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Posted on 1/15/18 at 2:26 pm to CP3
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Don't need base layers with sitka gear
I think it's outrageously expensive, but I have a buddy who swears by it.
Posted on 1/15/18 at 2:43 pm to Barneyrb
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Dang, all these years I've been using a wool blend duofold underneath a chamois shirt with gortex/thinsulate overalls and jacket. I guess I've been doing it wrong but I've never been cold either.
I just get the cheap stuff from Costco and it works for me.
Posted on 1/15/18 at 2:54 pm to RogerTheShrubber
you dont need expensive name brand for merino wool baselayers. Doesn't need to be camo either.
Posted on 1/15/18 at 10:02 pm to lv2bowhntAU
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First Lite blows UA stuff out of the water and it really isn't even close
The older stuff, yes, but I prefer the new line of UA to First Lite.I’ve never had an issue with UA base stinking. The UA Extreme is warmer than the heavy first lite that I have. I have hunted with the weather in the teens with just Extreme, a hoodie, and Ridge Reaper Late Season Wool pants/jacket and stayed comfortable.
The line that they just debuted at the ATA is going to be on par with anything out there. It has a gore layer sandwiched between two layers of prima loft.
This post was edited on 1/15/18 at 10:03 pm
Posted on 1/15/18 at 10:14 pm to ZeekFreak
My go to cold weather clothing..
Long johns with thick wool socks
Jeans
Several light thermal long sleeves
Coveralls
Jacket
I also have a pair of boots that are a 1/2 size too big. Accommodates for the thicker socks and a hand warmer under my toes
Long johns with thick wool socks
Jeans
Several light thermal long sleeves
Coveralls
Jacket
I also have a pair of boots that are a 1/2 size too big. Accommodates for the thicker socks and a hand warmer under my toes
Posted on 1/15/18 at 11:33 pm to texag7
Any recs for gloves?
Posted on 1/16/18 at 6:30 am to SECMAN16
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I am sure that those companies make fine products, but the key to staying warm is layering. you dont need expensive gear to stay warm, even in the coldest of conditions.
I’m a believer in layering as well, but the issue is being too constricted by too many layers on extremely cold mornings. It was in the low 20s here in Arkansas this past weekend, and I had 5 layers on on top and was still cold:
- undershirt
- long john shirt
- fleece mock turtleneck
- fleece pullover
- Drake eqwader pullover coat/jacket
If I can replace 2 or even 3 of those layers in order to move better, sign me up.
I may look into the First Lite stuff, but I also really like what I’ve seen from UA on the hunting front.
Posted on 1/16/18 at 7:11 am to Feral
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- undershirt - long john shirt
In all probability these two layers you would've been better off without to begin with. Cotton is the absolute worst thing you can wear next to skin in cold weather. With any activity at all you will sweat at least some and those two layers of cotton will trap that moisture next to your skin
Posted on 1/16/18 at 7:12 am to bayouvette
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you dont need expensive name brand for merino wool baselaye
THIS. i got my merino base tops from goodwill. My favorite is an xpress (dillards brand i think) merino sweater size XXL. I washed it and it shrunk down to my size. Warm af 100% merino for 5 bucks
Posted on 1/16/18 at 8:39 am to Tiger Prawn
21 degrees with 8-10 wind, walking in, not jacket or pants over my base(had them packed on my back with my climber, once you stop, add a favorite camo pants and a thinsulate jacket and you're good
and SITKA is great and so are others but i'm not going spend hundreds to stay warm. top/bottom 4.0's i landed for under 120 total
and SITKA is great and so are others but i'm not going spend hundreds to stay warm. top/bottom 4.0's i landed for under 120 total
Posted on 1/16/18 at 8:40 am to LSUlefty
lol box blind with buddy heater is a sure shot to stay warm but i dont have much interest shooting a deer standing over a pile of corn
Posted on 1/16/18 at 8:45 am to Feral
the old UA cold gear wasn't high quality but i swear by the 4.0's, i used to layer the thermals but this eliminated all that for me personally
Posted on 1/16/18 at 8:51 am to ZeekFreak
Sitka is the yeti of clothing. yea. i said it..
Posted on 1/16/18 at 8:52 am to ZeekFreak
the most important thing.. is to keep your NECK and HEAD warm.... if you are losing heat there.... your hands and feet get cold.. then..
it's all down hill form there....
regardless of anything else....
it's all down hill form there....
regardless of anything else....
Posted on 1/16/18 at 8:53 am to bayouvette
quote:I only thought I knew how to deal with cold and cold weather till my time in the navy... Hunting you could simply go home or inside.....North Sea and North atlanti.. frick me...... WOOL and Layers... oh.... and stay dry.... if you can
u dont need expensive name brand for merino wool baselayers. Doesn't need to be camo either.
camo is by far and away the most over rated thing in the hunting world...
This post was edited on 1/16/18 at 8:56 am
Posted on 1/16/18 at 10:07 am to lv2bowhntAU
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In all probability these two layers you would've been better off without to begin with. Cotton is the absolute worst thing you can wear next to skin in cold weather. With any activity at all you will sweat at least some and those two layers of cotton will trap that moisture next to your skin
I duck hunt in live flooded timber out of a stationary blind, so there’s not much activity or physical exertion to make me sweat. I’ve never really had a problem with sweat while hunting, but I’m also not a fan of cotton because it’s not a good base layer fabric for trapping heat.
I’d rather just replace the two bottom cotton layers with a set of UA 4.0’s.
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