Sitka users...

[JWP58]

Do you think I could get by with a layering system of a Core LS, Traverse LS and maybe a down vest for the mornings for September trips? These will take place in the Wyo rockies..

Also Im leaning towards a WildThings Wind shirt for cutting wind and for short rain storms.

I already have lower body stuffs.

 

[bbrown]

Throw your rain jacket in to cut the wind as well and I think you will be good. I personally use a FL Llano top, traverse 1/4 zip and a kelvin lite vest most of archery here in CO and it's a good setup. Can get a bit chilly in the an or after a good climb but warms up quick after the suns up. I also have the wind pro hoodie and really like it so far but have not made it up to the hills enough with it yet.

 

[Steve O]

Yep, that would do, but I'd pick the merino base layer shirt over the core.

 

[Jared Lampton]

The traverse is awesome as a mid layer imo.
X2 on what bbrown said about the rain jacket.

The core LS will dry faster than the Llano. Personally, I prefer the synthetics for base layers in early season for that reason.

 

[Phillip Hathaway]

Here is what I used when i was in the colorado rockies at 8500 feet. I used a base layer compression, traverse hoody, jetstream jacket. I did have my kelvin jacket in my pack if I needed it. I was comfortable but there was one day it was horrid with the wind. I did also have the stormfront lite in case of rain.

 

[JWP58]

Good to hear. Im pulling the trigger on a Core LS, Traverse LS zip, and a kelvin lite vest (in lead so I can wear it around town too).


Now I just need my rain gear. I might just pick up something from sierra trading post since its so cheap. I have a rule, NEVER pay full retail lol...and I haven't yet!

 

[Phillip Hathaway]

Hey man also watch camofire.com for their daily deals they have rain gear etc., on there. I buy all my sitka on there.

 

[Phillip Hathaway]

If you want something bad just give them a call they may have it in stock and you still get a discount normally like 25-40 off.

 

[JWP58]

I can get the Sitka rain gear at 40% off...just gotta save up for it if I want it lol

Is the first lite boundary stormtight good? Like 160.00 good?

 

[Phillip Hathaway]

Just sent you a PM.

 

[JWP58]

Just sent you a PM.

I appreciate the help!

 

[ktowncamo]

FWIW the Traverse Hoody rather than the 1/4 zip is worth considering for the cooler temps of late Sept into Oct. I absolutely fell in love with it last year. Bought one for Waterfowl as well. The one drawback for it is the white internal material color so what I did was when not fully zipped up rather than allow the top to be open I would fold it under itself around the front so it didn't expose the white inner. (hope that made sense)

 

[Rucker61]

Do you think I could get by with a layering system of a Core LS, Traverse LS and maybe a down vest for the mornings for September trips? These will take place in the Wyo rockies..

Also Im leaning towards a WildThings Wind shirt for cutting wind and for short rain storms.

I already have lower body stuffs.

I've used base layer/traverse shirt for early October Colorado Rockies hunting. With your added insulation layer and wind/rain layer you should be fine. I haven't been able to cough up for the Sitka raingear yet, even with the same discount. I bought the Cabela's Space Rain on sale, and for the two times it's been out of the pack it's worked just fine.

 

[Jared Lampton]

FWIW the Traverse Hoody rather than the 1/4 zip is worth considering for the cooler temps of late Sept into Oct. I absolutely fell in love with it last year. Bought one for Waterfowl as well. The one drawback for it is the white internal material color so what I did was when not fully zipped up rather than allow the top to be open I would fold it under itself around the front so it didn't expose the white inner. (hope that made sense)

Fully agree with this! Good point.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

That's what I wear...blackorvis.com is owned by camofire and offers good pricing.

 

[JWP58]

I didn't go with a hoody since I prefer just wearing a beanie (larue tactical, love the fit on it). Everything came in, fits good, cant wait to use it in the field.

Still thinking about the First Lite Stormtight for a rain jacket. Its cheaper than the dewpoint (160 vs 180)

 

[wapitibob]

It'll work well. I use core/traverse/and 90% into October. Just added a Kratos puffy to the mix.