hunting pants for BC mt goat hunt in November

[rpm4463]

I'm trying to decide on a hunting pant to purchase from my goat hunt in BC this November. It will be a backpack hunt so I'll be covering a lot of ground, but glassing also. When I'm backpacking or snowshoeing I always wear my rei sahara pants with or without long underwear. They do great in all conditions, but they aren't too stealthy because of the noise. I was thinking of the Kuiu attack pant or Sitka Mountain pant. I'm not sure what the primary difference is between the two because I don't have them to compare with each other. I want something that is pretty lightweight, but I can wear merino base layers under if it is cold. I have chugach pants and jacket for my rain gear.

Any advice would help.

 

[todd kelly]

Where is your hunt?

 

[actionshooter]

I have been playing with the REI Mistral pants and like them a lot so far but have only had them out for about 5 days. Water resistant, 4 way stretch, articulated and the fit is great.
I would check put the Kryptec Dalibor pants also, been wanting to try those.

 

[tstowater]

I don't have the Sikta pants, but I do have both the Attack and KUIU Guide pants. Depending on the weather, I might be more inclined to go with the Guide pants if you are expecting cold and snow, if not, the Attacks would be fine. I will defer to someone else on the comparison you are requesting. I'm guessing that tk wants to know where you are hunting because of the weather issues.

 

[rpm4463]

Where is your hunt?

I was told in "southern BC". I plan to have a conversation with the guide next week to get more specifics and he will probably make legit seggustions for equipment. On his webpage he suggest Sitka, but the recent pictures show Kuiu also. The specific question I have is should I get a pant that has a little insulation, or go light and use layers. I've never had a problem with my legs getting cold during backpack or hunting trips....but I've never been to BC in winter. I'll be hunting with Dustin Roe from Backcounty BC and Beyond. I've done alot of research on different guides and he has a good reputation for backpack hunts for sheep and goats.

 

[todd kelly]

You'll probably be hunting in the East Kootenays. I have been hunting goats in the East Koots for the last ten years. Your going to have one hell of a hunt and get a great trophy!

You can expect anything from no snow to 2+ feet of the white stuff in November in that area, the latter is more likely, And temps from 10C to -15C. So plan on being wet and cold on your hunt.

When were chasing goats in Nov. we never pack regular hunting pants. Long Johns, Rain pants, and a second pair of heavy weight fleece Long Johns or a pair of puffy pants. If it's not snowing it will be raining and plain hunting pants will be wet in no time. When were glassing we wear both sets of Long Johns and the rain pants to keep warm. When we start hiking, we strip down to our ginch put the rain pants back on and go.The mountains are thick and steep, and even if it has not rained/snowed everything will be wet from dew. This last year I had Kuiu Chugach pants and they were awesome. They held up well against the brush and the breathability was great. Yes they got wet from sweat on the inside after long pushes up the mountains, but they dried by the time we stripped down to gear up with the dry long johns.

The plan for this fall is to replace the old fleece jong johns with the super down pant, and have a hard look at the Yukon pant. I think it's going to be the cat's meow for late season hunting here.


If you have not already looked into it, you should look at bringing a pair of crampons with you. They have saved my butt a few times from sliding off the side of a mountain when theirs snow on the ground. The aluminum ones are pretty light.

http://barneyssports.com/footwear/footwear-accessories.html

 

[rpm4463]

Todd-do you mind if I send you a PM?

 

[todd kelly]

pm away!