familyguy4
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Ok, this is my first post here but I have been reading a lot on clothing systems. I am trying to put mine together but it's driving me crazy trying to figure what I should do. The main purpose for this is an elk hunt I plan to do next fall in New Mexico with my son. I also hunt here in Texas so I would like this system to work here also. I'm from the panhandle of Texas so we do get pretty cold, so anywhere from 0 degrees to 90, but typically 20-80. I do some stand hunting and some stalk. From what I've read, I really don't need the type of clothing system I'm looking at for stand/blind hunting, but it would be nice if it would work for that also.
From what I understand, I need a base layer, insulation layer, and an outer shell. Depending on the weather, I will wear different combos of this system. I'm looking at Kuiu, First Lite, and Sitka. I don't have any store around me that stocks any of these so I have no idea what I'm getting. I'm 6'1 215 with an athletic build. I do plan on losing about 15-20 pounds by next fall though. I have a 34 waist but have bigger than average legs and usually have trouble finding pants that fit me in the leg, so the pants I get need to be somewhat loose in the legs.
I'm looking at the First Lite right now and in my cart is:
Llano QZ in black
Allegheny EXP in black
Kanab in camo
Beanie, neck gaiter, and lightweight merino glove, all in camo
So, early season, when it's warm, I can wear the Kanab's and the Llano? But what about a camo top? And what if it rains?
Mid season, I can wear the Allegheny pants under the Kanab pants, but again, what top? The Chama hoodie?
Then, for late season and snow, do I just wear all of my mid-season stuff and the outer shell over that? The Stormlight pants and jacket? Are the Stormlight pants and jacket quiet? Will it be very warm if hunting out of a blind?
And then there is the camo. I know hunting is not a fashion statement, but I really don't like the way the ASAT camo looks. Everyone seems to talk very highly about it though. It just seems like there is a lot of white on it and isn't that bad in a dark blind? It is kinda growing on me though. I do really like Verde and Vias camo from Kuiu.
Sorry for so many questions. I just hate to buy something and then wish I would have done something different. Thanks for any input you can give me
From what I understand, I need a base layer, insulation layer, and an outer shell. Depending on the weather, I will wear different combos of this system. I'm looking at Kuiu, First Lite, and Sitka. I don't have any store around me that stocks any of these so I have no idea what I'm getting. I'm 6'1 215 with an athletic build. I do plan on losing about 15-20 pounds by next fall though. I have a 34 waist but have bigger than average legs and usually have trouble finding pants that fit me in the leg, so the pants I get need to be somewhat loose in the legs.
I'm looking at the First Lite right now and in my cart is:
Llano QZ in black
Allegheny EXP in black
Kanab in camo
Beanie, neck gaiter, and lightweight merino glove, all in camo
So, early season, when it's warm, I can wear the Kanab's and the Llano? But what about a camo top? And what if it rains?
Mid season, I can wear the Allegheny pants under the Kanab pants, but again, what top? The Chama hoodie?
Then, for late season and snow, do I just wear all of my mid-season stuff and the outer shell over that? The Stormlight pants and jacket? Are the Stormlight pants and jacket quiet? Will it be very warm if hunting out of a blind?
And then there is the camo. I know hunting is not a fashion statement, but I really don't like the way the ASAT camo looks. Everyone seems to talk very highly about it though. It just seems like there is a lot of white on it and isn't that bad in a dark blind? It is kinda growing on me though. I do really like Verde and Vias camo from Kuiu.
Sorry for so many questions. I just hate to buy something and then wish I would have done something different. Thanks for any input you can give me