Pants recommendations for 3rd rifle CO

[cmc9341616]

I am looking for pants recommendations. Specifically, how do you layer? I usually have a merino or synthetic base with nylon pants (not name brand). Also, I take along a pair of insulated pants to wear for long sits. Do the higher priced technical pants from Sitka, Kuiu or FL make that much of a difference?

 

[justinspicher]

I have worn the First Light guide pants the last couple of years with no issues. I don’t wear anything under them because I will sweat too much moving and then freeze when I stop.

I haven’t used a pair of puffy pants, instead I carry a Woobie with me and use it to wrap up.

 

[303TrophyHusband]

I wear the Sitka Timberlines for later season hunts and layer with either merino boxers or light merino long underwear. I like the Timberlines because of the ability to put in the knee pads but also because the seat and knees are water resistant. Pretty solid pants for later seasons. I also like the FL Obsidians but they are less versatile IMO. I'm sure your non name brand pants will hold up just fine as well.

 

[cuerro viejo]

Zion stretch w/ zip off kuiu bottoms

 

[ericF]

Another vote for the Kuiu zip on/off bottoms. So many people either sweat it out, or don't put on a base layer because of the hassle of taking boots on/off, but the Kuiu offerings are so easy to get on and off in 30 seconds. I usually use the Kenai pants, but they aren't currently making that in their lineup. Their Merino ones also work well though.

 

[5MilesBack]

For 3rd rifle I always wore heavy wool pants over my lightweight base layers.

 

[cmc9341616]

Thanks for the input!

 

[Where's Bruce?]

I wear the Sitka Timberlines for later season hunts and layer with either merino boxers or light merino long underwear. I like the Timberlines because of the ability to put in the knee pads but also because the seat and knees are water resistant. Pretty solid pants for later seasons. I also like the FL Obsidians but they are less versatile IMO. I'm sure your non name brand pants will hold up just fine as well.

Ditto...and add Kelvin pants and/or jacket for long sits in the cold wind.

 

[topher89]

I wear the First Lite Guide Pants year round. During the 3rd (which I have hunted for the last 6 years) I have gone with no baselayer, a light layer or a heavier layer to match the weather. I have always been comfortable in those pants

 

[Jimss]

Depending upon the weather and location of your hunt it could be anywhere from 10 to 80 degrees in Colorado. It can be a blizzard one day and 60 degrees the next! I bring a selection of layers. If you just have 1 pair of heavy pants you may sweat to death and regret it! I have several pants to choose from (mostly Cabelas brand, Kuiu, and Sitka). I'm slowly but surely switching over to Kuiu because the pants fit my long legs better than Sitka. I also have a couple different thickness of base layers to choose from. Another layer is Sitka raingear......Kuiu would also be good. If it snows I make sure I have a set of snow camo. I usually set out a variety of camo patterns and pick the one that blends in the best the time of year I am hunting.

 

[brsnow]

I use first lite corrugated guide pants archery through 4th season and just change base layers in correlation to the weather.