Post by: irish52084 on March 05, 2019, 07:58:18 PM
He won't be doing overnight backpack hunts or anything, but day trips for deer and moderate hikers will be on the schedule.
I have looked at sitka's youth gear and the pricing wasn't outlandish.
So if you have suggestions send then my way.
Post by: medic6 on March 05, 2019, 08:49:10 PM
Post by: Bob33 on March 05, 2019, 09:37:52 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on March 05, 2019, 09:46:08 PM
Camofire.com often has youth size clothing and rain gear and I have had great luck with it. Warm, quite and water resistant. Both my boys have used them for a couple years now with no complaint 8/10 year olds. Duck, deer and elk on the west side. I believe it is lucky bums brand.:yeah:
Post by: Alchase on March 07, 2019, 10:56:42 AM
I'd put the money in footwear first and scrimp on the rest if necessary. :twocents:
:yeah:
Just do not let him get cold!
Good wool socks, flannel, multiple layers, good warm gloves, decent hat.
I found when my boys were young, if their feet got cold, your hunt is going to suck, LOL
Both my boys loved Sorrell's pac boots
Post by: Fl0und3rz on March 07, 2019, 11:27:06 AM
I am a fan of Sorels for my weird shaped feet, and they are nice and warm in the snow. They suck for long treks, though.
Post by: Henrydog on March 07, 2019, 12:39:59 PM
If the kids feet are cold and wet, you are going home early.
Best bang for the buck are "Muck" boots or Kamiks. At least for my clan.
Old East German Wool pants come in some real small sizes
Post by: 300rum on March 07, 2019, 01:27:01 PM
I never skimped on boots for my Girls either, it has always been especially important for my wife that the girls have high quality boots. They both have a pair of Muck boots or XtraTuf (when the are old enough to fit) and they have a pair of 400 gram lace ups.
I took my 13 daughter to hunt in Montana this November. The coldest day was minus 4 with a 20 plus mph wind. She did very well, we hunted hard and she kept up, no problem. I have had both girls out multiple times each year in single digits.
Post by: hiway_99 on March 07, 2019, 04:58:06 PM
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Post by: thinkingman on March 11, 2019, 11:32:09 AM
Keeping up with growth at that age is just crazy unless you have the cash and don't mind seeing gear get used a few times then outgrown.
I have some good youth gear incl goretex hunting boots(sz9).
Pm me your cell number for details.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 11, 2019, 11:44:23 AM
I'd put the money in footwear first and scrimp on the rest if necessary. :twocents:this is incredibly sound advice! Cold or wet feet is a game ender. Only memories I have of gear that really stand out to me from my childhood is always having cold feet. Payless boots were not the best :chuckle:
Post by: Pegasus on March 11, 2019, 11:59:51 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 11, 2019, 12:52:40 PM
Bad boots equal bad times. My experiences of hunting and fishing as a youth were marred with the memories of cold feet, blisters, etc. The worse memory was the few times I was willing to try ice fishing with my feet freezing constantly. I eventually opted out of the ice fishing expeditions because of this. For youth hunting clothing you might try the local thrift stores, they often have children's hunting clothes in stock. Kids that young will outgrow their clothing very quickly. We passed them down from kid to kid and shared with other families.:yeah: and honestly, "hunting" clothes isnt even really a thing. Some thermals and a fleece quarter zip or two from old navy or the like for $20 is every pit as good as anything else. Unless you are doing some really technical stuff, a kid doesnt need much more than blue jeans and adequate boots
Post by: Tundra on March 11, 2019, 12:54:42 PM
Post by: irish52084 on March 11, 2019, 07:17:03 PM
My dad started me with the surplus wool pants, but I see sitka is having a bit if a sale on the youth stuff so maybe I'll pick up a set of pants.
Post by: swanny on March 12, 2019, 09:21:13 AM