Do it All Bib Recommendation

[Hunter24]

Looking for a bib recommendation. I’d use them for hunting Coyote, waterfowl, and limited whitetail hunting when temps are in the low teens primarily in Colorado so wind blocking will be a priority.

I like the idea of the stratus, but they may be too light. Solitude seems to have mixed reviews in regard to wind blocking.

Is fanatic too bulky?
Is Hudson too noisy or light?

I also get a good discount on Sitka so leaning towards them, but am open to others. Appreciate all input in advance.

 

[Grizzly550]

I have both the Stratus and the Fanatic. In my opinion, the Stratus would not have enough insulation for temps in the teens unless heavily layered. The Fanatic is bulky but doable. To give an idea I hunted northern Wisconsin this weekend (tree stand sits). Was using Stratus with a long underwear and insulated pant underneath until the temps hit 30 degrees today. Today I used the fanatic with just long underwear and jeans underneath. Just beware you won't be walking far in the Fanatic.

 

[Trr15]

Just got a pair of the Hudson bibs. Haven’t used them yet, but I would say they’re definitely not too light and they seem durable. They do make some noise as with any of the heavy goretex stuff but I wouldn’t say they’re overly noisy. I’m pretty impressed with them.

 

[Coopsdaddy]

Stratus is the most versatile.Size up and carry down pants.

 

[conhawa]

Kryptek Aegis

 

[Unclecroc]

I wear Duluth double front bibs a lot for my hunting. I originally didn’t buy them for hunting but they work amazing for me.
They’re unlined of course but I always wear my merino under layers and I’ve yet to be cold.

 

[Hunter24]

I appreciate the feedback.
I’m thinking stratus maybe, but would be happier if they were alittle warmer / thicker. I don’t go the bib route unless it’s cold cold and usually it’s windy as well.

I grew up hunting east coast with line carhartt bibs which were awesome, but out west the wind cuts right through. I’ll look into Duluth

 

[conhawa]

Check out Badlands Venture also. Light insulation. Waterproof/windproof

 

[Hunter24]

Thanks - the versatility of the stratus was really appealing so I went that route.

Now I’m trying to find a good mid layer. Started looking at down pants but was worried it would compress too much so started looking at wader pants / fleece pants

 

[Grizzly550]

Thanks - the versatility of the stratus was really appealing so I went that route.

Now I’m trying to find a good mid layer. Started looking at down pants but was worried it would compress too much so started looking at wader pants / fleece pants

The Sitka Equinox Midi is a great liner pant but looks like it is discontinued. It is what I will wear under my Stratus bibs when I need more warmth. I believe the Gradient pant is very similar to what the Midi was. I have also worn Eddie Bauer insulated guide pants that work pretty good.