Mountain Hunting Clothing

[rockytrails]

Well, broke down and bought some KUIU stuff. Pretty impressed so far. Love the guide pants. Merino under is awesome stuff. Guide jacket too. Got it on a 30% off Sale over Thanksgiving so price was right. Will try more of it for sure. Really like the zippers to release heat in jacket and pants. As said before sweat is a killer.

[Fireman03]

Good pick. The kuiu peloton line is a good base to mid layer. And if you are in the market for a pack then definitely check theirs out.

[funstuff]

I'll add my .02 cents on this.

Merino base layers are great. I travel light and fast and it releases a lot of the heat and sweat before it builds up. For the top it's a light or mid weight with an OR wind jacket for my outer layer. It does its job and has held up.

I can tear a hole in the "top" hunting gear without even trying. This jacket is on its 4th year and going strong. As said, marmot and mammut also make a quality shell for a better price.

I carry a couple different weight hats as well, when I'm climbing it's light weight, and when stopped or cooling down I put on a heavier one.

Haven't seen much in socks. Cold feet will literally kill you. I have been happy with smartwools heavy hunting socks. I also carry an extra pair in the pack just in case I break ice.

Surviving is also a huge mental game. If you think and act like a weenie, your in trouble. If you know your tuff, your tuff. Just like your dogs.

Make sure when taking someone new with you that they understand what your doing and what can happen. If they can't dress properly don't take them, their is no do over.

[bluedog4]

Very good post fun stuff, I like the last part, you know your tuff, your tuff, just like your dogs.
I've taken some good hunting buddies (Elk, Deer, etc) out that were total pussies on a tuff lion hunt!
Bluedog

[Fireman03]

When the fun is over and the work starts and you have a lion on your back and 5 miles ahead of you the last thing you need is to have to add a pussy to the load. Give them a DVD of cat hunting and tell em to stay home because we are going where the men are men and the sheep are nervous.

[rockytrails]

put a new spin on the sheep are nervous. Good one.

[Bon Plott]

I just like to head where the men are men the women are women and you can tell the difference

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[ethertonee]

So I purposely waited to see where the advice for this went. I sold this stuff for about 14 months for a living before I couldn't do it or I would go crazy. So layering as said is key. The sky is the limit as far as what to spend and the gadgets proper marketing term is accessories. Wool is the best insulator when wet wnd it is tuff to beet the mereno wool for comfort ease of washing. If it is wind proof it is water proof but not the other way as wind proof doesn't have taped seems. If you bow hunt the higher end camo is a little better do to the garments tend to be of a brushed surface that is more quiet. Other wise in my view you are wasting a lot of money on gadgets(accessories). Layer with non camo and don't move when the game is looking. If you are a gadget person with deeper pockets great go for it. If you are the extreme hunting go light type go for it if you have the money. If you live on credit and your kids do with out for your gadgets punch yourself in the face. If you are like most of us. This is marketing 101 to make you think you need these things you don't. Invest in a couple good hats of different waits. Add and take off layers as needed (as your body tells you) and spend money on gas to go hunting not gadgets. The best thing you can buy is buy Good boots and make a goal to wear them out. Stuff will never make you happy experiences and good people can.

[rockytrails]

Not sure what you're saying ether. Sounds like you were selling Sitka or KUIU and don't think it's good? I got caught in rain instead of snow a couple days ago. Did get wet with KUIU and Dri Plus layers on. I was fine but not comfortable but would have been uncomfortable in anything that I've ever tried. This stuff has worked well in snow and cold for me so far. Doesn't bother me at all what your opinions are but just throw it out there
. If a reason not to try something I'm game. Pros and cons on everything.

[ethertonee]

I worked at cablas I sold it all. Not saying what you bought isn't good it is the best available. Just saying for the average guy you over paid for what you need. I should have spoke up earlier just wanted the more experienced hound hunters to tell it like it is. If you want to stay dry in the rain and do physical strinyius hunting you won't it won't breath fast enough for you not to sweat and stay dry unless you are in marathon shape. If you slow hunt and pace yourself you can for a day or so in constant rain but once the garment is saturated it won't cut it. A rubber suit will keep you dry until you drowned in sweat as well. As stated cotton is terrable. I am not trying to start anything. I just saw so many people that spent way to much money to buy a name or image. The main thing is to get dry once wet. Avoid it if possible. Be in great shape. Keep moving once wet. When you do bye this stuff buy at the end of the season or on a big sale. The mark up is often 500percent. Also shop on line for the product on another sight to save. Try to avoid the double layers of water proofing it traps in the sweat more. Buy the outer layer a size or 2 bigger then normal. It allows for loft which is dead air space and that keeps you warm. The larger outer shell also keeps the outer layer looser on you to keep the material further from your skin. If you where a back pack it will speed up the process of saturation as well. Think of a tent in the rain it sheds water until you touch it then the water comes through. Down side if you have to raise a gun fast or shoot a bow it will catch a stock or bow string easier. Hey best of luck hunt hard some times you will be uncomfortable but you would be in the stands at a football game in the same conditions. Just know what to do when it happens to stay alive and have fun. If money is no object buy the best mereno wool base layer. Buy king of the mt. Or sleeping Indian wool for the mid and buy the high end rain gear from Sitka for the outter. That would be my opinion. Or buy comparable gear for hiking use the extra money for Taking care of your dogs and going on more trips and spend the rest on gas to go hunting.

[rockytrails]

Thanks that is very good advice. I agree with what you said. I first bought Cabelas Dri Plus in 1996 while headed to Alaska on a moose drop camp. Was limited to 80 pounds each for my buddy and I on a Super Cub. Loved it and used it ever since. Can't buy the pants now. The KUIU pant actually I believe may be better. Time will tell. Can't find my favorite silk long John's anymore. All this is expensive as is wool. I would still be using my old standbys but getting well worn and not available. You are absolutely right on loose layers trapping air. Thanks for clarifying.

[ethertonee]

Yeah it has been a bit since I sold it but one of my bosses actually just took his king of the Mt. wool and rubber rain gear on his Alaska drop hunts. Said you would be wet no matter what might as well just accept it. Kulu and Sitka were just coming in when I left from what people said the difference was about the difference between gor-tex and dry plus. I was in Alaska 3 years ago fishing near Kodiak and the guide had Sitka and he lived in it and swore buy it said it was the most breathable and lasted for about 30-40 hours of constant rain, but still had to watch how physical you got and he was in marathon shape. The deck hands wore another brand of non hunting gear and for the life of me it wont come to me and they said it was good for up to about 36 hours, it was reasonably priced when i checked on it. They had a cabin on the boat and ways to get it so was not as big of a deal as if you are spiking out. I still use the dry plus for now as it is not wore out yet. That is about the most economical mid level stuff. The plain colors are even more economical. I just hate to see people wast money on stuff. It is said to say but once Cabelas went public stock it was all about sales and money. Quality went down as did knowledge of product and the service that went with it. I saw this coming and got out.

[rockytrails]

The other outstanding product on my drop hunt was the thermal duofold long johns. Wool blend and definitely helped warm when wet. Was a 12 day hunt. But I itch with wool on my torso. Kuiu has addressed this on their Merino. Haven't tried it enough to say. Again the zippers to air out work.

[rockytrails]

I do have an old 10x gore tex rain jacket. Haven't worn it a lot but is a good one as Gary said. Not sure they still make it either. I better shut up so I don't get another bullet.

[twilli]

I wear King of the mountain and Silent predator. Good wool clothing stops the wind and if it gets wet you still stay warm . Expensive but worth the price . I've had mine for over 10 years and it still looks new and get used hard every season.