Post by: huntingfamily on November 27, 2011, 10:13:58 AM
Post by: UptheCreek on November 27, 2011, 10:17:18 AM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on November 27, 2011, 10:40:08 AM
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Post by: jnevs23 on November 27, 2011, 12:57:21 PM
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Post by: Sumpnneedskillin on November 27, 2011, 03:58:36 PM
so how does everyone that stand hunts stay warm? i used to have battery powered socks that kept my feet warm but over all cold was tough to fight. i did look at a pair of full length heated under wear but never got to it .Layers upon layers. Wool long underwear, fleece or wool pants, fleece shirt, fleece jacket, outer layer of rain/wind proof material. Mittens with hand warmer pockets, neck gator, stocking cap and fleece balaclava.
I bought a pair of the treestand "booties" but they weren't keeping my feet warm so I bought a pair of 1200 gram boots from Cabelas and they work great. I also use the stick on heating pads. I'd stick them to my long underwear top around my kidneys.
Weather permitting I'd hike to my stand with as few layers as possible. I'd then get dressed at the base of my tree to keep from getting all sweaty.
If I was super cold I have a 12 oz thermos that I'd fill with spiced cider. If I got chilled I'd have a swig or two to warm me up. I'd also have a granola bar. Read somewhere that when your body is processing complex carbs that it generates heat. Not sure if it's true but if not the placebo affect was working.
The other thing that helped was having a good seat cushion. I also used one that was a back that hung on the tree. Part of the reason was my outer layer and the tree bark rubbing together sounded like velcro being pulled apart.
Post by: JimmyHoffa on November 27, 2011, 04:25:45 PM
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Post by: colockumelk on November 27, 2011, 07:07:07 PM
Post by: jnevs23 on November 27, 2011, 07:11:42 PM
Post by: buck man on November 27, 2011, 09:22:39 PM
I'm in 124 right now 100% stand hunting. If I had more time and the season was longer, I Would stalk White tails; that would be would be fun. I leave the stalking to Elk hunting. Staying warm: If you serious about staying warm get yourself a Body Heater suit. I tries everything before I bought the suit. I froze my Arse with so many layers I draw my bow. had to be a better way so I bought the Body heater suit and now i can sit in temps well below Zero, all day, without bulking up the cloths.
Love my body heater suit. :yeah:
I will echo what has been said for whittails in NE wa. Stand hunting is often times most effective. I have started all my girls bow hunting in ground blinds but now they all use the trees. Very effectively I might add :chuckle:
Post by: huntingfamily on November 28, 2011, 03:00:21 AM
Post by: Lunchbox1981 on November 28, 2011, 05:18:46 AM
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Also good and warm are these from Cabela's.
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They are very warm and you can get the matching jacket as well.
Post by: seth30 on November 28, 2011, 06:36:04 AM
Post by: provider on November 28, 2011, 06:52:24 AM
Post by: huntingfamily on November 29, 2011, 04:31:22 PM
so how does everyone that stand hunts stay warm? i used to have battery powered socks that kept my feet warm but over all cold was tough to fight. i did look at a pair of full length heated under wear but never got to it .Layers upon layers. Wool long underwear, fleece or wool pants, fleece shirt, fleece jacket, outer layer of rain/wind proof material. Mittens with hand warmer pockets, neck gator, stocking cap and fleece balaclava.
I bought a pair of the treestand "booties" but they weren't keeping my feet warm so I bought a pair of 1200 gram boots from Cabelas and they work great. I also use the stick on heating pads. I'd stick them to my long underwear top around my kidneys.
Weather permitting I'd hike to my stand with as few layers as possible. I'd then get dressed at the base of my tree to keep from getting all sweaty.
If I was super cold I have a 12 oz thermos that I'd fill with spiced cider. If I got chilled I'd have a swig or two to warm me up. I'd also have a granola bar. Read somewhere that when your body is processing complex carbs that it generates heat. Not sure if it's true but if not the placebo affect was working.
The other thing that helped was having a good seat cushion. I also used one that was a back that hung on the tree. Part of the reason was my outer layer and the tree bark rubbing together sounded like velcro being pulled apart.
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on November 29, 2011, 04:48:06 PM
Ya think :dunno: :chuckle: :tup:I'm in 124 right now 100% stand hunting. If I had more time and the season was longer, I Would stalk White tails; that would be would be fun. I leave the stalking to Elk hunting. Staying warm: If you serious about staying warm get yourself a Body Heater suit. I tries everything before I bought the suit. I froze my Arse with so many layers I draw my bow. had to be a better way so I bought the Body heater suit and now i can sit in temps well below Zero, all day, without bulking up the cloths.
Love my body heater suit. :yeah:
I will echo what has been said for whittails in NE wa. Stand hunting is often times most effective. I have started all my girls bow hunting in ground blinds but now they all use the trees. Very effectively I might add :chuckle:
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on November 29, 2011, 05:18:30 PM
I'm in 124 right now 100% stand hunting. If I had more time and the season was longer, I Would stalk White tails; that would be would be fun. I leave the stalking to Elk hunting. Staying warm: If you serious about staying warm get yourself a Body Heater suit. I tries everything before I bought the suit. I froze my Arse with so many layers I draw my bow. had to be a better way so I bought the Body heater suit and now i can sit in temps well below Zero, all day, without bulking up the cloths.
Love my body heater suit. :yeah:
I will echo what has been said for whittails in NE wa. Stand hunting is often times most effective. I have started all my girls bow hunting in ground blinds but now they all use the trees. Very effectively I might add :chuckle:
x3 on Heater Body Suit for staying warm. I do have some concern with the zipper noise from time to time on days where you can hear the silence and even the act of breathing seems noisy. I have been busted once by some does when unzipping it slowly.
Post by: bowkid on December 01, 2011, 01:03:08 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on December 01, 2011, 01:06:17 PM
You shouldn't use the word hunting and tree stand at the same time!!! You are not hunting in a stand, you are waiting for an oppertunity to pass your way.
Was the "hunting" done in the preseason then? While scouting.the animal and deciding where to put the treestand?
Post by: JimmyHoffa on December 01, 2011, 01:21:02 PM
You shouldn't use the word hunting and tree stand at the same time!!! You are not hunting in a stand, you are waiting for an oppertunity to pass your way.I'd disagree. The same could be said for anyone on foot that sees an animal go in on one side of brush and then moves to the other and waits.
Post by: Sumpnneedskillin on December 01, 2011, 02:13:53 PM
where was this photo taken?Mt Laguna about an hr east of San Diego. When I was stationed down there used to spend quite a bit of time up there.so how does everyone that stand hunts stay warm? i used to have battery powered socks that kept my feet warm but over all cold was tough to fight. i did look at a pair of full length heated under wear but never got to it .Layers upon layers. Wool long underwear, fleece or wool pants, fleece shirt, fleece jacket, outer layer of rain/wind proof material. Mittens with hand warmer pockets, neck gator, stocking cap and fleece balaclava.
I bought a pair of the treestand "booties" but they weren't keeping my feet warm so I bought a pair of 1200 gram boots from Cabelas and they work great. I also use the stick on heating pads. I'd stick them to my long underwear top around my kidneys.
Weather permitting I'd hike to my stand with as few layers as possible. I'd then get dressed at the base of my tree to keep from getting all sweaty.
If I was super cold I have a 12 oz thermos that I'd fill with spiced cider. If I got chilled I'd have a swig or two to warm me up. I'd also have a granola bar. Read somewhere that when your body is processing complex carbs that it generates heat. Not sure if it's true but if not the placebo affect was working.
The other thing that helped was having a good seat cushion. I also used one that was a back that hung on the tree. Part of the reason was my outer layer and the tree bark rubbing together sounded like velcro being pulled apart.
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 01, 2011, 02:21:58 PM
I keep expecting upstate NY to get cold but today it was 61. :yike: Someday I'll use my cold weather gear. I will say its been 50 and windy and I had to put my fleece sweat shirt on because I got cold sitting there.
It'll get damned cold, Colockum. Are you at Drum or something?
Post by: patton1 on December 02, 2011, 10:56:17 PM
You shouldn't use the word hunting and tree stand at the same time!!! You are not hunting in a stand, you are waiting for an oppertunity to pass your way.Man, you're right on. Explain to me what real hunting is. Let me guess, you go out there with your bare hands and chase down a deer on foot, then tackle it and snap it's neck, right? No, probably not! I love to hear about "fair chase" on an animal, which I'm sure you will likely bring up. There is no such thing but please feel free to humor us. I can't wait to hear how you are a better hunter than everyone else.
Post by: wraithen on December 02, 2011, 11:04:34 PM
Post by: bobcat on December 02, 2011, 11:08:37 PM
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 02, 2011, 11:11:54 PM
I think hunting and being successful while hunting out of a tree stand would be more satisfying and take more skill than simply traipsing around in the woods and stumbling into a buck, that you shoot as it jumps up and runs away.:yeah: x2
Those guys that track a buck down are pretty impressive too. The Benoit family are famous for it.
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 03, 2011, 08:16:14 PM
I think hunting and being successful while hunting out of a tree stand would be more satisfying and take more skill than simply traipsing around in the woods and stumbling into a buck, that you shoot as it jumps up and runs away.:yeah: x2
Those guys that track a buck down are pretty impressive too. The Benoit family are famous for it.
Still hunting, stalking and closing the distance are really difficult and rewarding when you connect. Inking through the woods and seeing critters before they see you takes some freakin talent. It's purposeful, not chance or luck encounters. Being a hunting predator rocks. Tree stands have their place, but not in my hunts.
Post by: DBHAWTHORNE on December 03, 2011, 08:57:38 PM
I think hunting and being successful while hunting out of a tree stand would be more satisfying and take more skill than simply traipsing around in the woods and stumbling into a buck, that you shoot as it jumps up and runs away.:yeah: x2
Those guys that track a buck down are pretty impressive too. The Benoit family are famous for it.
Still hunting, stalking and closing the distance are really difficult and rewarding when you connect. Inking through the woods and seeing critters before they see you takes some freakin talent. It's purposeful, not chance or luck encounters. Being a hunting predator rocks. Tree stands have their place, but not in my hunts.
I would never deny skill involved with still hunting or stalking. I have done it... it isn't easy.... particularly with whitetail.
Post by: Kingpuck on December 03, 2011, 10:59:17 PM
Tend to loose a lot of your heat through your head and armpits.
Post by: Wildsau on February 08, 2012, 02:18:28 PM
For the open treestand, I saw, on a YouTube on one of these threads, where a young lady took a rubberized door mat in the stand with her. This kept the cold air from coming up through the, not so insulated, soles of the boots. Any cold break helps. Myself, I use Loden. No wind or cold gets in, evn if you get soaking wet while sitting there.
Post by: wraithen on February 08, 2012, 06:12:58 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on February 08, 2012, 06:43:40 PM