First Stone Sheep hunt - clothing - Aug 2025

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Ok. I've read everything i can find on clothing systems for an early Aug Stone Sheep hunt in Northern BC. We'll be gone 8 days and expected temps are -2 to 25C (28-75f). Just looking for feedback/critiques on the particular gear I have.

Ill admit that I get cold hands easy and am also taking a lighter quilt for sleeping so expecting I might wear Puffy pants and tops to bed as well.

Boots
-Salewa Mountain Trainer 2
-Crocs

Base layer
-2 x Forged underwear

Socks
- 2 med darn tough
- 1 heavy darn tough - (sleeping)

Bottoms
-Kuiu Attack Pants
-Kuiu Kenai Puffy Pants
-Kuiu Yukon Gaiters
-Kuiu Chugach Rain Pants

Tops
-Icebreaker Merino short sleeve
-Black Ovis Merino ½ zip hoody
-Arcteryx konseal hybrid fleece
-Decathalon 800 down Puffy
-Kuiu Chugach Rain jacket

Gloves/Hats
-Peloton 200 liner gloves
-OR stormtracker sensor gloves (leather)
-Kuiu Kenai Gloves
-Decathalon waterproof shell mitts (purely waterproof no insulation -2oz)
-Kuiu Icon Hat
-Arcteryx merino beanie

I feel like its a lot of gloves but all together they're 11oz and im not sure if I'll need a durable glove like the OR stormtracker or if the liner glove is good for hiking in etc.

Thanks for any advice.
R

 

[K_pem]

I'll preface my response by saying that I have never been on a Sheep hunt, but I have toyed with virtually all brands of clothing and layering options hunting various species and various conditions here in Idaho but still take my input with a grain of salt.

Temp range is tough, I'm sure you can expect a fair amount of moisture as well.

I think boots and socks look good as long as they work for you; consider bringing two different cushion options of the Mid weight DT socks or pick up a pair of liner socks (i like the Injinji) in case you experience some variability/swelling in your feet. The liners are also great for moving moisture away from your skin and into the merino DT.

I would consider lightweight base layer zip off bottoms personally; great for mornings, slow moving/low output hiking and they double as an option to wear under rain pants but over your underwear in the event that you get stuck in mild temps but a lot of rain.

Pant choices otherwise look good, I'd MAYBE consider the Kutana over the Attack as a last-minute game time decision pending on what temps are looking like prior to leaving but Attacks are probably the right call, I just love the Kutana's versatility in those big temp variations.

Idk that I would do a non-merino blend hoody. I feel like as soon as that thing gets wet, it will stay wet for the remainder of the hunt, but if it's what you have then so be it. I swapped to the Brynje mesh base layers then I layer a Sitka CORE LW over that and its been awesome. I can run with the tank or just straight core LW in really hot weather or graduate up to a SS/LS as needed and they are really warm for the weight and breathability; and they dry stupid fast. Plus, for the weight you could probably damn near carry a SS and a LS w/ the CORE LW for the same weight as the merino pieces you're taking (just a bias thought).

I'd consider a lightweight wind stopper layer for the top also.

I think the heavier duty gloves are a good idea for sure. I always have my Sitka Gunner gloves with me no matter what and I can layer over/under as needed. Idk if you need a liner glove with the OR and the Kenai but that's a personal preference.

Only other thing I would say is that I would take a Windstopper beanie over a plain merino beanie. It's amazing how fast the wind can zap your heat and likewise how good of a job the Gore WS membrane does at mitigating this.

 

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Thanks k_pem! I appreciate the response. I do have kutana pants and was considering them but I'll check the weather and make the decision in the moment.

I was actually thinking that im more worried about being cold than too hot so thought attacks for that reason. Also a reason why I didn't list my peloton 118 zip off bottoms but went straight to my kenai puffy pants. However, I didn't think about if its hot and raining that I might want to go with base layer under rain shell pants so good point.

I also have a 240 beanie that might be better than the merino but my head usually feels warm although a little extra might be worth it.

Lastly I had thought about dropping the liner glove as well but I was thinking the 2oz penalty might be worth it if my OR stormtrackers get wet as they will definitely take longer to dry out.

Just so many "what ifs" hahaha. Easy to make a case for packing a little extra on all layers but I know I gotta stay lean. Thanks again.

 

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I've seen a whole variety of weather up in Northern BC hunting Stones the first week. Been hotter than 25*C a few times and actually snowed all day once about Aug 10th or so. You gear looks decent although I am not familiar with your base layers, merino or puffy jacket. Rest of it will work, even if you are over gloved!

Good luck on your hunt!!

 

[K_pem]

Thanks k_pem! I appreciate the response. I do have kutana pants and was considering them but I'll check the weather and make the decision in the moment.

I was actually thinking that im more worried about being cold than too hot so thought attacks for that reason. Also a reason why I didn't list my peloton 118 zip off bottoms but went straight to my kenai puffy pants. However, I didn't think about if its hot and raining that I might want to go with base layer under rain shell pants so good point.

I also have a 240 beanie that might be better than the merino but my head usually feels warm although a little extra might be worth it.

Lastly I had thought about dropping the liner glove as well but I was thinking the 2oz penalty might be worth it if my OR stormtrackers get wet as they will definitely take longer to dry out.

Just so many "what ifs" hahaha. Easy to make a case for packing a little extra on all layers but I know I gotta stay lean. Thanks again.

If you run cold then I don't think you'll be dying even at the top end of temp range in the Attacks, so go that route.

I was saying considering taking a midlayer bottom in addition to the Kenai, not in lieu of. You'll definitely want to have puffy pants. If you can find some, the Peloton 97 bottoms are by far the most versatile mid layer bottoms I have ever used.

The wind protection you get from the 240 might make it worth it depending on how heavy duty your merino beanie is, but that's shooters choice.

As far as the gloves go, like you said, for 2oz if it makes you that much more comfortable, hell take em...

Haha yeah, packing the "what ifs" though is where you can get in trouble real quick...