bigbahksdude
Lil-Rokslider
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- Aug 17, 2022
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Here’s the short version: I’m trying to find the best outer layer for whitetail hunting that’s out there - specifically for the mid-season temps. I spend most of my time sitting still in my saddle, tree stand, or on the ground in PA and NY.
Long version: After freezing my butt off from early/mid-November to early December last season I’m searching for the best white tail jacket I can afford. I’ve got a good early season kit consisting of FL obsidian pants and a catalyst jacket with good merino base layers. And I’ve got a solid late season UA Primaloft jacket and bib kit that I got for a steal back in 2017. I’ve found that with the right layering my early season stuff can get me through temps in the 50s. But if the wind picks up at all I get chilled out after a few hours. My only move after that is to reach for my late season kit which is too bulky and warm for anything over 20°.
Has anyone found anything to split the difference here? I’ve been looking at FL Solitude, Kuiu Proximty, and Sitka Fanatic. All three are pricey and people seem to have found a way to complain about aspects of each. I read that the FL and Kuiu jackets let in too much wind, and that the Fanatic is overpriced and has a worse layout. Any insights are appreciated.
Long version: After freezing my butt off from early/mid-November to early December last season I’m searching for the best white tail jacket I can afford. I’ve got a good early season kit consisting of FL obsidian pants and a catalyst jacket with good merino base layers. And I’ve got a solid late season UA Primaloft jacket and bib kit that I got for a steal back in 2017. I’ve found that with the right layering my early season stuff can get me through temps in the 50s. But if the wind picks up at all I get chilled out after a few hours. My only move after that is to reach for my late season kit which is too bulky and warm for anything over 20°.
Has anyone found anything to split the difference here? I’ve been looking at FL Solitude, Kuiu Proximty, and Sitka Fanatic. All three are pricey and people seem to have found a way to complain about aspects of each. I read that the FL and Kuiu jackets let in too much wind, and that the Fanatic is overpriced and has a worse layout. Any insights are appreciated.