I want to get some new hunting gear this year. Looking at Nomad and Huntworth.
Need some opinions from first handers. Opinions on other clothing companies also welcome.
Pretty much wear wool when rifle hunting. Either a Woolrich coat or Filson, with Filson pants. Have been wearing the same Filson pants and coat for 30 years, had to replace the crotch in the pants with a patch several years ago. I bought a pair of Codet pants(Big Bill), last year, which are really nice wool pants for around 100 bucks.
for 45+ years I wore Carhart insulated bibs and thought they couldn't be beat until I got a Cabela's coat and pants 2 years ago for our Newfoundland hunt. Exceptional cloths for cold weather!
Woolrich jacket and Pendleton wool pants. If it rains either rubber poncho or my duster. Mankind has yet to create anything equal to wool as far as keeping you warm. Doesn’t matter if it’s soaked, still warm.
I get cold sitting, so wool if it's in the mid 30s or so, or if I'm still hunting or slow walking. Wool allows you to be quiet. Any lower than 30s I have the cabelas MT50 I think it was called, not sure if they have that anymore, but the wooltimate is also good. If you buy the good stuff it lasts a long time if you only wear it for hunting, unless you're dragging it through the nasty stuff, multiflora rose, barb wire fences, etc. My complaint with the synthetics is the noise against trees/brush. Fleece outer is a little better, wool is best in that aspect.
Merino wool next to the skin works great for insulating in cold and warm weather. And it does great for minimizing bacteria-producing odor while wicking moisture away from the skin (which is critical to maintaining core temp.). Sitka Gear is high end and quality but expensive. I prefer First Lite for layering which has incredible temperature control while being very light weight. Again expensive but worth it to me to stay comfortable on long sits. One or two layering pieces of it can make a real difference in comfort in combination with less expensive outerwear.
Supposed to be Sitka quality at an affordable price.. I don't vouch for them, but I am going to purchase a coat within the next week or so to try it out.
Love my Filson wool. Double Mackinaw coat and Mackinaw pants. Expensive yes but if your into wool they will last you a lifetime. I was lucky to score my coat normally $500 for $180 at Cabelas bargain cave many years ago.
I bought a set of nomad long underwear yesterday, I am trying them out this morning. They seem like they should do the job , made well. They don't give them away but not as expensive as Sitka.
Filson wool jacket and pants. Can't be beat for quietness, warmth and longevity. Yes they are expensive, however if you add up all the other hunting clothes you bought the last 20 years, you'll find Filson or any comparable wool clothing can't be beat.
Depends on what it's like out. Have a Browning set with bibs and parka for really cold and nasty. Scent Blocker outfit at the other end. Wear my Woolrich when the mood strikes. Wool and fleece sweaters, poly/wool base layers and keep Thinsulate vest in my pack. Just picked up a Articshield jacket for my granddaughter at CDS sports by the Grove City Outlets. Was impressed with it and the store is a good place to shop.
You have insufficient privileges to reply here.
Related Threads
?
?
?
?
?
The HuntingPA.com Outdoor Community
2.8M posts
46.8K members
Since 2004
A forum community dedicated to Pennsylvania’s hunters and enthusiasts Come join the discussion about trails, licenses, fishing, game laws, styles, reviews, optics, accessories, classifieds, and more!