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Title: Warm bag vs heater body suit?
Post by: ChetterB on October 24, 2013, 08:54:00 PM
Hello tradgang members want your opinion on war bag vs heater body suit. I hunt cold weather in Wisconsin. Can you shoot traditional equipment with both?
Heard the warm bag is noise, is this true?
Look forward to your feedback, thanks.
Title: Re: Warm bag vs heater body suit?
Post by: BUCKY on October 24, 2013, 09:07:00 PM
Don't know about the warm bag but the HBS is AWESOME! I wore it twice last year and will never layer like the Michelin man again. Windproof and easy to get in and out and shoot.
Title: Re: Warm bag vs heater body suit?
Post by: The Night Stalker on October 24, 2013, 09:38:00 PM
I have two heater body suits and have shot most of my deer with them in the last 12 yrs or so. I have a vest with sewn pockets  for  body warmers when it gets bitter cold. I like shooting with less bulk and I think your far more accurate with the suit.  I have the knapsack and  can wear less clothes while walking into the stand.
Title: Re: Warm bag vs heater body suit?
Post by: Gen273 on October 25, 2013, 11:15:00 AM
I have a HBS, and it is very warm! A little bulky to carry in, but it sure works!
Title: Re: Warm bag vs heater body suit?
Post by: Bow man on October 25, 2013, 11:41:00 AM
HBS is second to none!!!!!
Title: Re: Warm bag vs heater body suit?
Post by: dennis502 on October 25, 2013, 11:45:00 AM
Have no experience with the Warm Bag, but have hunted with the HBS for at least a decade. It is, hands down, the single best "accessory" I use while hunting. It makes all day sits in November in Northern Michigan not just bearable, but completely comfortable.

I have no problem using it with traditional gear. It adds a small bit of movement/time to get out of the bag, but it's never cost me a shot. I'm convinced that there is added scent control in being enclosed in the bag and it also masks any movements inside. I can move my hands, wiggle my feet, etc. with little discernible motion on the outside.
Title: Re: Warm bag vs heater body suit?
Post by: Kevin Winkler on October 25, 2013, 12:24:00 PM
I have no experience with the warm bag either, but have used a HBS for 9-10yrs. Love it! Like others have said......great accessory! Wouldn't be with out one.
Title: Re: Warm bag vs heater body suit?
Post by: BCD on October 25, 2013, 01:55:00 PM
I've used both. I returned the warm bag. It was VERY noisy and just simply not well made compared to the HBS.
Title: Re: Warm bag vs heater body suit?
Post by: woodchucker on October 25, 2013, 02:48:00 PM
Haven't tried either one...

However, The few times that it's gotten(and I've gotten) REALLY COLD, I just roll up an old wool blanket & take it in the woods with me.

Wrap it around my shoulders, and just slip it off, if I need to shoot.

Works just fine, and it's quiet as a Churchmouse!!!!!   :thumbsup: