Quiet jackets and pants for trad

[Topo_trekker]

So tried a bunch of pants. Sent a bunch back.

Settled on Kuhl Silencer Guide Pros. These are the most quiet poly stretch pants I’ve ever tried. They also have side vent zips, very functional zip pockets, snap cuff adjustment and are made of a ripstop fabric.


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[Sticknstring]

ive killed a pile in the first lite obsidian pants, sure they rent as durable but ive hunted 200 days in em+ and mine are still in good shape...only holes are from me and thorns and being a idiot. blood washes out pretty well too...Im going to run the sitka apex pants at some point down the line... but where I hunt in California its hot half the year but buggy enough u want pants, burrs and foxtails make fleece impossible to use...so I don't have high hopes for the apex. Anyways, here's a hog I just shot in my obsidian pants...I spot a stalk. you can see my knee leaning against her, those are obsidian pants. I don't know anything about kuiu

 

[roosiebull]

ive killed a pile in the first lite obsidian pants, sure they rent as durable but ive hunted 200 days in em+ and mine are still in good shape...only holes are from me and thorns and being a idiot. blood washes out pretty well too...Im going to run the sitka apex pants at some point down the line... but where I hunt in California its hot half the year but buggy enough u want pants, burrs and foxtails make fleece impossible to use...so I don't have high hopes for the apex. Anyways, here's a hog I just shot in my obsidian pants...I spot a stalk. you can see my knee leaning against her, those are obsidian pants. I don't know anything about kuiu

the obsidians have held up well for me... maybe we're just lucky? the kanabs didn't hold up at all for me, went through 2 pair in short order then gave them away.

I didn't love the obsidians at first, they seem pretty big, but I think that is by design to avoid seam stress. as far as brush and stuff, we have lots of that, and my obsidians are kinda fuzzy from wear on the lower legs, but intact. i'll buy another pair when mine die

 

[sneaky]

ive killed a pile in the first lite obsidian pants, sure they rent as durable but ive hunted 200 days in em+ and mine are still in good shape...only holes are from me and thorns and being a idiot. blood washes out pretty well too...Im going to run the sitka apex pants at some point down the line... but where I hunt in California its hot half the year but buggy enough u want pants, burrs and foxtails make fleece impossible to use...so I don't have high hopes for the apex. Anyways, here's a hog I just shot in my obsidian pants...I spot a stalk. you can see my knee leaning against her, those are obsidian pants. I don't know anything about kuiu

Apex pants aren't fleece, burrs and whatnot don't stick to mine. They have a pretty smooth finish actually, but they are very quiet. I don't think you'll have an issue with them. Now, if you turn them inside out that might be different with the way the backing material is.

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[Where's Bruce?]

I'm more concerned with fabric performance than it being dead quiet. Quick drying, a little stretch, breathable and easy maintenance...just throw in the washer.

Wool is a great fabric...but not easy care.

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That right there is why I prefer Sitka Gear. Lotsa choices for any hunt.

 

[roosiebull]

I'm more concerned with fabric performance than it being dead quiet. Quick drying, a little stretch, breathable and easy maintenance...just throw in the washer.

Wool is a great fabric...but not easy care.

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I treat my first lite wool like any other clothes I have... they have been washed and dried lots of times and are still kickin'

the only high maintenance clothes I have is my rain gear, I still wash and dry it, but pull it from the dryer before it's completely dry and hang dry the rest of the way. a hot dryer will kill any high end rain gear, and that's an expensive mistake I have made the hard way.

i'm with ya though, besides rain gear, if it needs special care, I don't want it. I do value quiet material, my pant legs will be brushing against stuff on a stalk, there aren't many square feet of habitat around here that are clear of some type of brush.

that being said, I have snuck up and shot sub 20yds on a lot of critters in all types of pants. my corrugate guide pants are probably my loudest, but they have DNA of several animals on them.... it's usually not a deal breaker..... don't know my pants have ever blown a stalk.

I do remember one stalk last year on some elk, it had poured all morning and I had a full set of chugach on, and I found some elk feeding in a cut.... it was open but I had the wind and decided to try.

once I got to about 60yds those pants were irritating me, so damn loud now that it was nice calm weather.... I was laying on my back in the open slowly wiggling out of all of my rain gear, and just left it there on the hill side...… in the end, I got a shot at 14yds, but that day the trad life was the sad life.... he trotted a few steps, stopped about 20yds, and the thought of reloading another arrow didn't cross my mind, but throwing my bow at him did, haha.

rain gear in the rain isn't bad, but when it's still and silent it's really bad

 

[ledflight]

Recently picked up a couple pairs of Ferrosi pants on sale. Very comfortable, but I hear the noise. I am wondering if wearing them a bunch and a few washes will quiet them some. Though to be realistic, it's probably not an issue...

 

[North Idaho Stickbow]

I picked up a Badlands Venture jacket last year and have to say that I’m really happy with it. The arms have snaps to tighten them up to clear a bow string and it’s warm.

It isn’t totally silent, but for being completely water/wind proof, it’s pretty quiet. I’d recommend it to anyone that needs a jacket to keep them totally dry and warm.

 

[Jdoc]

If you dont mind solids i love the quietness of my prana zion pant with a stika top.

 

[LostArra]

The old original Cabelas Microtex and Microtex Lite pants and shirts were very quiet. I've still got one pair of each and one shirt although the Lite's are thin, almost see-through. I cannot comment on the newer Microtex materials as I have not tried it.

 

[ledflight]

If you dont mind solids i love the quietness of my prana zion pant with a stika top.

How would you compare these to Ferrosi, if you can?

 

[Jdoc]

How would you compare these to Ferrosi, if you can?

Sorry can't, i have never had any Ferrosi. I can say that i have 6 pair of prana that i wear every day and have 2 set aside just to hunt and camp in. They are an early season pant for sure since they are light but they are affordable and do what i need them to do.

 

[Bearwhisky]

How would you compare these to Ferrosi, if you can?

The ferrosi are much lighter weight than zions. One of the lighter pants I have ever owned, definitely ideal for early season. I wouldnt stretch them into too cold of temps. Zions are a bit heavier than the ferrosi and they are quieter. They arent super heavyweight pants but can definitely stretch you further into the season than ferrosi.


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[ledflight]

Thanks @Bearwhisky that's helpful!

 

[rnfarley]

I love the ferosi for very early season ( and yard work all summer). They're so thin they make no real noise IMO.

For cooler weather, I've been super impressed with the Kuiu Kenai stuff - It's a synthetic puffy that's dead quiet and packs very small. It doesn't block much wind, but if you layer under it still seems to work well and is breathable enough for early season mornings through mid season outer, and I love the pit zips. I liked it so much I bought the vest and pants this year and plan to use it as my primary outerwear with a shell when necessary. Plus, I'm not sure sure their ASH color as good or better than any camo pattern I own. I like camo mostly to hide from other hunters/people more so than animals, and the ash is a nice way to do that and still get a more versatile solid to wear year-round.

 

[butcherboy]

For everyday wear, hiking, backpacking, and hunting I wear the Wrangler ATG pants. They aren’t waterproof or water resistant. They do have some UPF protection. Super light and really quiet. The best part is that they only cost about 50.00 dollars. I wear other stuff when it’s really cold outside and the weather is nasty. If it’s raining during the early season then I wear rain gear and remove when it’s done raining and wear gaiters.

 

[firemtn]

Sitka apex have been really quiet for me, previously I had first lite obsidians but those got destroyed crawling around in sage brush country.

 

[MattB]

Quiet is as much about you as the pants.

Sounds like the Zions have been re-engineered for the worst recently.

 

[ledflight]

I am enjoying my ferrosi pants around town in warm weather. Very light and comfortable, good at that temp where it’s almost hot enough for shorts. However the sizing is a little funny.
Wouldn’t have bought them if I didn’t see them on a serious sale.
I do not know if they’ll add much to my hunts this fall since I generally don’t need anything that light or packable but they will go my summer hikes. Just another option.

 

[Gutshot007]

I can barely stand this blasphemy! Heretics you all. Wool plaid . G fred asbell style . Had Bemidji woolen Mills make me and old set of bibs and coat years ago. They had a nice Navajo color of gray, brown and black that really seemed to match the woods. Getting a little to fat and sassy to squeeze into them. Used to use old wool surplus pants. I don't ever wash my wool. Blood magically goes away with time. One must always try to look "dapper" in the woods and shoot for the best dressed hunter while afield. A few hail freds and all will be forgiven. Kids now a days .What is this world coming too ?