If you could pick one jacket to have on a Colorado elk hunt what would it be. I don't have the time or money to try out a bunch. Please help me make the right choice.
I have tried all kinds. I am layering with long sleeve poly henley shirt, and micro fiber fleece pullover for most weather. Silk poly blend long johns if it is colder. If real nipply cold for a jacket I am taking a heavy weight makinaw wool cruiser, in red and black plaid.
Go to the GoodWill store and buy yourself 2 or 3 "earth toned" 100% wool sweaters.
You can usually pick them up for under $5 apiece and you'll have LOTS of money left over. :thumbsup:
The numerous times I have been there, during the first two weeks of September, A jacket was only needed for around the campfire. In the morning and evening I am walking and generating my own heat, while wearing some lighter clothes and long johns. I carry a lighter wool vest along for the first and last hour.
I agree.. find some old wool sweater or two. You will end up taking it off after 7:30am or so anyway. I also wouldn't worry so much about camouflage as good earth tone plaids or solids.
ChuckC
I second what Woodchucker Said.I am addicted to that store.
Early or late in the season? It can make a big difference from 80 degrees to 20" of snow.
My guess you are Bow hunting It has been really warm the last few years here I literally wore a SHORT SLEEVE under armour T shirt on the LAST day of the season Last year. That doesnt mean this year will be the sam way. I Personally USe Field and stream gear which is a Bomber style jacket Covering My Under armour Cold gear. The Bomber also Doubles an an Inner Jacket for a parka I got it at Dicks Off season for $75 Probably a $300 unit.
Looking into Sitka Gear, But I'm skeptical of their claims, I'll need to try it..
I have and old columbia wool coat, a vest, a lightweight military goretex jacket, and silk weight poly pro. Is that good enough? Too much stuff?
I'd say your all set My Friend!!!!! :thumbsup:
(didn't cost you anything either) ;)
You are probably fine, usually you just have to deal with a cool thunderstorm and cool mornings but there is always the chance for a snow storm.