Hey guys,
I used to hunt when I was a kid, say 25 years ago-ish. I’ve recently been bitten by the bug and desperately want to whitetail hunt again.
Obviously the game has changed in lots of ways, and stayed the same in lots of others.
I live in Appalachia region of Virginia, I have access to some small private land plots and lots of public land ten minutes from home. I intend to archery hunt, ground and tree. Muzzleloader and Rifle.
Im trying to figure out my clothes. I am a dad of three under five and the sole income provider so funds are an issue. Definitely no $1000 suits for me.
I recently picked up a Skre Hardscrabble jacket. Some wrangler hiking pants well thought of on here. And some smart wool merino 200 weight bases.
I figure I can add a fleece and sweatpants to add additional warmth. To get me cobbled through this season. I just want to get into the woods.
However with all the sales going on and upcoming toward the end of the season I’d like to pick up some gear to handle lots of situations.
I’m pretty overwhelmed with the choices available and different trains of thought.
I run hot, so I might not need as much as the next guy to stay warm.
So, should I be looking for a suit to pull on once I get to the stand? That seems like it would be loud.
Should I be looking for a fleece outer/goretex/primaloft whitetail suit?
Something in between?
Also sizing is an issue. I’ve lost about 50 pounds so far, but still 5-10 and 250. Hoping to get to 225 by next season. Blue collar (stocky thick) build. Kuiu sizing is a problem. Their 2XL wouldn’t fit me. 3x is snug. So more “athletic cut” camo won’t work for me.
Help a new guy on a budget out, can someone please help me with some proven logical choices?
Thanks in advance guys.
I used to hunt when I was a kid, say 25 years ago-ish. I’ve recently been bitten by the bug and desperately want to whitetail hunt again.
Obviously the game has changed in lots of ways, and stayed the same in lots of others.
I live in Appalachia region of Virginia, I have access to some small private land plots and lots of public land ten minutes from home. I intend to archery hunt, ground and tree. Muzzleloader and Rifle.
Im trying to figure out my clothes. I am a dad of three under five and the sole income provider so funds are an issue. Definitely no $1000 suits for me.
I recently picked up a Skre Hardscrabble jacket. Some wrangler hiking pants well thought of on here. And some smart wool merino 200 weight bases.
I figure I can add a fleece and sweatpants to add additional warmth. To get me cobbled through this season. I just want to get into the woods.
However with all the sales going on and upcoming toward the end of the season I’d like to pick up some gear to handle lots of situations.
I’m pretty overwhelmed with the choices available and different trains of thought.
I run hot, so I might not need as much as the next guy to stay warm.
So, should I be looking for a suit to pull on once I get to the stand? That seems like it would be loud.
Should I be looking for a fleece outer/goretex/primaloft whitetail suit?
Something in between?
Also sizing is an issue. I’ve lost about 50 pounds so far, but still 5-10 and 250. Hoping to get to 225 by next season. Blue collar (stocky thick) build. Kuiu sizing is a problem. Their 2XL wouldn’t fit me. 3x is snug. So more “athletic cut” camo won’t work for me.
Help a new guy on a budget out, can someone please help me with some proven logical choices?
Thanks in advance guys.