Whitetail Stand Jacket

[PSDBowhunter]

I'm in the same basic climate as you and do some treestand sitting about half the time. I can not stand cold or bulk and have spent quite a bit of effort trying to figure out what keeps me warm without feeling bulky and heavy.

I got the Pnuma heated layers and wear them next to skin along with some heated socks. I wear a very light mid layer over those if its at the bottom end of temp range. I wear the Stratus down to about 40 degrees. Any lower than that, I get into the Fanatic. If you minimize mid layers, it isnt too bulky. I add in a neck gaiter and good hat (game changer) and I'm good to go for sitting.

It looks like you're already pretty packed into that Stratus with all the layers. The Pnuma was pricey but completely worth it and negates the extra layers. The Fanatic won't be anymore bulky than what you are already wearing.

My brother got the Pnuma heated gear. Another option for sure. I like that idea for stand hunts that are no more than 3-4 hours.

 

[Maverick1]

I've been looking at the fishnet baselayers. I may have to get them as well.

What mid layers have a high CLO? I've seen this thrown around when diving down this rabbit hole. Is that something manufacturers advertise?

Here is a chart.

Some light reading.

 

[Jpsmith1]

I grabbed a Huntworth jacket last year. I can't recall exactly which model but it doesn't have a hood because I don't like them.

Standing on a snowy PA morning with 20 mile an hour winds in my face without a ton under it, a UA shirt and a light fleece vest, I was considering venting heat when the deer showed up and ended the hunt.

 

[PSDBowhunter]

I grabbed a Huntworth jacket last year. I can't recall exactly which model but it doesn't have a hood because I don't like them.

Standing on a snowy PA morning with 20 mile an hour winds in my face without a ton under it, a UA shirt and a light fleece vest, I was considering venting heat when the deer showed up and ended the hunt.

I'd be curious to know which jacket. Still good for archery? How does it compare to the bigger names like sitka?

 

[Jpsmith1]

I'd be curious to know which jacket. Still good for archery? How does it compare to the bigger names like sitka?

Pulled it out of the closet to look closely. It's a Matterhorn in Tarnen pattern.

I'd want an arm guard for archery to compress it but I do that with anything more than a light to intermediate hoody. Having a windproof membrane, it has a little rustle with movement but I think that's pretty unavoidable.

Can't compare to Sitka because I'm a po boy and can't afford that fancy stuff. Definitely better than the Nomad/Redhead stuff I replaced with it.

 

[adamm88]

Kuiu Proximity, I froze in my sitka stratus in like ht 40s with layers. I can wear my proximity with a basic fleece in the 40s easily and change out the fleece layer and get into the low 30s, add a puffy vest and im sitting good in the 20s.

 

[JPeters218]

Just get the fanatic and be done w it. I wear it with a core lightweight, and another thin layer and I’m perfectly comfortable into the teens in a tree stand. Take your walk in slow, or carry it in. But I tell everyone I get the chance that the fanatic jacket is the best money I’ve ever spent

 

[dongley]

I picked up the pnuma vintis at the beginning of this season. I'm in sw wi, strictly stand hunt whitetail, late October and early November were warm mid 40 to low 50. The jacket was way too much for that. But later it did get cold, low 20, and I was very comfortable with a heavy base layer and a cheap vest. Very quiet, lots of pockets, I'm happy with it.

I did the same, was looking for a jacket with more insulation than the Stratus but not as bulky as the Fanatic. The Vintis seemed to fill this role really well.

 

[Rome]

I’ve got a Kuiu proximity jacket as well as their super down haven. The haven is exponentially warmer for me. It doesn’t pack down well so I just strap it to my pack while walking in. I’ve been in the teens with that (with appropriate other layers) and been comfortable

 

[Maverick1]

I’ve got a Kuiu proximity jacket as well as their super down haven. The haven is exponentially warmer for me. It doesn’t pack down well so I just strap it to my pack while walking in. I’ve been in the teens with that (with appropriate other layers) and been comfortable

How many other layers were you wearing with the super down haven? Do you have other garments to compare it to, other than the proximity?

 

[Rome]

How many other layers were you wearing with the super down haven? Do you have other garments to compare it to, other than the proximity?

I don’t recall specifically, but usually a merino base layer, a mid layer and the haven jacket. Maybe had a fleece under it?

Again don’t remember specifics but it wasn’t anything off the wall