thanks for the feedback. I'm going to test out more synthetic items this year. I don't care as much about the smell as it's only one day hunts and they are always active as you're walking multiple miles with the pups. I definitely sweat, and sometimes get the clammy feeling with...
At the risk of another layering thread, I'm going to past anyway and try to save myself some money and time burning through combos that don't work.
This is really geared towards upland hunting, but I think applies to any active hunt where odor control isn't the #1 priority. I got hooked into...
Getting to my final bumps here :) before I chalk it up and toss to other forums.
Great pair of practically new boots that are extremely versatile / surprised it hasn’t gone yet honestly !
It was ordered right before Matt changed the sizing matrix…but the vest is M/L. Fits waist sizes 28-38.
If you go small and have a waist under 28 he cuts off about an inch or two from the size of the waist belt. Over 43 inch waist and there’s inch or two added. In between more so deals with...
$200
Like new final rise summit vest - only worn for one hunt. Vest is in great condition, just too small. I will also throw in a ranger green long pocket that attaches to the back of the vest. If buyer wants, I can also throw in 2x blaze orange side pockets for +20.
$325
Crispi guide boots with ABS and 400 grams of insulation. Worn twice while whitetail hunting in PA - great condition. Note the coloring on the threads in the close up pictures is just from the beeswax i applied last season in prep, but were never used. Great deal to be had...Going to get...
I have a kifaru pack and also a final rise upland vest. Both use the three bar metal attachments that pass through the molle webbing. Do they work? Yes no problem. But I have to admit I’m a fan of the more traditional weave methods. I find they secure the pockets tighter, and I’ve noticed...
Most of my hunting involves either deer/big game from a cabin or upland game from a truck. However I am doing a good deal more upland DIY traveling via RV. I am looking for a slipper to wear around the camp/camper. Essentially just to hang out by the fire, walk around camp, cook outside, etc...
I noticed the solitude jacket is 100 insulation on body and 60 on sleeve...which is the same as the uncomp jacket.
So i ended up going with the catalyst softshell and the uncomp. Thought is I could layer one under the other and effectively end up with a solitude jacket system.
plus the...
good for you for snagging the solitude before they phased out camo for specter only...which I wasnt a fan of how they did that. I got to think western big game hunters would find value in a solitude/sanctuary jacket for super cold hunt and sits.
Anyway...I noticed the solitude jacket is 100...
I'm leaning more towards a catalyst pant and jacket...I really think for still hunting even during rifle thanksgiving season...that a klamath hoodie underneath should get me through? I'm wondering if I just add an uncomp for stand hunting over top if I would be fine.
Last year I came on the forum and got great advice on the catalyst.
I hunt PA archery and rifle from oct-dec. ORiginally I wanted to run the catalyst pant and jacket, but was told that the jacket is likely too light a system even with layering to carry me through PA nov-dec temps. In came the...
Understood. And I'm really not interested in someone else's honeyhole. I come from a 100% WMA area where its very very rare to not bump in to other people while hunting. So not encroaching on public land areas that others have found is new to me. Exploring is half the fun any how.
Do any...
Appreciated - good advice. I'm coming from the NE where you don't have to care about habitat because it's all stocked birds. You just do your loop at the WMA of your choice and look to cover. Learning how truly wild birds favor habitat will hopefully get me on to birds sooner than later.
My...