If any one has additional input on vests I would appreciate it too. They seem fairly popular but I guess I don’t really get the point. I can’t think of a situation where a vest would be more beneficial than a full layer, no matter the weight or material.
I have Sitka DewPoint rain gear, I can try that but there’s no extra insulation to it.
I keep considering the Axis, because in my Sitka system I absolutely love the Jetstream. I hike in wearing a Tshirt and the LW Hoodie then throw it on whenever I stop and it keeps me warm to freezing temps...
I was planning on using the 240 basically like a outer glassing layer when conditions allow for it. I’d most likely just be wearing one of the lighter base layers with the 97
If I wanted something 100% windproof for the late season, would I be better off skipping the 240 for a different mid layer and the Guide/Axis?
Last season I ran a Sitka LW SS and Sitka LW Hoody when I was hiking in the morning. Once I sat down I would just throw on my Jetstream and it was...
Which merino base do you choose for those temps? The 125 or 145? I don’t have a lot of time in merino but I’ll definitely be adding the 97 to my kit with the recommendations here.
If I were to have the 97 on in the morning while I’m moving, would I be better off to have a 240 jacket/vest for glassing or should I jump straight to a puffy? I have the Sitka Dew Point rain gear, it’s great for rain but super thin and very loud to actually hunt in.
I'm looking for some input on a KUIU system I am putting together for hunts this fall and winter. I've been doing some browsing on here and other places trying to decide on which number between 97 and 280 of KUIU shirts to buy. I hold two tags in Southern NM, one in November and one in January...
I'm looking for some advice on my first Coues tag. I hold a FAD tag for SW NM during the second rifle hunt, 11/12-11/16. I work in this unit, so I have pretty extensive knowledge of access, property lines, etc. I have identified an area that I can access that is surrounded by private. If this...
Seems like you’ve already gotten a lot of advice and decided on your purchase, but I’ll add some just because I’ve used that gear in NM specifically.
Jetstream is probably the best clothing item I’ve ever bought. It does everything well, just don’t wear it hiking unless it’s super windy and...
If you can hit it in a spot where you can get a pass through, yes.
Just better be able to hit that spot when you’re exhausted from not just a day, but days worth of hiking and hunting, maybe out of breath and with your heart beating through your chest and adrenaline pumping.