Hello all,
I am one of those guys that sweats insanely no matter what. I try the stay away from cotton camo for that reason. I seem to be be having trouble finding camo in spring turkey hunting patterns in anything other than cotton at my local stores. I have most of the big name brand stores in my area like Cabela's, etc. if I do find something it's usually just a very light t-shirt type garment. It gets pretty cold on a spring morning around here!
Are there any particular jackets and pants anyone can suggest that are wicking and dry more easily than cotton? All of my deer hunting gear is fairly heavy for spring use. My early deer season stuff is cotton at the moment. I have learned to hate cotton for hunting. Especially for a guy that sweats like me.
Any help and advice is appreciated
So are you looking for a single garment or looking to layer? With a proper base layer to wick the moisture away and a more breathable mid or outer later dependent on weather would help. Cabela's branded base layers come in a number of "weights" to cover the need and would look at Cabela's SUPERTEC II.
MK M GOBL
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/magellan-outdoors-mens-laguna-madre-camo-long-sleeve-fishing-shirt?repChildCatid=1260467
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/ol-tom-mens-duralite-vestless-mesh-back-shirt?repChildCatid=1375329
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/game-winner-mens-eagle-pass-deluxe-camo-pant?repChildCatid=1617782
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/ol-tom-mens-duralite-technical-turkey-pant?repChildCatid=1375324
Found the above at Academy. They all have them and vary in price mostly by name brand. UA and Ol Tom will be the more expensive, store brands will be considerably less.
I have been wearing Treklite for years. You can't wear it out and the colors don't fade. I don't think they make it anymore; too good of a product.
Quote from: silvestris on January 27, 2016, 07:30:20 PM
I have been wearing Treklite for years. You can't wear it out and the colors don't fade. I don't think they make it anymore; too good of a product.
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Are there the type?
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/2726137309/russell-outdoors-mens-treklite-pants-polyester
Yup that is Treklite, they make it in pants and shirt and is what I use in hot weather. This stuff is super light and is almost a perforated material, hold it up to light and you can see that through it. Is great for hot weather when you need the breathability, but not going to do much of anything to keep you warm.
MK M GOBL
Got my order from Mossy oak store today. I bought couple of the tech light long sleeve ts in bottomland . There made from the same material as under armour heat gear they wick sweat pretty good and the material doesn't strech out like cotton after being worn a few times.
When it gets hot I wear my ol Tom tactical and under armour t shirt.
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I like under armour for when it's hot and humid. I sweat like you do and I need something to breath and keep me cool. Under Armour does does the job for me here in VA. Keep an eye out on ebay, you can find great deals on there, especially preowned items.
If it's real warm or humid, like afternoons here in Georgia, I sometimes wear shorts and a loose T shirt under a pull on leafy suit.
Most times, I wear a lightweight button up with Ol Tom bibs.
I love hunting out of overalls, they stay pulled up and I can loosen them and unbutton the sides to get some air flow.
The only bad part of overalls is finding them. I hate that Ol Tom discontinued them a couple of years back, if I had it to do over, I would of bought a lifetime supply. Not even sure if anyone makes regular hunting overalls anymore
Quote from: Sixes on January 29, 2016, 09:52:43 PM
If it's real warm or humid, like afternoons here in Georgia, I sometimes wear shorts and a loose T shirt under a pull on leafy suit.
Most times, I wear a lightweight button up with Ol Tom bibs.
I love hunting out of overalls, they stay pulled up and I can loosen them and unbutton the sides to get some air flow.
The only bad part of overalls is finding them. I hate that Ol Tom discontinued them a couple of years back, if I had it to do over, I would of bought a lifetime supply. Not even sure if anyone makes regular hunting overalls anymore
I also have some of the Ol Tom overalls I love, wish I could buy more. Walls makes a good ultra lite bib overall also that is available.
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Quote from: buzzardroost on January 29, 2016, 10:25:47 PM
Quote from: Sixes on January 29, 2016, 09:52:43 PM
If it's real warm or humid, like afternoons here in Georgia, I sometimes wear shorts and a loose T shirt under a pull on leafy suit.
Most times, I wear a lightweight button up with Ol Tom bibs.
I love hunting out of overalls, they stay pulled up and I can loosen them and unbutton the sides to get some air flow.
The only bad part of overalls is finding them. I hate that Ol Tom discontinued them a couple of years back, if I had it to do over, I would of bought a lifetime supply. Not even sure if anyone makes regular hunting overalls anymore
I also have some of the Ol Tom overalls I love, wish I could buy more. Walls makes a good ultra lite bib overall also that is available.
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http://www.walls.com/bibs/10x-ultra-lite-bib/X94135.html?dwvar_X94135_color=AX9#sz=12&start=15
Are these the bibs? Are they too light to wear on cooler mornings without layers?
Quote from: Gutsdozer on January 31, 2016, 08:49:18 AM
Quote from: buzzardroost on January 29, 2016, 10:25:47 PM
Quote from: Sixes on January 29, 2016, 09:52:43 PM
If it's real warm or humid, like afternoons here in Georgia, I sometimes wear shorts and a loose T shirt under a pull on leafy suit.
Most times, I wear a lightweight button up with Ol Tom bibs.
I love hunting out of overalls, they stay pulled up and I can loosen them and unbutton the sides to get some air flow.
The only bad part of overalls is finding them. I hate that Ol Tom discontinued them a couple of years back, if I had it to do over, I would of bought a lifetime supply. Not even sure if anyone makes regular hunting overalls anymore
I also have some of the Ol Tom overalls I love, wish I could buy more. Walls makes a good ultra lite bib overall also that is available.
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http://www.walls.com/bibs/10x-ultra-lite-bib/X94135.html?dwvar_X94135_color=AX9#sz=12&start=15
Are these the bibs? Are they too light to wear on cooler mornings without layers?
that's them. I think you would get chilled on cooler mornings. They are great for warmer weather.
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http://www.walls.com/bibs/10x-ultra-lite-bib/X94135.html?dwvar_X94135_color=AX9#sz=12&start=15
Are these the bibs? Are they too light to wear on cooler mornings without layers?
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Thanks for the link, I just ordered some to try. They are on sale for 30% off and free shipping over $75.
If you have a local Academy sporting goods, look for the Game winner shirts and pants made of the dura cool material. The stuff is amazing. I'm the same as you in sweat even if it's 30 degrees outside. Bought some last year and by far the best turkey hunting clothes I've own. And it's insane how fast the material dries. Hope this helps. Good hunting! :funnyturkey: :z-guntootsmiley: :funnyturkey:
I got another walls 10x item in today ( the 1/4 zip shirt) and I really like the material... Rip stop polyester like. I think it may be what I put on a lot this spring
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If you don't mind spending a bit of $ take a look at Sitka. I use their baselayer long sleeve shirts often as my outer garmet if it gets warm and as an inner layer if it's cold. If cooler or cold I often add a layer of Cabelas microtex, thinsulate vest, etc. Cabelas microtex are the best shirt I've found for quick drying and wear like iron. They are also reasonably cheap. Microtex comes in 2 thicknesses. One is fairly thick and the other thin. They also make microtex pants but I don't like them as much as Sitkas. The pants you will likely love if you sweat are Sitka 90's. They breath well, dry super fast, and are fairly stretchy. They almost feel like you are wearing pjs...and are super comfortable. I wear them all the time in Alaska, Colorado, Nebraska, Wyo, etc. If it's cold I have the choice of Sitka base layer bottoms or Patagonia capalene. The capalenes come in several thickness depending upon how cold and how much hiking I intend on doing.
Quote from: jims on February 04, 2016, 03:44:25 AM
If you don't mind spending a bit of $ take a look at Sitka. I use their baselayer long sleeve shirts often as my outer garmet if it gets warm and as an inner layer if it's cold. If cooler or cold I often add a layer of Cabelas microtex, thinsulate vest, etc. Cabelas microtex are the best shirt I've found for quick drying and wear like iron. They are also reasonably cheap. Microtex comes in 2 thicknesses. One is fairly thick and the other thin. They also make microtex pants but I don't like them as much as Sitkas. The pants you will likely love if you sweat are Sitka 90's. They breath well, dry super fast, and are fairly stretchy. They almost feel like you are wearing pjs...and are super comfortable. I wear them all the time in Alaska, Colorado, Nebraska, Wyo, etc. If it's cold I have the choice of Sitka base layer bottoms or Patagonia capalene. The capalenes come in several thickness depending upon how cold and how much hiking I intend on doing.
I have seen the microtex gear from Cabela's. The Only complaint I have is that they do not seem to come in greener patterns. You see I have a special kind of O.C.D. and have been obsessing about getting my Springish colored patterns. I know it's crazy but it is just my personal issue. My wife thinks I an batsh*t crazy about my hunting patterns sometimes. If they had the microtex in Obsession or even Extra with Green I would be all over it. I like the thickness of it. It seems tough and just heavy enough.
The Sitka gear is pretty awesome stuff but out of my price range. I also like the First Lite stuff but again out of my price range. I generally don't even look to closely at those brands just so I don't know what I am missing!
Check out firstlite.com. The clothing is mainly merino wool. It is super comfortable and breathes well which helps regulate body temp. The only con is that it is a little pricey, but they have sales all the time.
all my Ol' Tom Stuff is super lightweight and vbented. Works great here in Bama.
There's another way to go with this. I use a handwarmer.
I start off the day with bibs, a long sleeve T-Shirt and layer on as needed-- sometimes it's a wool sweater and field jacket, sometimes just the jacket. If it's going to be really cold, I add a Zippo Handwarmer (just like the old Jon-ee handwarmer). I put it in the front pocket of my bibs. Once it is in under the sweater and coat, it keeps me warm by warming all that blood in my heart and lungs, which then circulates to the rest of my body. I learned this trick when my son was a competetive bagpiper. The pipers needed to keep there hands warm, but they could not use gloves.
After it warms up in the morning, I take the Zippo handwarmer out and put it in a ziploc bag. That makes the fire go out pretty fast. I then remove the sweater and field jacket as needed and stow them in my decoy bag. I figure the Zippo handwarmer keeps me about as warm as a full set of insulated bibs and parka without all the weight and bulk.
Shorts & Tee shirt w/ Leafy suite. I also like my Mucks. When I get to the truck, boots & leafy suite off and Moszkito slippers on. Don't forget to crank the truck first and let the A/C roll! First thing.
Quote from: Sixes on January 29, 2016, 09:52:43 PM
If it's real warm or humid, like afternoons here in Georgia, I sometimes wear shorts and a loose T shirt under a pull on leafy suit.
Most times, I wear a lightweight button up with Ol Tom bibs.
I love hunting out of overalls, they stay pulled up and I can loosen them and unbutton the sides to get some air flow.
The only bad part of overalls is finding them. I hate that Ol Tom discontinued them a couple of years back, if I had it to do over, I would of bought a lifetime supply. Not even sure if anyone makes regular hunting overalls anymore
I could kick myself as well...I keep my eyes open but nothing yet...????
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Cabelas Supertec II