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What are you guys wearing for (particularly early season) upland game hunting? I was out a couple weekends ago in my requisite brown jeans, and given that it had rained earlier that day, got totally soaked. Jeans aren't the most comfortable when wet... I'd prefer something that is fairly quiet, and ideally doesn't cost $200 from Filson (although they do have some very nice stuff...).
 
Lexthedestroyer said:
What are you guys wearing for (particularly early season) upland game hunting? I was out a couple weekends ago in my requisite brown jeans, and given that it had rained earlier that day, got totally soaked. Jeans aren't the most comfortable when wet... I'd prefer something that is fairly quiet, and ideally doesn't cost $200 from Filson (although they do have some very nice stuff...).
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Have you checked LL Bean. They can have some good stuff at reasonable (not cheap) prices and their shipping is free.

BTW, there is a thread right now on the 16 gauge forum about this exact subject. You may want to give it a read. IIRC you don't need to join to be able to read threads.
 
I picked up some nice lined cargo style pants at Costco last year for ~ 25$ per pair. The outer material appears to have some nylon in it, so they stand up pretty well to abrasion.
 
When it's wet (hunt in spruce swamps and pine plantations mostly) I wear a pair of freebie industrial wet pants used at most mills, coal terminals etc. They are tough, noise is not an issue as I am usually breathing too hard trying to keep up with Harley to hear them rustle in the bush anyway. Harley also wears a bell. Top quality zippers, excellent velcro for both ankles and waist adjustments. Excellent price point. If you want decent breathable stuff it is not cheap. You are probably working in some brush that will test whatever clothing you do wear. Wet and miserable does not make for a productive hunting day as you stated. The economy route would be to waterproof the bottoms of your present jeans. Hopefully the birds are there.
 
Lebaron sells some made by Wrangler. I paid $25 for them 5 years ago and they haven't even lost a button. They are as good as the Browning ones for 1/4 the price
 
I hike in a lot of soup, always getting wet.
I didn't buy them specifically for purpose, but I wear a pair of Kuhl pants.
I get wet but they don't hold water. When they're wet you don't know it, and they dry in minutes.

I bought them because they looked cool. I'd buy them again for function.
The model or style is Revolver.

The wear factor is fantastic. Two years in and they're like new.
I also have a jacket that's been holding up as well.

No they don't match. :)
 
I have tried a lot of upland pants and I really like the LL bean pants. I have a lined gortex pair as well as an unlined pair. AND as with every LL bean product it is guaranteed for life.

I have brought back boots and shirts to LL Bean that had seen several years in the field and they have always replaced them no questions asked as per their policy. So mu hunting boots and upland pants will last me a lifetime literally .
 
I like my Dickies brush jeans better than my Cabela's heavy weight brush pants; the cordura is too stiff on the Cabela's.
 
After years of Carharts, I gave Dickies a try and they have been great. The material is softer and better against the legs, but very durable. The only down side is limited sizes.
 
My upland pants and vest came from LL Bean almost 30 years ago and I still wear them. While a lot of people think its expensive, a good pair of pants that is double lined and water resistant keeps the moisture and thistle away from your body. Lots of outlets carry this gear, its well worth the money.
 
If I don't need protection against briars and when everything is soaking wet just wear my HH impertek (sp?) rain pants over regular pants.
I also like my filson single tin chaps but I would call that water repellent only.
 
Have used under armour pants and wasn't particularly impressed. Small or very fine thorny bits would go through the reinforced section on the front. I have some Columbia pants that work well and I'd recommend - I believe they do a light weight/hot weather pant too. By far the best, and the only thing I'll use now are filson single tin chaps, wish I'd bought them years earlier. They're hot in hot weather but no comparison for brush protection.
 
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