AZ Late Rifle - Puffy pants or woobie?

[satchamo]

Headed to AZ next week for late rifle and I’m really not sure what I need insulation wise… this is my first late season trip so I’m a bit of a noob in that regard.

As of now highs are mid 40s and lows in 20s for start of hunt. If that holds, knowing we’ll be doing a fair amount of glassing, would i need any sort of insulation for my legs? I plan to wear base layers and FL corrugates and/or catalyst. I have a down sleeping bag I could use if needed I guess?

I know wind will dictate as much as temps but given these temps am I safe to pass on taking puffy pants or a woobie style blanket and just take a sleeping bag just in case?

 

[bsween8]

I run the FL corrugates and catalyst pants regularly and had a late AZ tag a few years ago. I went with the puffy pants and was not disappointed in my decision. I'd go that route again if doing it over. Hope that helps.

 

[feanor]

I tried a woobie as a cheap alternative years ago. Just not enough insulation for me. Plus it’s not exactly light weight. Since then, puffy pants have served me extremely well. Especially for longer glassing.

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

I’m headed out there as well and will have puffy pants. Just make sure to shed them before dropping off after something, the vegetation will shred them…. Ask me how I know