My gear/pack layout from base layers to binos

[Forestryguy]

14oz down, made specifically to go over an exposed bino harness, anorak, 24’ish oz total weight. The first legit “lightweight” puff jacket that is actually warm enough for true cold weather hunting that I’ve used.

Will have to figure out how to cover this to remain silent for cold-weather whitetail hunting from a stand.

 

[Formidilosus]

Will have to figure out how to cover this to remain silent for cold-weather whitetail hunting from a stand.

It’s still a puffy, but wasn’t bad-

 

[Cactus kid]

Will have to figure out how to cover this to remain silent for cold-weather whitetail hunting from a stand.

Everytime i tried to cover a puffy to make it quieter the friction of the two layers together made it even louder than just the puffy.

Bowhunting whitetail is the only time i have wanted dead quiet gear- and the firstlite Sanctuary series was the only stuff i found that was warm enough for me and quiet.

That being said i have drawn on plenty of deer wearing a regular puffy without issue.

 

[Undrgrndprdcts]

Everytime i tried to cover a puffy to make it quieter the friction of the two layers together made it even louder than just the puffy.

Bowhunting whitetail is the only time i have wanted dead quiet gear- and the firstlite Sanctuary series was the only stuff i found that was warm enough for me and quiet.

That being said i have drawn on plenty of deer wearing a regular puffy without issue.

Same here. Sanctuary with wool under is what I use for extreme cold bow hunting. Sucks packing it back into the mountains sometimes with all the other gear but there really isn't much choice.

 

[Cactus kid]

Same here. Sanctuary with wool under is what I use for extreme cold bow hunting. Sucks packing it back into the mountains sometimes with all the other gear but there really isn't much choice.

When i bowhunted, id use my kifaru or stone glacier bag id use for back pack hunts just to carry the sanctuary bibs and jacket. Putting the hand warmers in the kidney pockets before the hike in and they would be plenty toasty by the time i got in the stand.

 

[Stickbow]

Form- if you don’t mind weighing in, how would you rate silk as a base layer, compared to wool?

 

[Dobermann]

Form- if you don’t mind weighing in, how would you rate silk as a base layer, compared to wool?

I"m not Form, but I've had success with Silkbody undershirts. When they first came out years ago, they were cheap and found in outdoors shops. Now they're three times the price (or more) and sold as a boutique item.

I've personally found them not quite as warm as merino, but less itchy and longer-lasting. Dry time has been about the same.

If I could afford them, I'd wear them everyday. I'm assuming there's some manufacturer on AliExpress that would make serviceable options, but I didn't find any that looked promising when I did a quick search about a year ago ...

 

[WyldGoose]

@Formidilosus what are the added fastex buckles used for?

 

[Formidilosus]

Form- if you don’t mind weighing in, how would you rate silk as a base layer, compared to wool?

As a very thin next to skin layer, it works fine. Very comfortable and dries decently. Woolnet is substantially better warmth and breathability.

 

[Formidilosus]

@Formidilosus what are the added fastex buckles used for?

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It is for a small backpack to clip in that was made for it.

 

[TitsMcGee]

Where are you guys typically buying Aclima Woolnet top and bottoms in the U.S.?

Direct from Byrnje. They offer a fat military/vet discount if you qualify. I got a top and bottom of their Super Thermo line delivered for just under $112.

 

[TitsMcGee]

1. Emergency round

Kurt Cobain round?

 

[Nine Banger]

Kurt Cobain round?

Nevermind

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Kurt Cobain round?

Too soon.

 

[zzp100]

@Formidilosus,

-As someone who likes fire... not like that... your reliance on natural fibers resonates.

-I have the same jetboil from the same era, with a horrifying amount of use on it. The o-ring that seals the canister/stove mating surface just gave up the ghost during use which resulted in a fireball. Jetboil went through different o-ring sizes with the different generations, and finding a parts kit for the Gen 1 is not a thing that I could reliably source. I ended up buying these: 3642N13 from M-Carr. They work, but are thinner than OEM. Durability to be determined. I recommend having one in your spares bag. There is another o-ring internal to the stove valve, I haven't dealt with that one yet.

-That anorak puffer looks good, please pass data when able.

 

[Elbigotegrande]

Thanks for laying this all out. Super helpful as a newer backcountry hunter.

 

[Speaks]

Is that puffy likely to be out by next fall?