Hey guys,
I have a question. I always get cold on the stand. I am trying to revamp my clothing system this year a little bit. I will be getting some better base layers but I am curious what you all use for outerwear? I am thinking some form of bibs and jacket combo. Any ideas? I am in college and on a budget so cost is a factor as well. Any ideas would be great.
Thanks
wool!!!!!! it sometimr=es makes you hot when walking to your stand but very comfy when you arew in your stand
Heater Body Suit.......
WOOL! WOOL! WOOL!
Find some new or used at an Army/Navy store and enjoy those cold days in quiet comfort.
Spend the money and get some (Klar) Ullfrotte Wool long Underwear. It's amazing stuff..much better than the Filson Alaskan long underwear I also have.
Johnson Mills bibs or Codet Bibs from #bay are very inexpensive, but very warm.
I likw wool, it's hard to beat. What college are you attending this year. For your budget you can always find great deals in the bargin cave at Cabela's. I found a pair of insulated pants in there for $35.00, zipper was broken. they were regularly $100.00 pants. Just remember you can't return anything bought in the bargin cave.
Ulfrotte is great stuff, but I've since moved over to Justin Charles and Autumnwood for wool undies...best stuff going. A lightweight and a heavyweight will carry you from "hoooo---llll----y crrrrr--aaaa---ppp, iiii-t's ccccc-old" all the way to "it feels like beach weather".
For an outer layer, the Day One camo or Greywolf is hard to beat price and quality wise...other top names didn't get there by accident...Autumnwood is my fave, w/ KOM, SI...being very close 1A's
I have all of it...I mean ALL...save and don't skimp, you'll end up buying it eventually.
There is no such thing as too cold, wet or whatever for me regarding weather...if I don't go out, it's the 'Day After Tomorrow' and there are bigger fish to fry ;)
QuoteOriginally posted by bjk:
Ulfrotte is great stuff, but I've since moved over to Justin Charles and Autumnwood for wool undies...best stuff going. A lightweight and a heavyweight will carry you from "hoooo---llll----y crrrrr--aaaa---ppp, iiii-t's ccccc-old" all the way to "it feels like beach weather".
Thanks for the heads up...I've never heard of Justin Charles, and I didn't know Autumnwood had underwear.
Looks like I have to do some research now :banghead:
You'll hate me for making you spend money, but you'll thank me later ;)
I have the heavyweight Justin Charles that is just awesome for a wool sweatshirt...none better. The lightweight Autumnwood is real nice...IMO, nicer than ulfrotte...similar cost, better quality.
Wool, outside and something to wick away moisture as a base layer, same for your feet, hands and head. A cheap way to protect yourself from the wind is a thin layer of nylon under your wool. I try to keep my feet as dry as possible, try unscented antiperspirant or a drying powder. Smartwool socks are great, they will last and perform better if wash and dryed inside out. You can also help protect your feet by covering the base of your stand to break the wind.
So basically everyone is together on the wool thing! lol.... so I will start looking at some different options. I like the bib/jacket idea. Any other brands to look at? What about the Columbia stuff? Is it any good?
I've got some Columbia Gallitin Range stuff, and it's OK for medium temp fall weather, but not late season cold stand hunting.
OK...I'll be different. Sitka Gear. Check the sponsor list and check it out. Not as bulky as wool and a good system of layering to keep you warm on stand. Also search for a recent Sitka Gear thread on Tradgang.
McGeeM, I am at Miami University in Ohio. Its a great place and I can even fish everyday! lol...so it makes the classes more acceptable
Once you get a chill in the core you cannot properly shoot . Ground blind is usually a bit more comfortable and warmer. Keeping the string fingers warm is the trick. I found the best way for that is a huge shearling Mitten attached to my belt with some belt loops. When your waiting you just slip the gloved hand into the shearling and it will stay warm. When you need it it slips right out quietly.Good Thermal underwear is a must.Fleece and wool only.
Easiest way to stay warm is to tag out early or hunt down south. A few other tricks I've picked over the years are, neck gaiters,glove linners and lots of hand warmers. Body warmers over your kidneys work wonders. I put toe warmers on my arms, I put them between my bicep & triceps on the underside. This keeps the blood warm as it flow to the fingers. I put wool in the tops of my rubber boots to help retain heat on my feet. I carry extra hats and gloves and change if they get wet. Just a few things that work for me.
1. Fleece camo mask with neck gater. Nice wool watch cap from Navy store on top.
2. Under wear: a. Polar Max
b. Patagonia fleece
d. Cold gear (under armor) some times I just wear this and put on my clothes once I get to my blind.
3. If real cold, fleece pants, then Wool bib over top. (no fleece pants unless below zero)
4. fuzzy layer on top for air pockets to hold warmth.
5. wool sweater lined with sheerling with wind shear.
6. I like Ultimax socks (wool).
I think you are getting the idea. :campfire:
Check out hidden wolf stuff. Sometimes on their website they will have returned mechandise for a bargain. Hard to beat that stuff in my opinion.
Stringmusic
I'm a Redskin!!!! Graduated in 1983.
Wanna know what my 5 years there cost back then????
stringmusic, I was just wondering since I'm from Ohio. Good luck with school.
Day one wool of the Heater body suit
Forget that 'spend a bunch of money' junk. You can find great used wool stuff at the local thrift store. I think I spent $5 on an American Eagle Outfitters 100% lambs wool sweater last year. It goes under my camo stuff but it keeps me really warm for not much cash.
Well, I like the idea of cheap wool! Do you all buy bibs or pants? What kind of garments are they? Sorry for all the questions
QuoteOriginally posted by stringmusic:
I am at Miami University in Ohio.
Hey they are one of my customers. I go thru there about every six weeks. Have you noticed how young the college students are these days? :saywhat:
ON A BUDGET: go to military surplus store and buy their polar weight thermals for $20 cant go wrong.
Not on a budget: $60 gets you Under armour cold gear Camo patterns. I got this year and really digging it. Compression fit so not baggy at all. and warm
Ferret...lol...I am one of those young college kids.....I'm only 20..I am probably one of the annoying kids blocking traffic on the crosswalk
Mickey
I was probably there when they were your customer as well. That was only (gulp!) 27 years ago.