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Equipment & Gear => All Other Gear => Topic started by: fire*guy on September 25, 2018, 06:18:25 PM

Title: Sitka pants and jacket recommendations ?
Post by: fire*guy on September 25, 2018, 06:18:25 PM: I'm looking at upgrading my hunting clothing, and after buying into LEO adventures I can finally afford some Sitka gear.
So I've been looking at the Sitka Timberline pants, has anybody used them ? have any suggestions ? I looked at Sitka Cloudburst but that seems more like true rains pants, also some say they are noisy. :bdid: I'm not much of a hunt in rain person, or even charge through wet brush type of guy. I hunt most the eastside of the mountains and the state of Montana.

Also any suggestions of jackets ? suggestions on base layers ?
Title: Re: Sitka pants
Post by: cougforester on September 25, 2018, 06:30:07 PM: Just ordered a pair a week ago, waiting for them to show up. I'll be wearing these for any hunts after October 1 on the east side and pretty much everything on the west side. Pretty excited. My usual base layer is a long set of merino boxers and knee length socks. Pretty much only leaves a couple inches of exposed skins works well for spot and stalk hunts when it's moderately cold.
Title: Re: Sitka pants and jacket recommendations ?
Post by: fire*guy on September 25, 2018, 06:35:11 PM: Nice, let me know how they workout for you on the hunt.

Was the size true to what you normally wear ? I'm thinking about going to a retail store and see if I can try some on before I purchase online..... I hate playing the returning game.
Title: Re: Sitka pants and jacket recommendations ?
Post by: cougforester on September 25, 2018, 06:38:25 PM: Everything sitka I've bought has been true to my normal size. If you want I can let you know how the pants fit when I get them!
Title: Re: Sitka pants and jacket recommendations ?
Post by: dscubame on September 25, 2018, 07:01:03 PM: All thumbs up on the Timberlines!!

Jetstream Jacket with a puffy under it like First Lite is money. Merino base layer.

I picked up a Gravelly rain jacket this year and super impressed. With Stormfront pants makes a solid raingear setup.

But can't go wrong with those Timberlines.
Title: Sitka pants and jacket recommendations ?
Post by: Stalkin Prey on September 25, 2018, 07:50:36 PM: Made the leap last yr and not looking back. I’ve hunted early archery as well as late season on both the east side and the wet side and I’m brutal on gear. I now own 2 pairs of the timberline pants. Just have the right base layer for the season. I purchased this yr the cloudburst set up and love it. Kept me out in the nasty stuff this yr already and I was dry and comfortable. As far as sizing everything has fit true to size for me.

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Title: Re: Sitka pants and jacket recommendations ?
Post by: fowl smacker on September 25, 2018, 07:59:14 PM: Love Love Love my Timberline pants!
Title: Re: Sitka pants and jacket recommendations ?
Post by: T-Dozzer on September 27, 2018, 03:34:41 PM: Timberlines are more of a cold weather pant. Waterproof knees/butt. Mountain pant is maybe better. I usually just run Prana zions for pants.
Bases/mids/shells are pretty personal. I have alot of sitka. Maybe around 30 peices. I like it, obviously. What i wear or yske with me depends on weather, topo, hunt type and day hunt or backpack in.
I use a dealer back east. He is around 35% off. Let me know if you want his contact. Its through a sporting good store.
Title: Re: Sitka pants and jacket recommendations ?
Post by: WAElkhunter89 on September 27, 2018, 03:42:45 PM: Quote from: T-Dozzer on September 27, 2018, 03:34:41 PM
Timberlines are more of a cold weather pant. Waterproof knees/butt. Mountain pant is maybe better. I usually just run Prana zions for pants.
Bases/mids/shells are pretty personal. I have alot of sitka. Maybe around 30 peices. I like it, obviously. What i wear or yske with me depends on weather, topo, hunt type and day hunt or backpack in.
I use a dealer back east. He is around 35% off. Let me know if you want his contact. Its through a sporting good store.

Sent you a PM, T-Dozzer.
Title: Re: Sitka pants and jacket recommendations ?
Post by: T-Dozzer on September 27, 2018, 03:52:28 PM: Quote from: WAElkhunter89 on September 27, 2018, 03:42:45 PM
Quote from: T-Dozzer on September 27, 2018, 03:34:41 PM
Timberlines are more of a cold weather pant. Waterproof knees/butt. Mountain pant is maybe better. I usually just run Prana zions for pants.
Bases/mids/shells are pretty personal. I have alot of sitka. Maybe around 30 peices. I like it, obviously. What i wear or yske with me depends on weather, topo, hunt type and day hunt or backpack in.
I use a dealer back east. He is around 35% off. Let me know if you want his contact. Its through a sporting good store.

Sent you a PM, T-Dozzer.

Gotcha
Title: Re: Sitka pants and jacket recommendations ?
Post by: JBar on September 27, 2018, 04:02:35 PM: Love my timberlines but...if you're a active hunter I would say they are best for 60* and lower. I was wearing mine Monday in eastern WA and was cooking by 8 am. Switched to my Ascent pants for the rest of Monday and Tuesday. :twocents: