Hunting clothing for the cold
- Thread starter TheCarpenter
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A lot of resounding answers from the hunters here all seem to favour wool. that's for sure.
Wool being as pricey as it is, I think i'll invest in wool socks and a good pair or two of gloves this year. maybe some headgear. If I can snag a good deal on a nice jacket I will.
I like the old reversible plaid jacket I have right now, brushing against trees and brush etc it's silent, but doesn't close up well at all around my neck or waist so the wind comes through a bit so not ideal for real cold weather.
Thanks for the advice folks. Good luck in the deer woods.
Wool being as pricey as it is, I think i'll invest in wool socks and a good pair or two of gloves this year. maybe some headgear. If I can snag a good deal on a nice jacket I will.
I like the old reversible plaid jacket I have right now, brushing against trees and brush etc it's silent, but doesn't close up well at all around my neck or waist so the wind comes through a bit so not ideal for real cold weather.
Thanks for the advice folks. Good luck in the deer woods.
Hurketthunter84
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- Northwestern Ontario
Depends on my style of hunting. If I’m sitting for long periods in the cold my heater body suit is the ticket. I dress light so I don’t sweat while hiking to my stand. Once there I dress in my heavy wool layers and then get into the bag. With a comfy seat and a thermos of hot soup I can sit all day. Still hunting or tracking its merino base layers against the skin then insulating layers over top. Same goes for my feet. Always a wool outer layer for silent movement.
Should mention those tear open heater packs that are full of harmless iron oxide. They can be quite useful but their main drawback is that they need oxygen to work and there isn't that much available inside winter gloves or boots. That prolongs their working life of course- it's a tradeoff.
Electrically heated gloves- I've never seen a pair that have heating wires in the fingers, just be aware. My best combo in the teeth of an Ottawa winter was insulated gloves inside a thin wind and waterproof goretex shell mitten, purchased separately. Works in extreme cold and in freezing rain storms. For hunting, a really thin pair of contact gloves inside those would have been ideal- but I don't hunt at those temperatures, if only because all the seasons are closed.
Electrically heated gloves- I've never seen a pair that have heating wires in the fingers, just be aware. My best combo in the teeth of an Ottawa winter was insulated gloves inside a thin wind and waterproof goretex shell mitten, purchased separately. Works in extreme cold and in freezing rain storms. For hunting, a really thin pair of contact gloves inside those would have been ideal- but I don't hunt at those temperatures, if only because all the seasons are closed.
As mentioned earlier, wind proof or resistant gear is a huge help. Investing in high quality clothing has been a game changer allowing me to wear less while staying warm. If you’re hunting in a windy environment, it might be worth looking clothing that will block that heat sapping wind.
Moisture management is also important, both from the inside and outside. Pants with hip vents that you can open up when active and close when you’re sitting are a huge help regulating your body temperature. If you’re hiking around getting all sweaty then end up sitting around a while you’re probably going to get cold faster. Wool base layers are the way to go, a good merino wool blend is my preferred choice.
Moisture management is also important, both from the inside and outside. Pants with hip vents that you can open up when active and close when you’re sitting are a huge help regulating your body temperature. If you’re hiking around getting all sweaty then end up sitting around a while you’re probably going to get cold faster. Wool base layers are the way to go, a good merino wool blend is my preferred choice.
