July 04, 2014, 08:43:59 AM: I bought some woolrich pants on the mens clearance rack at sportsmans before they went out of business or changed names...best lightweight cargo pants ever wore the heck out of them then last fall following that stupid buck I wrecked em barbed wire took em out, and now I cannot find another pair and I am so sad. I hate pants so finding some I liked wearing was a huge ordeal.
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Post by: actionshooter on July 04, 2014, 08:58:44 AM: I see the original poster already found his pants but I wanted to throw out what I use. If you don't need (or want) camo these are awesome at less than half the price of the high end hunting clothes.
http://www.511tactical.com/apparel/pants/tactical-pants.html?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=5.11%20taclite%20pro%20pants&utm_content=Pants%20-%20Taclite%20-%20Phrase&utm_campaign=NEW%20%20%205.11%20Brand%20%20%20Apparel (http://www.511tactical.com/apparel/pants/tactical-pants.html?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=5.11%20taclite%20pro%20pants&utm_content=Pants%20-%20Taclite%20-%20Phrase&utm_campaign=NEW%20%20%205.11%20Brand%20%20%20Apparel)
Title: Re: lightweight hiking/hunting pants
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on July 04, 2014, 03:15:30 PM: Just ordered some Kryptek Valhallas for early season scouting in a solid color

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Post by: 7mag. on July 05, 2014, 12:28:17 AM: Quote from: SilkOnTheWetSide on July 04, 2014, 03:15:30 PM
Just ordered some Kryptek Valhallas for early season scouting in a solid color

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I love my Valhallas. I like my Kuiu Attack Pants even more.
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Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on July 05, 2014, 10:36:08 AM: Quote from: 7mag. on July 05, 2014, 12:28:17 AM
Quote from: SilkOnTheWetSide on July 04, 2014, 03:15:30 PM
Just ordered some Kryptek Valhallas for early season scouting in a solid color

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I love my Valhallas. I like my Kuiu Attack Pants even more.

I'm just trying to find something a little lighter for early season.

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Post by: T-Dozzer on July 05, 2014, 12:52:57 PM: Early season gear is UA Ridge Reaper scent lock for me. The light stuff. Breathes well and sheds moisture
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Post by: Bmcox86 on July 05, 2014, 10:08:44 PM: I love the Kuhn revolvers for summer and early season. They are super light weight but tough as nails