Enough clothing for November?

[cshore93]

Here's my list for 3rd season in Colorado starting November 5. Should I add anything else?
- Yukon Jacket
- Kenai Hooded jacket/ Kenai pants
- 145 merino zip T/ bottoms
- 210 merino zip T/ bottoms
- Attack pants
- 210 merino gloves
- Guide gloves
- Super down mits
- Smartwool socks
- 800gram insulated boots

 

[fngTony]

Legs will be warm but I would like to have more of a shell for wind and snow like a durable rain pant or guide pants. Don't think you need the 145 and 210 and kenai bottoms. Boots may be overkill, your only pair? What elevation?

 

[cshore93]

Legs will be warm but I would like to have more of a shell for wind and snow like a durable rain pant or guide pants. Don't think you need the 145 and 210 and kenai bottoms. Boots may be overkill, your only pair? What elevation?

Correction, boots are 400 gram thinsulate. They are pretty light and yes my only pair. I get what you mean about the pants shell. Could be bad if they get really wet right?

 

[Whaledriver]

Seems like a lot of layers for legs. I do the following.

Attacks and Compressor pants for sitting.
Upper is base merino, heavier wool, down puffy and shell.
I use noninsulated boots as it seems insulated boots sponge the sweat. I pack boot covers once i stop.

 

[Weekender]

145 bottoms , Kenai pants, shell or attacks over the top . Should be more then enough


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[5MilesBack]

Depends on how much you'll be moving. Not familiar with the Yukon jacket, is that your insulation layer? I always had my ski goggles as well, because the blizzards and the heavy winds that always seemed to come up then were tough without them.

There's a reason why I'm an archery hunter........gosh I hated those rifle seasons.

 

[fngTony]

"There's a reason why I'm an archery hunter........gosh I hated those rifle seasons.". X2. I Try to stay below 8000 if I do go rifle

 

[IdahoElk]

May want some super down up top.

 

[missjordan]

I would think if your hiking a ton that you wouldn't need the down pants or mitts, but if you stop to glass for long periods then you might. Probably won't hurt to pack just in case


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[fngTony]

Correction, boots are 400 gram thinsulate. They are pretty light and yes my only pair. I get what you mean about the pants shell. Could be bad if they get really wet right?

Ok, when I read read 800 grams I pictured heavy work boots that would dislocate your knees swinging them all day. Would add a light liner sock so you can just wear those if your feet get too hot. I have no idea if the kenai retains a lot of heat when wet and unless you have a heat source it may not dry fast enough in November. If fire is your heat source it will require a lot of babysitting to dry your clothes without melting all that poly. Hope you have a wood stove? Also recommend gaiters.

 

[5MilesBack]

Ok, when I read read 800 grams I pictured heavy work boots that would dislocate your knees swinging them all day. Would add a light liner sock so you can just wear those if your feet get too hot.

For most the November hunts I've done, I was in my Sorel Pac boots because we were always in the snow by then. I even had to buy new stirrups for the saddle that were wide enough to fit them.

 

[ColoradoHunterHiker]

I wouldn't think if your hiking a ton that you wouldn't need the down pants or mitts, but if you stop to glass for long periods then you might. Probably won't hurt to pack just in case


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My thoughts exactly. If you're hiking around, non-insulated boots are great. If you're sitting, insulation may be a good idea - boots, mitts, pants, jacket.

For pants for hiking around, in 3rd season Colorado, I've found 125 bottoms under a set of guide pants is plenty warm. Then I can open the side vents if its too hot. And really, that combo is just fine for sitting for a little while too. Here's a video on the guide pants:Kuiu Guide Pants, Guide Jacket, and Guide Gloves - Hunting Pant Jacket Glove Review - YouTube

I would say above all, your hunting style will depict what you wear...

 

[cshore93]

I do have gaiters. This will be my first western hunt so I'm not really sure what to expect. All I know is I would rather be a little heavy on clothing and be safe. Rather than not having enough and bring miserable. Im,sure my first hunt will be a huge learning curve and I'll be able to know what I'll need and don't need next time. Thanks for the input guys! I can't really say what my hunting style is like because I haven't been before! Any recommendations on hunting elk in November? Is it better to glass or home more?

 

[cshore93]

Depends on how much you'll be moving. Not familiar with the Yukon jacket, is that your insulation layer? I always had my ski goggles as well, because the blizzards and the heavy winds that always seemed to come up then were tough without them.

There's a reason why I'm an archery hunter........gosh I hated those rifle seasons.

Yukon Jacket is my outer layer.

 

[Biggs300]

Everyone's tolerance for cold is different but for me, the 400 gr insulated boots would be the weak spot. Two of the five years I hunted CO 2nd rifle season were in deep snow and sub-zero morning temps. My 400 gram Kenetrek Mountain Extremes (my favorites) were not enough to keep me warm even when stalking until temps warmed up. I later bought a pair of Kenetrek Grizzly Pac boots; not the best for climbing, but the warmth was worth the weight tradeoff. I also added a Cabela's Wooltimate goose down hand-warmer to use when glassing and/or sitting for longer periods. Both were great adds to my late season hunting gear.

 

[Dennis]

Sounds like you have a good start. Normally Colorado third season we will have snow and sometime quite a bit, depending on where you are hunting. Second is what type of camping are you doing? Lodge, outfitter tent, pup tent, trailer as this can be important as how to stay warm all week. I like the attack pants if no snow, and either the Chinook or Guide pants if there is snow. I would lean towards the Chinook as they are lighter if you are hiking a lot. I would suggest some sort of head covering and I wear a florescent orange ball cap, stocking cap and vest as required. In your pack you might carry your glassing mitts, Kenai pants, coat, guide and wool beanie and a neck gaitor for sitting or if you get cold. Your 400 boots with gaitors should work well along with your Yukon Jacket if it is quiet with your wool and guide gloves. Pack boots are a good idea if it gets really cold and you are prone to cold feet. Wear which ever underwear matches the weather and zip them off if you get hot. Good luck, have fun and shoot a big one!