Hunting Clothing

[DirtyMike]

I like my first light base layer. I also like my kuiu gear. I don't care if I'm able to find cheaper stuff. Kuiu fits me like clothes should fit.

 

[Ericb]

I am usually all for saving a dollar, but the older I get the more I look back at how much money I have wasted over the years replacing cheap shit. I convinced the wife to work a Scheels for a short period and took great advantage of the discount. I have the timberline pants and the jet stream jacket. Full price would have been tough to stomach and probably never would have happened. Paying cost was still a bit but much more reasonable. I can see why people will pay for it. After hiking miles when it's cold and wet I am comfortable and dry quickly. my hunting partners are usually miserable and want to go home. And for those that are as messy as I am blood stains come out no problem even if the sit in the garage for a wk after the kill.

 

[ItemB]

Mix n Match guy here I usually try to buy higher end stuff but only when I see a good sale on it I dont care and I dont think the animals care if my coat and bibs match be upwind and limit movement. Spend the extra money on base layers(merino wool), socks and footwear. I have a kuiu jacket that I like, but I also have some cabelas brand clothing that I like too. I am always afraid of crossing barb wire fence if I had expensive clothes on.

 

[Retired Educator]

Layering is important for me. There has to be a layer of wool, wind-stopper or regular depends on the temperature. Base layer has to be a moisture wicking material. Number of layers is dependent on the temperature and activity. Sitting requires more layers than still-hunting. Because I carry a little extra insulation myself if I'm moving I don't like much for clothes when moving like in pheasant hunting, or still-hunting for deer. The only time a parka-style coat is needed for me is sitting or extremely cold.

A good head cover and gloves, (preferably mittens where practical) are essential as my hands get cold easily and a warm head is vital to a warm body.

I'm like a lot of the others in that I do like good quality, that doesn't always mean the most expensive.

 

[eyexer]

you def. have to be a 1%er to be in Sitka stuff.

 

[Fishmission]

2nd the mix and match. Love the looks and feel of the high end stuff. I definitely can stay warm bowhunting in Nov. Seems warm boots are more important than anything else I wear. If guiding or hardcore mountain hunter no doubt would have saved up for the high end stuff. Anyone still wear wool? Love my wool camo bibs. Heavy.. but way warm

 

[Traxion]

Check out Kings Camo. XKG line is very nice and quality is good. Much less than others. I believe in buying quality but also believe you can find great gear brands that balance quality and cost.

 

[SDMF]

There’s some pretty nice hiking gear that crosses over to hunting well. Good moisture management, less expensive than Sitka/Kuiu. Mountain Hardware “Piero” pants are fantastic. They’re between Sitka ascent and Timberline, have great DWR, 4-way stretch, manage moisture very well, and wear like iron. Added benefit is that they’re not some dumbass ugly camo. Can often be found for $50ish and are well worth the $$.

 

[frozen4sioux]

I like the Sitka gear schemes but there stuff just doesn’t fit me well.
the cut of their crotch on pants, too tight,,,,,, and how the tops drape my beer reservoir just doesn’t move right.
Must be a slim mans gear.

their fleece type winter camo fit better and I almost splurged for some late season tree sits.

I buy good gear when there s a good price on it, but I’ve killed a lot of deer in my upland pants and a good ol real tree coat.

recently s heels had a heck of a deal on scent lock sets that would have been good for a good stretch of the season, but I put it back in favor of a shotgun for my son.

Do have one good orange jacket, that’s worth it’s weight in gold,

 

[andyb15]

I have bought plenty of cheap hunting clothing in the past and I certainly got what I paid for....I'm hoping to find a bib/coat set for around $300 or less. My hop is to get somthing that i can use for temps of 32 and below. I will also need to invest in some good base layers along the way.

 

[Motohunter]

I would have to agree with guys that are using the Cabelas clothing. I have the gore-tex bibs and coat for waterfowl hunting and love them. Very durable and warm but would not recommend them for any hunting that requires a lot of walking. Same goes for the MT050 whitetail extreme gear it's very warm and durable but definitely not meant for any kind of spot and stalk hunting but it's awesome for a blind or tree stand in super cold weather. Both sets are extremely waterproof too.

 

[SDMF]

Cabelas Microtex pants and shirts are on sale for $30ea. IMO that's a great price for stuff that dries fairly fast and is quiet. For me, it's just the right weight when I'm moving. It's about the same as a flannel shirt or jeans then I add whatever base layer I need to be comfortable on any given day.

 

[huffranger]

Micotex is great stuff

 

[wildeyes]

You get what you pay for. I learned that lesson a long time ago when it comes to hunting clothes. Its nice to wear half the clothes and be a lot warmer then cheap clothes with twice the bulk. Wind and water is the test, cheap will not cut it.

 

[Duckslayer100]

You get what you pay for. I learned that lesson a long time ago when it comes to hunting clothes. Its nice to wear half the clothes and be a lot warmer then cheap clothes with twice the bulk. Wind and water is the test, cheap will not cut it.

What's your definition and price point that constitutes "quality" versus "cheap?" Honest question, because as this thread has gone on, I feel like it varies quite significantly from person to person.

 

[LBrandt]

I just adjust the air flow of my truck windows. Works for me.:;:stirthepot

 

[BBQBluesMan]

The layers of clothes on layers of clothes sucks! I've been there ha

 

[guywhofishes]

I just adjust the air flow of my truck windows. Works for me.:;:stirthepot

Ha ha ha. LBrandt spots himself another dandy to tag.

 

[LBrandt]

The layers of clothes on layers of clothes sucks! I've been there ha

And then you have to crap!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Stan's Dad]

cant be too safe or too warm