Convince me my Woodbury is too bulky and heavy for CO 2nd rifle backpacking hunt

[ChrisAU]

So I bought a Woodbury for stand hunting when the temps drop here at home. I like it so much I want to take it to CO this year. We are expecting temps to be as low as the teens at night. I have two merino base layers, and Uncomphagre vest, and a Cirrus puffy. Would i ever wish I had brought the Woodbury if I had all 4 of those layers on?

 

[FURMAN]

You could not pay me to take that on a backcountry type hunt and I would not bring a vest either. I would run base layers, mid layer, and a slightly heavier puffy like the LPP or Uncompahgre puffy and a light rain shell depending on the season and area.

 

[Kotaman]

You could not pay me to take that on a backcountry type hunt and I would not bring a vest either. I would run base layers, mid layer, and a slightly heavier puffy like the LPP or Uncompahgre puffy and a light rain shell depending on the season and area.

Yep...

 

[ChrisAU]

What is the LPP? Anyone got experience with the Chamberlin?

 

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[Sadler]

ChrisAU, it’s either that or the spare rifle lol. But seriously, you don’t want to take the Woodbury. It’s way to bulky and heavy for what you’re wanting to do, IMO. I have the chamberlain but haven’t used it yet. Seems like it’ll be an awesome jacket though. But from all the solid products Kifaru makes, I don’t think the LPP will disappoint you. I’m sure plenty of people on here would agree.

 

[Desk Jockey]

My Woodbury is packed up but I think it weighs 4 pounds without the hood. I sweat in it any time I move.

Wouldn’t be my first choice for a backpack hunt.

 

[ChrisAU]

Yeah I’m just thinking of a jacket for glassing or sitting at camp.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Yeah I’m just thinking of a jacket for glassing or sitting at camp.

I am a big fan of hunt what you have. You could shave weight with a new puffy but the Woodbury is a hell of a jacket, just heavy for its warmth in a backpacking role. You could also throw a woobie or sleeping bag over yourself while glassing if it is cold. Lots of ways to make it work without buying new gear or...maybe a good reason to buy new gear.

 

[Btaylor]

I am a big fan of hunt what you have. You could shave weight with a new puffy but the Woodbury is a hell of a jacket, just heavy for its warmth in a backpacking role. You could also throw a woobie or sleeping bag over yourself while glassing if it is cold. Lots of ways to make it work without buying new gear or...maybe a good reason to buy new gear.

Is there a bad reason to buy new gear???

 

[jspradley]

The Woodbury is a fantastic piece if you are stationary.

I ended up chasing a cow elk in NM wearing mine and walked about 100 yards before I had to take it off... its WAY too hot if you are going to be moving around.

I personally wouldnt take it on a backpacking hunt, it's stupid heavy and takes up a lot of pack space.

But with that said, for stationary hunting is the tits!