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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2020 23:48:32 GMT -5
What are good mid-layers for cold weather deer hunting? I recently bought an ECWCS heavyweight top and bottom from Cabelas, and am thinking if I can find Suitable mid-layer, cold weather bottoms to wear under my camo pants, I will be much better off.
Any recommendations? What do you wear when you layer for the cold?
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Post by duff on May 24, 2020 5:36:59 GMT -5
We all have our own tolerance to cold and depends on conditions and effort.
I do not typically deer hunt in real cold conditions. Waterfowl hunting is another story. I use a thin base layer followed by fleece wader pants, followed by wool pants or denim style pants.
Wet or windy I add insulated bibs that are water resistant.
Typical deer hunting conditions equal a thin base layer with thin camo pants over for me. If frosty morning will bring hand warmers and put in my pockets to keep my thighs warm. I will open 5 keep 2 in pants pockets almost always, 2 with my hands 50/50 chance as my hands do not get cold very often, and 1 inside a shirt pocket when I am really struggling to stay warm.
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Post by featherduster on May 24, 2020 8:00:19 GMT -5
I adjust the settings on my portable heater to suit me.
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Post by medic22 on May 24, 2020 9:20:28 GMT -5
250 or 400 weight wool quarter zip. If itscreal cold ill put a puffy jacket between that and my outer layer.
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Post by Russ Koon on May 24, 2020 11:01:30 GMT -5
I remember the days when "thermal underwear" meant those sorry knit cotton things that didn't do that much to insulate, were too bulky to double up on, and if you were desperate enough to try, you'd be trying to stalk around while pretty much as stiff as a human scarecrow.
All that went away when the poly fleece stuff came along. I was skeptical when I first saw them, but bought some anyway because I figured even if they weren't perfect, they might well be better than the ones I was used to.
Pretty soon after that first set of ECWCS stuff I ordered from Cabela's, I had bought a couple more sets for spares when one set was in the laundry, and soon after that I discovered that they could be worn two sets at the same time and I could still walk all day and move freely and comfortably using the poly thermals doubled up under my Walls insulated coveralls, even when ice fishing or rabbit hunting in mid-winter.
Since then, they have been my usual base layer and mid layer, when one is needed. I don't spend much time out in the woods any more in midwinter, but I'll still double up on the ECWCS under my insulated coveralls when shoveling the drive or doing some other dumb stunt that calls for that kind of protection from the cold. Pretty versatile combo, as you can quickly drop back to one thickness in a couple minutes if the day gets warmer and you've got a pack, or at least a belt to keep the one layer in place if you just stuff it behind your back under the coveralls. Especially versatile if you get the quarter-zip tops, because you can regulate the thermal protection by zipping the the neck more or less closed, which is surprisingly effective in making a difference in the comfort range, because it opens the top to more air circulation in addition to reducing the insulated surface area.
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2020 11:18:01 GMT -5
We all have our own tolerance to cold and depends on conditions and effort. I do not typically deer hunt in real cold conditions. Waterfowl hunting is another story. I use a thin base layer followed by fleece wader pants, followed by wool pants or denim style pants. Wet or windy I add insulated bibs that are water resistant. Typical deer hunting conditions equal a thin base layer with thin camo pants over for me. If frosty morning will bring hand warmers and put in my pockets to keep my thighs warm. I will open 5 keep 2 in pants pockets almost always, 2 with my hands 50/50 chance as my hands do not get cold very often, and 1 inside a shirt pocket when I am really struggling to stay warm. Yeah, my bottoms have been the biggest issue for me. I wear whatever long underwear I`m using, but then, just a pair of Cabela`s camo cargo pocket pants, then if really cold, the Browning bibs. I`ve been trying to figure out what to wear over the long underwear and under the camo pants because the pants are not insulated. Maybe just a simple pair of cotton sweat pants? |
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Post by beermaker on May 24, 2020 11:35:31 GMT -5
I wear Cabela's fleece pants and UA heat gear LS shirt for the walk in. I then add two layers of LS shirts, bibs, and fleece jacket for the stand. Of course, much less if it's warm. If very cold, I'll wear merino wool long johns. If I need more than that, not going to hunt. Add some wind, staying home.
By the way, I HATE UA cold gear. I find that it is too hot and restrictive in any condition. Just my opinion.
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Post by genesis273 on May 24, 2020 12:59:41 GMT -5
What are good mid-layers for cold weather deer hunting? I recently bought an ECWCS heavyweight top and bottom from Cabelas, and am thinking if I can find Suitable mid-layer, cold weather bottoms to wear under my camo pants, I will be much better off. Any recommendations? What do you wear when you layer for the cold? I bought some ECWCS last year for late season too. But for mid season, I like a layer of fleece with under armour over it to compress it. That actually takes me pretty far into late season. |
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Post by bill9068 on May 24, 2020 20:58:59 GMT -5
Back in the 70s I remember those cold muzzleloader seasons. Back then it was Kmart coveralls. Now it’s a box blind. Used to bring a can soda and it would be frozen solid on my stand.
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Post by kicker on May 24, 2020 22:37:35 GMT -5
Any mid weight layer will work but your outer layer should be the highest rated. I have cabelas MT -50 extreme hunting parka, bibs and pants. Anything with thinsulate and gortex to keep warm and block wind. My mid season outfit during bow season is a long time ago, Cabelas carried specific deer hunting cloths. I have a pull over type or anork and pants. The product was called Revolution Fleece. Both anork and pants have 400 gram thinsulate with gortex membrane. The revolution fleece is good to 25 degrees. The other stuff, I use when it is really fing cold. There is nothing worse than being cold on a stand
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