Sundodger
Lil-Rokslider
Reviewing my 2013 high country mule deer hunt and gear I think one of the areas I can improve is my clothing.
Currently for the upper body I have an ultra light bug skinz top (only worn during hiking), long johns, light polyester sweatshirt (0.886 lbs), med fleece hoodie (1.06lbs), and 1950’s military wool coat (1.545 lbs). While the system gives me the performance I need it’s very bulky and heavy. I was hoping to replace the light polyester sweatshirt, med fleece hoodie, and 1950’s military wool coat with a single piece of packable clothing and save about 2.5 lbs.
The time of year I hunt in the high country can be everything from mid 80’s deg F to mid 20’s. This year it ranged from 80 to 30, and I needed every bit of clothing I had to stay warm while glassing in the cold mornings, so dropping R value isn’t really an option. When I am on the move, I stay very warm, so just my long john top is enough (in fact I usually where the ultra light bug skinz top when hiking).
I am looking for something that packs small, is light, camo (or at least earth tones), and quiet moving through brush. Living and hunting in the PNW down is really probably not a good idea for me, so looking at synthetic puffy jackets.
These are the three that have cropped up on my list:
-Kryptek Kratos (19.5oz?)
http://www.kryptekstore.com/Kratos-Jacket-P37.aspx
-Sitka Kelvin-lite Jacket (14.4 oz from website)
http://www.sitkagear.com/products/big-game/jackets-vests/kelvin-lite-jacket
-UnderArmor cold gear infrared ridge reaper jacket (unknown weight)
http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/...-ridge-reaper-primaloft-jacket/pid1233117-946
-First Lite Uncompahgre Puffy (19oz?)
http://www.firstlite.com/product_detail/666/uncompahgre-puffy
Any other options I missed?
Do people think that replacing my light hoodie, med fleece, and wool coat with one of these jackets will be a push in terms of warmth?
Any other ideas in general? See below for a picture and list of my clothes.
Lightweight hat (in pack while hiking): 0.11lbs
Fleece Balaclava (in pack while hiking): 0.19
Camo Handkerchief (so I don’t have to bring sunscreen): 0.079
Blaze Oarange Vest (in pack while hiking) 0.214
UA long john top (in pack while hiking): 0.646
UA long john bottom (in pack while hiking): 0.419
UA compression shorts (always worn): 0.309
Cabelas Bug skin top (worn while hiking): 0.384
Light polyester hoodie (in pack while hiking): 0.886
Med Camo Fleece hoodie (in pack while hiking): 1.06
Wool Coat (in pack while hiking): 1.545
Pants (worn while hiking): 1.435
Gators (usualy in pack while hiking): 0.311
Fingerless light wool gloves (usually in pack): 0.106
Glacier gloves (usually in pack): 0.17
Thin facemask for stalking (usually in pack): 0.088
Second sock liner (always in pack): 0.046
Second Light wool socks (always in pack): 0.183
Heavy wool socks (almost always in pack): 0.269
Cabelas space rain jacket(almost always in pack): 0.60
Cabelas space rain pants(almost always in pack): 0.474
Camp shoes (always in pack): 0.445
Total clothes weight (on me and in my pack): 10.198 lbs
Total clothes weight that is usually in my pack during hiking: 7.841 lbs
Sorry for the long post, I like to be thorough.
Currently for the upper body I have an ultra light bug skinz top (only worn during hiking), long johns, light polyester sweatshirt (0.886 lbs), med fleece hoodie (1.06lbs), and 1950’s military wool coat (1.545 lbs). While the system gives me the performance I need it’s very bulky and heavy. I was hoping to replace the light polyester sweatshirt, med fleece hoodie, and 1950’s military wool coat with a single piece of packable clothing and save about 2.5 lbs.
The time of year I hunt in the high country can be everything from mid 80’s deg F to mid 20’s. This year it ranged from 80 to 30, and I needed every bit of clothing I had to stay warm while glassing in the cold mornings, so dropping R value isn’t really an option. When I am on the move, I stay very warm, so just my long john top is enough (in fact I usually where the ultra light bug skinz top when hiking).
I am looking for something that packs small, is light, camo (or at least earth tones), and quiet moving through brush. Living and hunting in the PNW down is really probably not a good idea for me, so looking at synthetic puffy jackets.
These are the three that have cropped up on my list:
-Kryptek Kratos (19.5oz?)
http://www.kryptekstore.com/Kratos-Jacket-P37.aspx
-Sitka Kelvin-lite Jacket (14.4 oz from website)
http://www.sitkagear.com/products/big-game/jackets-vests/kelvin-lite-jacket
-UnderArmor cold gear infrared ridge reaper jacket (unknown weight)
http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/...-ridge-reaper-primaloft-jacket/pid1233117-946
-First Lite Uncompahgre Puffy (19oz?)
http://www.firstlite.com/product_detail/666/uncompahgre-puffy
Any other options I missed?
Do people think that replacing my light hoodie, med fleece, and wool coat with one of these jackets will be a push in terms of warmth?
Any other ideas in general? See below for a picture and list of my clothes.
Lightweight hat (in pack while hiking): 0.11lbs
Fleece Balaclava (in pack while hiking): 0.19
Camo Handkerchief (so I don’t have to bring sunscreen): 0.079
Blaze Oarange Vest (in pack while hiking) 0.214
UA long john top (in pack while hiking): 0.646
UA long john bottom (in pack while hiking): 0.419
UA compression shorts (always worn): 0.309
Cabelas Bug skin top (worn while hiking): 0.384
Light polyester hoodie (in pack while hiking): 0.886
Med Camo Fleece hoodie (in pack while hiking): 1.06
Wool Coat (in pack while hiking): 1.545
Pants (worn while hiking): 1.435
Gators (usualy in pack while hiking): 0.311
Fingerless light wool gloves (usually in pack): 0.106
Glacier gloves (usually in pack): 0.17
Thin facemask for stalking (usually in pack): 0.088
Second sock liner (always in pack): 0.046
Second Light wool socks (always in pack): 0.183
Heavy wool socks (almost always in pack): 0.269
Cabelas space rain jacket(almost always in pack): 0.60
Cabelas space rain pants(almost always in pack): 0.474
Camp shoes (always in pack): 0.445
Total clothes weight (on me and in my pack): 10.198 lbs
Total clothes weight that is usually in my pack during hiking: 7.841 lbs
Sorry for the long post, I like to be thorough.