My gear/pack layout from base layers to binos

[Formidilosus]

In a snowy late season hunt how do you use the hestras for glassing etc where you need your fingers for longer periods of time than just a shot

I use mitts.

@Formidilosus

With Red Kettle seemingly ceasing production and sales of their Ventile line, do you have any backup options?

I saw this release from Patagonia the other day: https://www.patagonia.com/product/lightweight-waxed-cotton-jacket/26835.html?dwvar_26835_color=WNGY

Seems interesting but not the same.

I hope Redkettle is still around- there is nothing that I have seen that I like as much as much. The Patagonia is interesting, but as you said- not a substitute.

 

[The Ri Guy]

I hope Redkettle is still around- there is nothing that I have seen that I like as much as much. The Patagonia is interesting, but as you said- not a substitute.

May be hope, they've got a Maintenance notice posted on the site now.

Guess I'll wait and see how things shake out while researching alternatives.

 

[dreamingWest]

RedKettle finally responded to me saying they had no plans to restock the M20 Wind Jacket.

 

[rharbaugh]

@The Ri Guy @dreamingWest

I'm really late to the RedKettle jacket game, and after finding out they're longer making their items, I searched "ventile cotton" and came up with this website: https://ventile.co.uk/

They list out several of their "partners" that appear to make some decent looking jackets and smocks with ventile cotton.

Hilltrek: https://hilltrek.co.uk/ (Braemar SV Smock & Ballater Lightweight Smock)
Brynje: https://www.brynjeusa.com/ (Explore Ventile® Men’s Jacket)
Sasta: https://sasta.com/ (Peski jacket)
Keela: https://keelaoutdoors.com/ (Ventile Heritage Smock)

Going to do some research and order a piece or two.

 

[cubdriver84d]

@The Ri Guy @dreamingWest

I'm really late to the RedKettle jacket game, and after finding out they're longer making their items, I searched "ventile cotton" and came up with this website: https://ventile.co.uk/

They list out several of their "partners" that appear to make some decent looking jackets and smocks with ventile cotton.

Hilltrek: https://hilltrek.co.uk/ (Braemar SV Smock & Ballater Lightweight Smock)
Brynje: https://www.brynjeusa.com/ (Explore Ventile Men’s Jacket)
Sasta: https://sasta.com/ (Peski jacket)
Keela: https://keelaoutdoors.com/ (Ventile Heritage Smock)

Going to do some research and order a piece or two.

I have a hilltrek bealach smock coming. Hope to get it next week sometime.

 

[rharbaugh]

I have a hilltrek bealach smock coming. Hope to get it next week sometime.

Didnt see that one my first time through. Report back and let us know how you like it, would ya?


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[The Ri Guy]

FYI for those looking to pick up an Atlantic Rancher Ranger Sweater -- they just announced their high-neck 1/4 zip variant, available in May.

 

[Dobermann]

FYI for those looking to pick up an Atlantic Rancher Ranger Sweater -- they just announced their high-neck 1/4 zip variant, available in May.

Allows for more temp regulation, but heavier for an already-heavy piece ...

What says the Slide Mind?

 

[The Ri Guy]

Allows for more temp regulation, but heavier for an already-heavy piece ...

What says the Slide Mind?

Winner for me, I prefer a higher collar and love 1/4 or 1/2 zips. Wouldn't consider this piece if talking lightweight anyways.

Assuming it still has the elbow patches, I will probably pick the new one up for Lever-Action and Recurve hunts. Sand color works for where I hunt, but wish they were offering it in the Green color-way as well.

 

[fwafwow]

FYI for those looking to pick up an Atlantic Rancher Ranger Sweater -- they just announced their high-neck 1/4 zip variant, available in May.

No!

 

[fwafwow]

FYI for those looking to pick up an Atlantic Rancher Ranger Sweater -- they just announced their high-neck 1/4 zip variant, available in May.

Did you get an email?

 

[The Ri Guy]

Did you get an email?

I did; they have a new series titled “wool fleece” as well that may be interesting.

No details.

 

[Dobermann]

Did you get an email?

I thought I'd missed it too ... your message prompted me to look in my deleted emails - it was buried deep in an Atlantic Rancher email about Portugal.

Good thing for all of us that @The Ri Guy reads his emails thoroughly!

 

[Dobermann]

For those who were interested in the Snake Staff systems tourniquet, and hadn't signed up for their emails, and/or been confused about not being able to find them for sale, they've just released their ETQ Gen 2 ... although I only just looked it up, and both the regular and wide are already showing as sold out!

However, you can sign up for updates via their website: https://www.snakestaffsystems.com/buy-now

 

[Babarkidd]

Gaiters- Fjallraven waxed G1000 canvas.

 

[cubdriver84d]

Didnt see that one my first time through. Report back and let us know how you like it, would ya?


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Got it today. Think I’m gonna like it. Advertised weight is 13 oz and this one came in at 13.3 oz on my scale even with a chest pocket added. I am often between a large and medium for jackets, and this medium is a generous fit. No previous experience with ventile, but the fabric feels great. Seems way more durable than similar synthetics even for being the lightest option. Will report back about performance when I can. Maybe start a new thread.

 

[HighUintas]

Got it today. Think I’m gonna like it. Advertised weight is 13 oz and this one came in at 13.3 oz on my scale even with a chest pocket added. I am often between a large and medium for jackets, and this medium is a generous fit. No previous experience with ventile, but the fabric feels great. Seems way more durable than similar synthetics even for being the lightest option. Will report back about performance when I can. Maybe start a new thread.

Do you happen to know which ventile they use for this? I don't know what your motivation for ventile is, but some people get it because it's supposed to not utilize common DWR treatment that uses the PFAS compounds and many or maybe most ventile options do use that DWR but some don't. I contacted Red kettle about their jacket (don't remember which model) and they said they use the ventile without DWR.

 

[cubdriver84d]

Do you happen to know which ventile they use for this? I don't know what your motivation for ventile is, but some people get it because it's supposed to not utilize common DWR treatment that uses the PFAS compounds and many or maybe most ventile options do use that DWR but some don't. I contacted Red kettle about their jacket (don't remember which model) and they said they use the ventile without DWR.

I don’t know any more about the ventile they use other than what’s on this page https://hilltrek.co.uk/about-hilltrek/ventile/. Says it uses a PFC free DWR, but they also use an organic ventile for some of their stuff.

 

[HighUintas]

I don’t know any more about the ventile they use other than what’s on this page https://hilltrek.co.uk/about-hilltrek/ventile/. Says it uses a PFC free DWR, but they also use an organic ventile for some of their stuff.

Yes that page sounds like they use a pfc/pfas free DWR for all theirs.

I'll be looking into one of these or a similar option when I wear out my current jacket