Post by: JPhelps on July 08, 2014, 12:43:55 PM
In the past I have used Kryptek, cabelas microtex and currently use the Sitka mountain pants.
These pants did much better regulating my heat and provide even more unrestricted movement. Another advantage over the Mountain pants for me was how quick they dry. We had to go through some snow and wet brush and literally walked them dry within 10 minutes. If the temperatures are going to dip into the 60s and 70s I will probably reach for the mountain pants but if the temps will be in the 80s and 90s I am going to be grabbing my ascents this year.
Post by: jackelope on July 08, 2014, 12:47:11 PM
:yike:
Post by: JPhelps on July 08, 2014, 12:48:38 PM
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Post by: jackelope on July 08, 2014, 12:51:10 PM
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Plus a stick.
Post by: KNOPHISH on July 08, 2014, 12:57:42 PM
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Post by: MtnMuley on July 08, 2014, 02:52:58 PM
I much prefer my ascent pants to my mt pants mpst of the time. Unless its cold out. Im going to try spme kuiu tiburon pants this sept.
My Tiburon pants keep me much cooler in hot weather compared to my Ascent pants. IMO, KUIU is a step ahead in hot weather pants.
Post by: JPhelps on July 08, 2014, 03:35:04 PM
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Post by: lostbackpacker on July 08, 2014, 04:16:35 PM
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Post by: RadSav on July 08, 2014, 07:01:44 PM
Post by: JPhelps on July 08, 2014, 07:19:39 PM
I am looking at the ascents also for early elk. did you wear any base layers for wicking moisture?
I didn't that day. The pant material wicked any moisture quick. I'm not a fan of sitkas microfleece pockets as they seem to wick and hold moisture in my pockets.
On multi day trips or if it is chilly I will wear my Sitka merino bottoms or icebreaker bottoms.
Post by: RadSav on July 08, 2014, 07:25:33 PM
The pant material wicked any moisture quick. I'm not a fan of sitkas microfleece pockets as they seem to wick and hold moisture in my pockets.
Most of mine have vented pockets. Best way I know how to describe it is that it is sort of like football jersey material only stretchy. I wonder why they went to the fleece. That is one of the things I always disliked about the 90% pant. That micro fleece is like Velcro when I'm trying to get a glove covered hand inside. Weird they would go to that on the Ascent pant >:(
Post by: bowhunterty on July 08, 2014, 07:55:07 PM
Post by: huntnnw on July 08, 2014, 09:36:37 PM
Post by: JPhelps on July 08, 2014, 09:39:41 PM
Post by: huntnnw on July 08, 2014, 09:40:55 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on July 08, 2014, 09:45:50 PM
I've never used the Kuiu Tiburon pant. How are you liking the 2way stretch of the tiburon compared to the 4way of the ascent? I need all the extra movement/flexibility I can get through the thighs.
The four way stretch of the Acsents is more "stretchy", buy in a hiking aspect, the Tiburon pants have all the stretch a guy needs. At least for me and I HATE restriction.
Post by: MtnMuley on July 08, 2014, 09:48:33 PM
Post by: RadSav on July 08, 2014, 09:51:38 PM
always been that way..shed hunting in wet conditions and I can feel rain soaked limbs imediatley soak thru on my legs..I am trying some KUIU tiburons also this sept
I've been using Nikwax Polar Proof for quite some time. It works good on my fleece vests and on all the Sitka gear. I've been afraid to use it on my Gore-Tex rainwear, but I have used it on my Gore-Tex bird pants after they start to get a few briar holes. Hasn't seemed to hurt them at all. It's not extremely long lasting when busting wet huckleberry bushes, but I've been very pleased with the stuff. http://www.nikwax.com/en-gb/products/productdetail.php?productid=40 (http://www.nikwax.com/en-gb/products/productdetail.php?productid=40)
Post by: need2huntmor on July 10, 2014, 12:50:53 PM
Post by: archery288 on July 10, 2014, 12:56:32 PM
Post by: jackelope on July 10, 2014, 12:59:35 PM
I've been looking at sitka, but I can't afford multiple sets of pants. If I were to buy one pair of pants, what would you suggest? If I were to buy a second pair, it would be a waterproof set to layer over the top. Any suggestions/advice would be appreciated. Hopefully I could afford to get the matching jacket(s) also.
What sort of hunting do you do more often? Warm weather or cold?
I'd look hard at the Mountain pants or the Timberline pants if it were me. I hunted last early September elk in my Mountain pants for 5 days and they were good-great. A little warm but nothing to worry much about.
As far as rain pants, any of the new Sitka rain gear is too rich for my blood. I have a set of the older Sitka Nimbus stuff which is great.
Post by: JPhelps on July 10, 2014, 01:32:49 PM
I've been looking at sitka, but I can't afford multiple sets of pants. If I were to buy one pair of pants, what would you suggest? If I were to buy a second pair, it would be a waterproof set to layer over the top. Any suggestions/advice would be appreciated. Hopefully I could afford to get the matching jacket(s) also.
If I could only buy one pair of pants it would be the mountain pants. May run a tad warm in September and a little cold in November/December but they will work.
I wore my mountain pants from August to December last year and only changed my base layer around and was always comfortable.
Post by: rosscrazyelk on July 10, 2014, 08:55:41 PM
Post by: nw_bowhunter on July 11, 2014, 07:04:36 AM
I've been looking at sitka, but I can't afford multiple sets of pants. If I were to buy one pair of pants, what would you suggest? If I were to buy a second pair, it would be a waterproof set to layer over the top. Any suggestions/advice would be appreciated. Hopefully I could afford to get the matching jacket(s) also.
Ascent are perfectly fine, if you only can get 1 set go with the mountain pants. I wear them during early archery with core base layer. Great pant!
Post by: hogslayer on July 11, 2014, 07:17:17 AM
Post by: hogslayer on July 11, 2014, 07:21:39 AM
Post by: Call em in on July 11, 2014, 07:57:00 AM
Sitka offers 40% off for public employees such as military or fireman and police officers. https://www.leoadventures.com/default.aspx. (https://www.leoadventures.com/default.aspx.) Promotive.com is a excellent website also.
Your link didn't work.
Post by: hogslayer on July 11, 2014, 08:09:57 AM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on July 11, 2014, 12:24:41 PM
Sitka offers 40% off for public employees such as military or fireman and police officers. https://www.leoadventures.com/default.aspx. (https://www.leoadventures.com/default.aspx.) Promotive.com is a excellent website also.Not everyone can qualify for that site. I don't think they have sitka on there
Post by: bowhunterty on July 11, 2014, 12:52:21 PM
Post by: jackelope on July 11, 2014, 12:57:24 PM
Sitka offers 40% off for public employees such as military or fireman and police officers. https://www.leoadventures.com/default.aspx. (https://www.leoadventures.com/default.aspx.) Promotive.com is a excellent website also.Not everyone can qualify for that site. I don't think they have sitka on there
They have Sitka on there, but you're right...not everyone qualifies.
Post by: firedog on July 11, 2014, 01:19:50 PM
Post by: need2huntmor on July 11, 2014, 04:58:50 PM
Post by: dlaw on July 15, 2014, 12:00:06 PM
Ascent is what I wear almost all year long, whether its in early archery or late rifle.
Post by: Quaka Wacka on July 15, 2014, 12:13:31 PM
LEO adventures is a great place to buy for those who qualify.
Post by: BetoBow on July 16, 2014, 03:26:59 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on July 16, 2014, 03:48:24 PM
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Post by: Slimdog350 on July 20, 2014, 10:00:28 AM
I just got a pair of 90% pants for $207, hunting second half September in Idaho. Are they going to be to warm?I suppose it depends on where in Idaho and how high up you will be. I hunt in the SE corner at about 8,000'. In the early am before the sun comes up it's about 40 degrees. Then it will climb up into the 80's. The 90% will way too warm. I just picked up a pair of the KUIU Tiburons to try out and my bro in law got a pair of the attack pants to try out this season. Mid October when rifle season opens up those 90% will work good. I used mine last year guiding over there and they worked great with a base layer.
Post by: Nature Boy on July 25, 2014, 12:58:08 PM
Post by: BetoBow on July 25, 2014, 03:29:42 PM