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Do I really need Sitka gear to hunt mule deer in Idaho in October
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<blockquote data-quote="dfanonymous" data-source="post: 2896935" data-attributes="member: 97050"><p>Most of what guys are recommending are correct except the blue jeans and flannel. Don't do that. Cotton is no good for backpacking, which is an element of backpack hunting. Just because someone did it, doesn't mean it was a good idea.</p><p></p><p>While the point of camo not being "necessary" is partly true, the point of the gear being recommended is that it keeps you in the field longer, and prevents bacteria, hypothermia and unnecessary weight for bigger bulkier layers. A warmth to weight ratio if you will. Or breathable base layers that will wick sweat. As far as patterns, I do believe that having SOME type of pattern helps break up your silhouette while archery hunting. If I'm crawling through 500y of sage in my socks, you best bet I'm going to try to give myself every advantage.</p><p></p><p>I wouldn't marry myself to the brand if at all possible. But I would at least look for a merino hoody for skin contact and sun protection, a grid fleece, and a puffy. Merino socks and underwear. I only carry two per 5 days and rotate them so they dry.</p><p>Dealers choice on rain gear.</p><p></p><p>I actually like trail runners for shoes. I've had good success with them, and I like the freedom and lightness they give me. Keep in mind I'm pretty fit and don't have weak or injured ankles.</p><p></p><p> I do have crispi Laponias, which are a little heavier than the trail runners, they're fine I guess. More expensive obviously. I have the Nevada's too, which I don't really use for anything. I have some lacrosses for canyoneering, and some hanwags for mountaineering. I used my Salomon quest for years during regular season as well. Salomon's are fine. People complain about the water proofing doesn't work, but my $400 crispi's leak too if I don't maintenance them.</p><p></p><p>Crispi's from my last hunt I just got back from a few hours ago, and the rest form other hunts and such.</p><p>[ATTACH]491276[/ATTACH][ATTACH]491277[/ATTACH][ATTACH]491278[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dfanonymous, post: 2896935, member: 97050"] Most of what guys are recommending are correct except the blue jeans and flannel. Don’t do that. Cotton is no good for backpacking, which is an element of backpack hunting. Just because someone did it, doesn’t mean it was a good idea. While the point of camo not being “necessary” is partly true, the point of the gear being recommended is that it keeps you in the field longer, and prevents bacteria, hypothermia and unnecessary weight for bigger bulkier layers. A warmth to weight ratio if you will. Or breathable base layers that will wick sweat. As far as patterns, I do believe that having SOME type of pattern helps break up your silhouette while archery hunting. If I’m crawling through 500y of sage in my socks, you best bet I’m going to try to give myself every advantage. I wouldn’t marry myself to the brand if at all possible. But I would at least look for a merino hoody for skin contact and sun protection, a grid fleece, and a puffy. Merino socks and underwear. I only carry two per 5 days and rotate them so they dry. Dealers choice on rain gear. I actually like trail runners for shoes. I’ve had good success with them, and I like the freedom and lightness they give me. Keep in mind I’m pretty fit and don’t have weak or injured ankles. I do have crispi Laponias, which are a little heavier than the trail runners, they’re fine I guess. More expensive obviously. I have the Nevada's too, which I don’t really use for anything. I have some lacrosses for canyoneering, and some hanwags for mountaineering. I used my Salomon quest for years during regular season as well. Salomon’s are fine. People complain about the water proofing doesn’t work, but my $400 crispi’s leak too if I don’t maintenance them. Crispi’s from my last hunt I just got back from a few hours ago, and the rest form other hunts and such. [ATTACH alt="IMG_2603.jpeg"]491276[/ATTACH][ATTACH alt="IMG_2242.jpeg"]491277[/ATTACH][ATTACH alt="IMG_1986.jpeg"]491278[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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