I'm thinking of getting the hoodie to use as a outer layer in early season and a mid layer for late season. I think the fleeced poly will keep me warm. I'm also a fan of hoods. Anybody have one of these? What do you think of it?
I bought 1 3 years ago on sale and liked it so much I asked for another for Christmas. They are a little expensive but well worth the money. Warmer than a normal hoodie and they wick sweat well. I have worn and washed these hoodies to death and they still look like new. I use it by itself in early season, with a layer underneath mid season and under a wooltimate jacket when it get get really cold.
I have a couple of the under armour hoodies the new stormcloth is nice it beads the water off in a light rain, they are very comfortable a little pricey. I like them but i wouldnt use it for my outer layer unless it was 50 degrees or warmer.
Decent product. Overpriced.
JMO...Overrated & overpriced. Wool will outperform in every way.
i think there just okay, and yes way over priced. its the name/fad for a brand your paying for.
Over priced IMO and not very effective.
agree with above way over priced
The cold gear socks are great, but as for the other stuff im not a fan. I like polar tech fleece in the 300 weight.
I have their hunting camo winter gloves, don't care for them at all.
I dont care much for the Under Armour hoodies. I dont like the cuffs on the sleeves and I think the sleeve get bound up on my elbows and forearms when I draw my bow.
Sports hype. Its okay, but all marketing to get price up. It doesnt compare to merino and others for hunting.
Im with Yornoc!Real men wear a G.Fred Asbell pull over hoodie with no shirt and like it.Just jokin around.Its good stuff,and Im not argueing with Ray Lewis abpout it.
My hoodie stinks as a hunting garment. Its cold when its cold and too hot when its warm. Ifs fine for sitting around the house.
I agree with Macksdad 100% on the cuffs.
I have some and I'm not impressed.
I have three under armour shorts of light, medium weight, and heavy weight. They are my backups if I have no other clean base layer clothing to wear. They hold moisture much longer if I sweat than wool, thin fleece, or various poly base layers. I have an under armour balaclava I like but I won't buy anymore for use as a base layer. Too many other products that work better for much less money.
I have the hoodie-- I use it as a heavy base layer under wool when it's between say 20-45 degrees. Works well for that, and the hood is a good feature which I use a lot. As an outer layer, it doesn't offer much warmth and you will definitely perspire when it's warm or you exert yourself. Next to the skin is best. Now, if somebody can explain to me why polyester is this expensive I'd love to hear it. Only buy it on STEEP discount, end of season.
One observation I have made is the stuff gets stinky, very quickly. Its very comfortable wearing under a bullet vest in heat but before the end of a shift you can smell it from feet away. However, I can wear merino wool in similar conditions and theres no odor, even after days of wear without wash. Not too much a problem if can wash daily but on a backcountry hunt, I never wear the skin layer synthectics.
Any poly stuff will stink eventually. The pull over hoodie is not that great a fit as far as pulling your bow with it on. I have the Ayton jacket (non-hood) and pant and it is good gear. Wore it for a week elk hunting and like it. The Ayton jacket with the hood has slick poly material on the sleeves that will make some noise, just fyi.
It looks good on TV and Hunting shows...expensive and not really that good.
JL :archer2:
Over priced.
I just found one made by Russel Athletics for $35,more then half of the U A.
If you can find a TJ Maxx store close by, they have some good deals o base layer clothign at cheap prices. I have purchased North Face and Polartec base layer for $10 to $16 per piece. Watch Cabela's for end of season; picked up merino wool top and bottom for $30 total.
Don't know why there is so much hate here for UA. I don't work for them and have no affiliation, but I have nothing but great things to say about it. Their heat gear is the best base layer I have used, including wool. Mine doesn't stink either.
I don't like hoods so I've never tried their hoodie, though I have had other UA items. The only thing I swear by are their boxer briefs - extremely comfortable and long lasting. The other stuff is overpriced for how it performs. Also, if I wear any synthetic long john bottoms the skin on my legs gets extremely dry after a day or two, itches like crazy - not a problem with wool - and I resisted wearing wool for a long time - I was sure the "new fangled" stuff had to be better.
My biggest beef with UA is their logo predominately displayed on all their products - if they want me to be a walking billboard, they should give me the stuff for free, not charge three prices for it - same with much of the other outdoor clothing now. I don't buy a lot of products because of their blatent logo positioning.
I own one. I like it. No complaints.
I only buy it on sale. I do like how some of the clothes are made. But I do dislike how they plaster the logo all over the clothes.
I found Merino Wool works much better.Light weight in summer and the med. and heavy in fall and winter.
I'm sensing a bit of a prejudice against anything other than wool. I've seen wool go for the same price as UA, just depends where and when you buy it and who makes it. I've used UA for years and I like it. Started using UA that the Army issued me and have since bought more. It is okay to be a trad shooter and wear something other than wool, just sayin ;)
I'm not a fan. I bought a comparably poly pull over from cabelas on steep discount that I like much better then the UA version.
QuoteOriginally posted by Thare1774:
I'm sensing a bit of a prejudice against anything other than wool. I've seen wool go for the same price as UA, just depends where and when you buy it and who makes it. I've used UA for years and I like it. Started using UA that the Army issued me and have since bought more. It is okay to be a trad shooter and wear something other than wool, just sayin ;)
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I've ignored this thread for the last few days because down south we dont see extreme cold much so clothing doesn't rank high on my list. I'm glad I can spend my cash on long johns and Gold Tip Blems!
I was a buyer for Under Armour products at a large outdoor box store, got to try out a lot their products, for runners, sports, or for just for casual wear their products are pricy but very good! As to their Outdoor hunting line, I have tried the Cold Gear baselayer, I have a 2 tops and a bottom they work well if you are on the move such as snowshoeing, stumping, rabbit hunting etc they wick quite well!The Camo hunting gear looks good but there is a lot better on the market for sure! A lot of UA products are made of the Heat gear fabric that fabric is designed to trap moisture and cool it much like cotton, not good for cold weather outdoor functions! As to the price they are great marketeers of their products w those endorsements and all the visibility of UA products on outdoors shows, someone has to pay for that marketing! Its no differant than Nike shoes or North Face jackets some people want the label no matter what the price, doesn't mean the the product is bad but the consumer can always find brands that work as well or better for less, but if you are Logo or brand driven the price is what it is!
I've owned the U A Cold Gear for 5 or 6 years now. I have to say it is a giant leap ahead of the cotton long johns I used to use. With that said, 2 years ago, I got my first set of silk long underwear. I haven't worn my UA since.
Silk is often overlooked by people. It is warmer for it's weight than any thing else. Washes easily. Line dry, hunt again.
For cold weather now, I wear silk base layer, heavy fleece mid layer and GoreTex outer layer. Add to that a heavy fleece head/neck gaiter and I'm toasty.