Upland pants?

[sndmn11]

I got them from a buddy up in Denver that uses them almost daily and he stated it was a necessary evil. Personally, I don’t have that kind of time to or effort to put into a pair of pants. I am getting ready to send them to a buddy in Ohio.

It was a hot year on our side, were they breathable for you? The right pair of pants in my eyes would work equally as well in the oak like you described as in the thistle looking for a bird.

 

[Speaks]

I grouse hunt pretty much every day from start of October until WI deer rifle season in late Nov. Every hunt the last two years I have worn the Pyke northcuts which are very similar to the Dakota they sell now. I wish the pockets were an inch deeper but thats my only gripe.

They dont have the vents you want though, Brent does not like vents, I cant say I want them on my pants but I really wish he would add some to their 3 layer jacket.

 

[justinspicher]

It was a hot year on our side, were they breathable for you? The right pair of pants in my eyes would work equally as well in the oak like you described as in the thistle looking for a bird.

The vents worked well, they were comfortable, I just have other pants that I prefer to wear.

 

[PeteinMT]

I'm also a fan of the Fjallraven for birds and big game. Burrs and Thorns don't stick to them. I don't bother waxing. If its going to be wet I have some Orvis Waterproof pants

 

[sndmn11]

I'm also a fan of the Fjallraven for birds and big game. Burrs and Thorns don't stick to them. I don't bother waxing. If its going to be wet I have some Orris Waterproof pants

Forloh 's page seems to highlight the wax and says it helps for water AND pokey resistance. Do you think yours have been less pokey resistant now than when new since you don't wax?

 

[PeteinMT]

Not that I have noticed but no doubt they would benefit from the wax. I may do a few of my older pants now to compare.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Wax makes a huge difference for poke resistance

 

[loganwayne]

I've got the pyke and first light pants
Hands down I go with the pyke time after time they are just thick enough to bust most briers in the southeast without being so hot you don't want to wear them

 

[24valve]

Forloh 's page seems to highlight the wax and says it helps for water AND pokey resistance. Do you think yours have been less pokey resistant now than when new since you don't wax?

I rewax mine after I wash, which isn't too often. Waxing makes a difference in pokey resistance, and a huge difference in waterproofness.

After waxing, it is noticeably less breathable but also noticeably more wind-resistant.

 

[sndmn11]

After waxing, it is noticeably less breathable but also noticeably more wind-resistant.

But then you just open the hip zips right?

 

[24valve]

But then you just open the hip zips right?

Exactly. And if you get really warm, you can open up the calf zips!

 

[Griffmax36]

I have been really impressed with the scheels endeavor 2.0 upland pant. I think they would fit your needs nicely. I hunt every weekend in the Wisconsin grouse woods and they are holding up well.

 

[AKG]

I have been really impressed with the scheels endeavor 2.0 upland pant. I think they would fit your needs nicely. I hunt every weekend in the Wisconsin grouse woods and they are holding up well.

Same for me with the endeavors, Wisconsin grouse, Kansas quail, Minnesota pheasant as long as you remember to be careful in reverse when in briars since the protection is mostly up front. I tried their slough pants recently but upper thigh area was too constricting for me so I returned them- they seemed like they would have been pretty bombproof if the fit was right for me though.

 

[sndmn11]

Well I’ll tell you what. You bring out brown mutt that pins them down and I will only shoot those pointed birds! If they point and the birds run and flush we won’t shoot them. Sounds fun!

180yd point, reposition to 200yd and hold for @KickinNDishin to scoot up and go 1 of 1 lifetime bird hunting.

 

[Braaap]

I’ve worn Fjallraven Keb pants for all of this season so far starting in early October (3 big game hunts, helping a buddy pack out his bull, and birds). So far I’ve been impressed. I waxed them once so far and it was very easy. They’re pretty good resisting thorns but not 100%. The side and calf zips are great if it’s warm out. So far they’re great pants.

 

[WoodDuck]

Another vote for the Scheels Endeavor. I have the original, not the 2.0.

Great pants in temps below 45F, lots of brush/thorn protection. Had them in -17F real temp in ND around Thanksgiving chasing roosters, plenty warm for that with base layers.

They have a thin brushed fleece liner, so get a little warm in temps close to 50, even with the side vents. I prefer something lighter for Wisconsin grouse hunting in the early season.