Need some help deciding between insulated pants or bibs. I have no experience whatsoever. I have always worn FL corrugate pants or KUIU attack pants with a heavy base layer under for all conditions (and froze my butt off).
I currently own a Kifaru LPP, Sitka Down WS hoddie, Kelvin Lite Down and the blaze orange stratus jacket-- I can layer these in various configurations for all weather except downpouring rain. What I do not have is something to keep my legs warm.
I mainly tree stand hunt in Northern MN where it gets cold, but every 3-4 years go out west for elk or antelope. I do not currently bow hunt so absolute silence is not required, but I don't want anything too noisy. I would plan on packing the pants/bibs until I get to the tree stand and putting them on once I get there. What do you all recommend for pants vs bibs and based on that-- what pant or bib specifically?
I currently own a Kifaru LPP, Sitka Down WS hoddie, Kelvin Lite Down and the blaze orange stratus jacket-- I can layer these in various configurations for all weather except downpouring rain. What I do not have is something to keep my legs warm.
I mainly tree stand hunt in Northern MN where it gets cold, but every 3-4 years go out west for elk or antelope. I do not currently bow hunt so absolute silence is not required, but I don't want anything too noisy. I would plan on packing the pants/bibs until I get to the tree stand and putting them on once I get there. What do you all recommend for pants vs bibs and based on that-- what pant or bib specifically?