Hunting performance wear

[taz_gerstman]

Good day everyone. So I am looking into purchasing some new hunting clothing. Perhaps I should start with a bit of a background of myself and where I hunt. That might help everyone give me the best advice. I am 5 foot 6 215lbs and I live in North Alabama so most of the hunting is sitting. Now I have went on a few elk hunts and plan on going again. I try not to let my current hunting conditions keep me from exploring the new areas of hunting performance wear. I am really interested in purchasing some of the “puffy” jackets as I call them. I have several for personal wear and really love them so I thought I would buy some for hunting. Cost is not an issue. The coats do not have to really be a camo pattern but I prefer to stay with more earth toned colors if not camo. I also want to be able to use here at home what I would use out west so I tend to stay away from patterns that look to have a lot of light colors. I have looked at sitka, first lite, kuiu, skre and some cabelas stuff. I really like the look of the cabelas octane pattern. Does anyone have experience with this pattern and product? One issue that I do not like is the fact that the brands I listed before are not sold around here in great quantities or even at all. So ordering something very expensive, you take a risk on things like not fitting etc and face being in this pattern of shipping back and forth with customer service. I already know that I would need to increase most of my shirts and jackets by one size from what I wear daily. The pants will have to be hemmed for I am not 6foot or better which seems what most maker of clothing like that targets. So let the advice/comments fly. What say all of you? Thanks

 

[huntsman22]

Buy momma a sewing machine?

 

[taz_gerstman]

I am guessing by that statement you are saying get ready to hem the pants because your gonna love them. haha

 

[hoff1ck]

No experience with the other brands, but I recently bought a FL Uncompahgre jacket for here in MI and trips out west, and I love it. Was also interested in the Kifaru Lost Parka, so that may be one to add to the list.

 

[KHNC]

Dont forget to add a Flat Bill to the list , if you are under 35.

First Lite runs a little on the large side from what ive seen. So, i dont think i would go larger if you choose FL. Have not used the Cabelas brand, but it seems solid to me. I like the Browning Hells Canyon Speed line, but it is definitely an athletic fit. (slim and tall) Sitka seems to cater to all sizes, but i would go with the pattern that has a little more green if you plan to multi-use. The flat bill can be any color, as long as it says Mtn Ops somewhere on it. lol

 

[toadmeister]

Actually I'd encourage the Cabelas route as returns are easy. Better yet if you live near a store and can try things on. Really good sales and discounts if your a member.

Their Octane pattern is fine IMHO. I like their older outfitter pattern better but to each his own. I agree solids are fine.

The Cabelas stuff is not quite as good as Sitka or First Lite, some items come close. But it's good enough for most your needs.

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[OFFHNTN]

No experience with the other brands, but I recently bought a FL Uncompahgre jacket for here in MI and trips out west, and I love it. Was also interested in the Kifaru Lost Parka, so that may be one to add to the list.

This is exactly the same jacket I was going to recommend. I love mine.

 

[Blackbruin]

Campfire.com can have some awesome deals. Ebay is another or other classified sites

 

[Fridaythe13th]

I called Skre, the owner answer the phone I loved that. They make sure it fits you can keep sending it back till your happy. I sent my pants back they sent me a different size all free. If your not in a hurry skre had a black Friday sale I think it was 25% off last year. The bad part is I haven't tried them in the woods yet dont start hunting for a week.

 

[rcairney]

I just got a FL unpronounceable jacket and that thing is nice. Light and feels damn good. Not sure how it will hold up... seems a little thin to me but then again, I am no expert. I guess we shall see in less than 2 weeks.