Looking for suggestions on warm hunting pants. I have some Kuiu ultra down pants and there just way too noisey. What are you guys wearing?
I wear Redhead cargo pants with long handles underneath
Terry
Quote from: TI_Bowmen on December 26, 2018, 04:28:44 PM
Looking for suggestions on warm hunting pants. I have some Kuiu ultra down pants and there just way too noisey. What are you guys wearing?
What kind of hunting do you do? Treestand? Spot and stalk? Still hunting?
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Mostly stand hunting
I use cabelas, fleece bibs, love them for still when really cold.
Wool base, wool mid layer, USGI pant liner, LLbean wool, or predator stealth fleece pants. Tops pretty much the same, except swap Asbell jacket for LLbean. Good for around 0-10 degrees in the wind. Add layers/bibs when it's colder.
I bought wool German Army surplus pants from Cabela's I believe. I think they were $9.95 for 2 pair back in 2006. They are very well made and comfortable. German soldiers must be tall and skinny so buy them a little big. I think the ones I have had about a 2" to 3" waist adjustment.
Sportsman's Guide may also have them.
I bought the Redhead Sentinel pants and jacket this fall and so far I like them a lot.
Hard to beat Cabelas Wooltimate line for the value.
Artic Shield bibs if it's cold. I were them over military surplus BDUs with layers. I like the ones that are good and broke in. For the layers I go with Cold Pruff long handles from Tractor Supply (they have a good ratio of merino wool) and a good grade military waffle layer.
Quote from: Krex1010 on December 26, 2018, 07:08:18 PM
I bought the Redhead Sentinel pants and jacket this fall and so far I like them a lot.
How do you like them? Looking for a new set of cold weather gear do they fit with room or size up?
Gray Wolf Woolen lined bibs for me. Dead quiet and warm because they block the wind. They are not inexpensive but worth it
I wear Clearance pants from Academy. The patterns that work for me in the Texas brush, but are not the popular brands or patterns. Last year got five pair for the price of one and a half. We don't have to worry too much able cold down here though. Is so I just put some light weight polypro underneath. :archer: :coffee: :archer2:
Quote from: Mduggan1 on December 26, 2018, 08:53:36 PM
Quote from: Krex1010 on December 26, 2018, 07:08:18 PM
I bought the Redhead Sentinel pants and jacket this fall and so far I like them a lot.
How do you like them? Looking for a new set of cold weather gear do they fit with room or size up?
So far I'm finding them to be pretty comfortable, warm and quiet. The sizing is about spot on for wearing an additional thermal layer if you're an average build person. I have the large pants and jacket and I'm 5'9" and 190lbs. The waist would be tight if I was a bit heavier but the xl size pants and jacket would be too long. If I put on weight I couldn't do the next size up, I'd have to do the old rubber band on the button trick to get a little more waist room. They aren't cheap but they are far from the crazy Sitka brand pricing. I think I paid $220 for the pants and jacket at Cabelas.
Sitka fanatic bibs.
I'm using Bemidji woolens pants. Quiet, durable, and warm. I wore them early season and the wicking property of wool kept me cooler than cotton pants despite being heavier weight wool. Also the plus of not holding odor.
Another vote for cabelas wooltimate , warm and quiet without a lot of bulk or weight
Quote from: Ray Lyon on December 26, 2018, 09:57:35 PM
Gray Wolf Woolen lined bibs for me. Dead quiet and warm because they block the wind. They are not inexpensive but worth it
What Ray said X2. I have had two sets (out grew the first set) of the Hidden/Gray Wolf, they are by far the warmest clothing I own or have ever worn.
I picked up a pair of the Kryptek Vellus fleece pants right after Thanksgiving for a good price. I have worn them when temps are in the 30's here and they are warm. I liked them so much I added the jacket.
For most of this past season I wore the First Lite North Branch pants with wool longjohns--cozy down to about 20 and windproof. When it got REALLY cold I went with my Sitka Fanatic Bibs which are amazing but they are not for moving around much. The North Branch pants are so comfortable to wear and walk in they are really the most versatile hunting pants I've ever owned. They aren't making them anymore but you can find them discounted which makes them affordable, moreso than the Sitka stuff.
I really like my Army Surplus wool pants. I think they cost around 20.00. I have used them for stand hunting in cold weather down to the low 20s with no problem. I wear Smart Wool base layer underneath. Pockets are deep and pants are durable and quiet. They would be perfect if sewed some cargo pockets to them.
Gilbert
I have been wearing a pair of gray wool Asbell Bibs for 2 seasons now. Plenty warm, durable, quiet, pockets in all the right places, and AFFORDABLE.
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Filson mackinaw wool pants and bibs, in camo, about 95% of my hunting gets done in one or the other
I've played for 30 years with clothes for Stickbow hunting and wool beats all every time, except for in sticktites and big briar patches. It's quiet, warm, wind resistant if you buy the right stuff, and doesn't reflect light like synthetics. Pick a color and get some filson pants they'll last your lifetime and your kid's kids. there are a ton on auction sites. Or buy new..