What outerwear do you use?

[Btl_Rkt_Sci]

Talking about gear for hunting big game. Wetland hunting is a different story.

Wind resistance, water resistance and quiet are a must. Insulation is a bonus as you could layer if the other three criteria are met, but I usually like to buy gear that will keep me warm with only a base layer down to about 20 degrees. I like my insulated Cabela's Dry Plus fleece gear but it hasn't been tested in the rain yet and collects plenty of bur. The MT050 line looks good but the price is up there.

What do you use or like?

 

[SirIsaacNewton]

Talking about gear for hunting big game. Wetland hunting is a different story.

Wind resistance, water resistance and quiet are a must. Insulation is a bonus as you could layer if the other three criteria are met, but I usually like to buy gear that will keep me warm with only a base layer down to about 20 degrees. I like my insulated Cabela's Dry Plus fleece gear but it hasn't been tested in the rain yet and collects plenty of bur. The MT050 line looks good but the price is up there.

What do you use or like?

If you want top quality try SITKA. Even though the hunting that goes on around here doesn't require anything close that caliber of quality.

 

[jmcrawf1]

I use whatever camo academy sells as base layers and i have a parka and bib set i bought from bass pro for the really cold days. I hunt north of monroe. The coldest is gets is probably around 35 degrees and thats for only a couple days a year.

 

[Btl_Rkt_Sci]

If you want top quality try SITKA. Even though the hunting that goes on around here doesn't require anything close that caliber of quality.

I would love to have that kind of money to spend on clothing right now.

 

[Labeeman]

Rain suede by cabelas

 

[quigleysharps]

Most of the time I just use my Carhartts. Course when that north wind is really howling I'll throw on my old Columbia wetlands camo to stay warm.

 

[Emperor]

I still use the same M60 (w/liner), that I got over 20 years ago, though I am getting a little bigger around the belly; it's starting to wear a bit; and I really want to try the latest generation of ECWS next time around.

And woodland camo too, with heavy doses of Scotchgaurd! Old skool, ma' *****'s!

Say what you want about the military, these M60's were the ****! I bought almost all of my cold weather hunting gear from a military PX, or from one of the military supply magazines.

 

[jmeng]

2 seasons ago my insulated outerwear was stolen from my hunting camp so I recently had to buy new stuff. Can't remember the brand name of the original stuff but it was pricey and came from Bowie's. Never loved it because it was so bulky that I hated wearing the bibs. When it came time to replace it I waited till the MT050 stuff went on sale and picked up the Parka for $229. A few months later Bass Pro had a big sale going and I got their top of the line thinsulate/bone dry bibs for $79. I'm a cold weather wuss so I consider this money well spent. The new stuff is lighter and warmer than the old. With a good base layer (right now I use under armour 4.0 when its really cold and will be picking up some Patagonia Capaline soon) and a fleece vest for a mid layer, I'm good for anything South LA can throw at me. Of course a hat is probably the most important piece. Currently using an Arctic Shield Beenie. One thing I love about the MT050 parka is that its hood is the first one I've ever had thats comfortable to wear and doesn't impare my vision. If your head and neck are toasty it goes a long way towards keeping you warm.