Can y'all be real with me?

[bnewt3]

Everything has tradeoffs.

With warm clothing that typically means warmth performance vs weight/bulk. Add in warmth performance when wet and/or water resistance and it can get a bit complicated.

If you are doing minimal walking/hiking to a stand then weight/bulk doesnt matter much. And conversely if you are moving, you generally need less insulation.

You absolutely do not have to spend $750 to be warm in regular cold weather(as opposed to extreme). Wool/alpaca is virtually always a great option. It can be a bit expensive but definitely doesnt have to be anywhere near $750 expensive.

 

[jd1006]

There’s a couple technologies that I haven’t seen replicated as well in non-hunting brands—Gore’s Windstopper membrane that Sitka uses. That is worth their price, in my opinion. It’s a game changer because of its versatility and how you can layer it for different applications. The fanatic set basically combines it with insulation and a quiet face—which makes one layer where you might be messing with 3 layers.

The other technology is Kuiu’s Kutana pants - for the weight, nothing out there comes close. If they fit you, they are the most versatile pants out there.

And I think Sitka’s core lightweight hoody (and 120 merino hoody) is unmatched.

All the other layers have many options at better prices, but I would pay the price to get those technologies in my system.

 

[yfarm]

Oversized full side zip insulated coveralls, carry to your stand and then put on over your down puffy or buy one of those insulated body bags. Preferably with a hood.