Newbie...Need Advice on Clothing

[JoMa]

Just started hunting last year and am now addicted! I'm looking to get some decent clothing. Mostly looking at day rifle hunts for deer/elk and spring turkey hunting. Hunting will be in Idaho, where we can get quite a bit of wind, but not much rain. I’m looking for some feedback on the following items/system that I’m considering:

Bottoms:
- Base Layer – already own Klim and UA synthetics
- Pants – KUIU Attack

Tops:
- Base Layer – FL Llano
- Mid-Layer – debating between FL Chama, FL Halstead, or Sitka Fanatic Hoody...any advice or other options to consider?
- Insulation – FL Uncompahgre
- Rain Jacket – since it doesn’t rain much, I’m thinking something along the lines of a Marmot Precip

Thoughts? Anything you would add or other items to consider?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Graves14]

I've been especially happy with the first light top layers. Llano and Chama combo is very versitile. I like the puffy as well but if you do any archery hunting it is not at all quiet.

 

[toadmeister]

I recommend all merino base layers on your bottom half as well. Synthetic's won't cut it for me in the cold or with funk.

 

[bobbyrowman]

Hard to beat the Chama hoody

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[Agross]

I'm a big fan of merino base layers top and bottom. I used to use synthetics. Once I bit the bullet and bought merino base layers I never looked back. I now have three sets. Love my Chama hoody and my fleece vest as well.

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

I'm not a fan of the Llano. It's not as comfortable and stinks quicker than my minus33 stuff.

Big fan of the uncompahgre. It's light, reasonably tough, packs small, and is warm.

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[Desk Jockey]

I like the kuiu attacks. Corrugates from fl are my second favorite.

I like fl base layers and mid layers. A puffy for an outlayer is fine but not quiet and will get shredded if you bust brush. The uncomphagenugen is a good option. Sitka stuff is great too.

 

[Stickinit]

The Kuiu merino 145 zip-off bottoms are awesome. I also love the Fanatic hoody. It seems to breathe a little better than the Halstead. And you can't beat the Uncompahgre.

 

[JoMa]

Thanks for the responses. Is the Fanatic hoody or Halstead good for windy conditions? How about the Uncompahgre?

 

[William Hanson (live2hunt)]

The uncompahgre does pretty well in the wind but you can always toss rain gear over it if it's not enough.

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[ColoradoHunterHiker]

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I've got reviews on quite a bit of what you asked about. Feel free to ask any specific follow up questions. Good luck!