gobears870
Lil-Rokslider
Have not been on a rifle hunt before and would like to hear opinions of what I have planned for layers so far. We are not backpacking in but may spike camp a night or two. We will be in South Central CO Oct 8-14, basecamp at 9,500ft and expect to top out in some spots at 11,500. Local wildlife biologist says it rarely snows until November.
Base layers: Sitka Core Lightweight ss top and pants; Cabela's ECWCS heavyweight top and bottom for sleeping or freak cold days
Mid layers: Sitka Core Midweight zip-T, Cabela's Merino Tech zip-T (heavy fleece)
Insulation: FirstLite Uncompahgre
Pants: Prana Stretch Zion, Cabela's Scentinel softshell
Gaiters: OR Verglas
Rain Gear: Cabela's Rain Space jacket and pants
Socks: Smartwool Hiker Medium and Light
Boots: Lowa Camino GTX
I also have a ScentLok Thunderhead parka. It makes a great shell when it snows or the wind whips up, but it is heavy and doesn't pack down well. I wear it whitetail hunting. I'm thinking I should bring it in case all hell breaks loose.
Right now I'm mainly concerned with what pants I have. My legs run pretty hot and I think we could be covering a lot of ground here. Is it worth ponying up for something like the Sitka Timberline or Mountain Pant?
Base layers: Sitka Core Lightweight ss top and pants; Cabela's ECWCS heavyweight top and bottom for sleeping or freak cold days
Mid layers: Sitka Core Midweight zip-T, Cabela's Merino Tech zip-T (heavy fleece)
Insulation: FirstLite Uncompahgre
Pants: Prana Stretch Zion, Cabela's Scentinel softshell
Gaiters: OR Verglas
Rain Gear: Cabela's Rain Space jacket and pants
Socks: Smartwool Hiker Medium and Light
Boots: Lowa Camino GTX
I also have a ScentLok Thunderhead parka. It makes a great shell when it snows or the wind whips up, but it is heavy and doesn't pack down well. I wear it whitetail hunting. I'm thinking I should bring it in case all hell breaks loose.
Right now I'm mainly concerned with what pants I have. My legs run pretty hot and I think we could be covering a lot of ground here. Is it worth ponying up for something like the Sitka Timberline or Mountain Pant?