idahohikker
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Hi all, In case it's useful to anyone, I have put together a layering system that should be pretty good for the money. Many guys on the site spend big money on top of the line clothes. I feel that's unnecessary. I've never been one to care too much about clothing. I grew up hunting in blue jeans, a flannel jacket, and a ballcap, just like my grandpa. I did just fine. Now I've been in remote country soaked in low temps and that isn't fun so I do think it's worth spending some money to get some decent clothes. My opinion is that non-hunting brands are significantly cheaper, especially with the deals available, for the same or better quality. All the items below receive really positive reviews (except the generic baselayers) from unbiased outdoor companies and consumer reviewers. Note: you have to look at a number of sites to get away from the risk of bias. I've spent some time researching and waiting for deals and come up with the following:
Pants-Wrangler hiking pants- $20ish normally $0 for me because a member here was kind enough to offer to send me his when I was discussing budget hiking pants options
Down-RAB microlight alpine jacket- $180
Fleece-North Face TKA Glacier 1/4 Zip- $34
Rain jacket-Marmot Men's Precip Eco- $50
Baselayers-cheap, highly-rated Amazon ones, they were pretty generic
If it's colder, I'll pack the fleece and down jackets and the down will just come out when I get up to the ridges for glassing.
Feel free to shoot over any questions.
Pants-Wrangler hiking pants- $20ish normally $0 for me because a member here was kind enough to offer to send me his when I was discussing budget hiking pants options
Down-RAB microlight alpine jacket- $180
Fleece-North Face TKA Glacier 1/4 Zip- $34
Rain jacket-Marmot Men's Precip Eco- $50
Baselayers-cheap, highly-rated Amazon ones, they were pretty generic
If it's colder, I'll pack the fleece and down jackets and the down will just come out when I get up to the ridges for glassing.
Feel free to shoot over any questions.
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