First Lite 2021

[Laned]

@Ryan Avery what am I missing with the pockets on the front?
Seems like if you had something in there it would smash every time you picked a knee up.

But is suppose less chance of snagging on a stock. Just seems weird but I've never used front pocket pants.

Traditionally, cargo pockets in that configuration (front cargos) are supposed to be for holding maps. Anything else, and you're correct, it smashes. So, basically, front cargos are mostly worthless.

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[prm]

Ugh, cargo pockets on the front are no bueno. Wore a flightsuit with pockets there everyday for many years and ended up never using it. Really disliked them in fact. Great as long as you never have to walk with anything in them. Open to thoughts from actual use of these though.

 

[ChrisAU]

I prefer front pockets for whitetail hunting for sure. Much easier to access when sitting.

 

[Pezboat]

I prefer front pockets for whitetail hunting for sure. Much easier to access when sitting.

I’m with Chris on this one. Huge fan of the front cargos. Thought they were stupid until I actually started using them. I’ve never had an issue with smashing stuff. Baggy side cargo pockets drive me nuts.

 

[switchback7]

I’m with Chris on this one. Huge fan of the front cargos. Thought they were stupid until I actually started using them. I’ve never had an issue with smashing stuff. Baggy side cargo pockets drive me nuts.

I love my front pockets on my solitude bibs

 

[Nillion]

I'm a big fan of front cargo pockets also. I don't tend to overload or have any heavy items (too much sway) in my cargo pockets though. Usually a neck gaiter or knit hat at most.

 

[Not Vegan]

Ok know someone cough up some info on the whitetail stuff.

 

[Ryan Avery]

They look like SG de Havilland pants

Similar, not as loud as the Havilland. The FL pants have more features.

@Ryan Avery are you able to give us a timeframe of when they will become available?

No clue, unfortunately

 

[gjs4]

For us Stand-lubbers... front cargos are ideal for holding a rangefinder or grunt tube without it falling out like hot open side pockets often promote


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[Cody Richardson]

I don't like the cargo pockets on the front of the pants. But I don't think they are floppy or overly large.

I have two different pants. I notice the pockets more on the thicker pants(winter pants) Than I do on the thinner pants.

Do the knee/seat have a reinforcing or waterproofing like the Sitka Timberlines? I really think these pants may be what we’ve all been waiting for!

 

[Desk Jockey]

Looking forward to seeing Ole Cal model these new pants in the 2021 catalogue. That guy is a damn sexual !

 

[Tater86]

Do the knee/seat have a reinforcing or waterproofing like the Sitka Timberlines? I really think these pants may be what we’ve all been waiting for!

Jordan Bubb put on her instagram that the seat was waterproof, at least on the prototype models.

For those asking for time frames, they will most likely be announced in February and then available late spring. That is typical for the First Lite releases from year to year. Although, Covid may affect that as it has everything else.

 

[sndmn11]

You guys are over here complaining about hip vents, knee pads, double seats, wind this and that....I just want a left butt check pocket because that's where I normally carry my wallet.

 

[BRTreedogs]

You guys are over here complaining about hip vents, knee pads, double seats, wind this and that....I just want a left butt check pocket because that's where I normally carry my wallet.

I don't want any rear pockets my bow hits the zipper pull and makes a jingle.

Front pocket wallet man 21st century

 

[canyonhunter47]

Any chance of sawbuck with hip vents?

 

[sndmn11]

I don't want any rear pockets my bow hits the zipper pull and makes a jingle.

Front pocket wallet man 21st century

I'd probably get confused and drop my wallet in the hip vent by accident.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I'd probably get confused and drop my wallet in the hip vent by accident.

No problem. There won’t be anything in it after you buy these pants.

 

[Superdoo]

Just a quick update for everyone....
We are now at 77 replies for a thread talking about the addition of hip vents to a pair of pants!

 

[Ryan Avery]

Just a quick update for everyone....
We are now at 77 replies for a thread talking about the addition of hip vents to a pair of pants!


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and waterproof seat and knees. HAHA

 

[Superdoo]

and waterproof seat and knees. HAHA

Touché!