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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="BroncBlue55" data-source="post: 2893902" data-attributes="member: 127479"><p>Plenty of animals have been killed from hunters wearing blue jeans and a flannel! It's definitely not a requirement to get a full high-end clothing system for your hunt but it would likely make your hunt a little more enjoyable. If you're willing to drop the money then my two cents are below. </p><p></p><p>With Sitka, or any "expensive" hunting clothing brand, you're paying for a system that helps in managing temperature and moisture. For example, base layers wick moisture away from your body and allow for evaporative cooling. This will also keep you dry and warmer if the temperature's plummit. Subsequent layers should be able to further remove that moisture through the system for this to work properly. You can build comparable systems through other hiking brands such as REI, north face, columbia, etc.,. but you'll need to know what you're looking for. Without the experience of having hunted much in the backcountry and what works best for your body it may be best to take the plunge and look at a full system from Sitka or other brands if you have the money. These brands have R&D into developing these systems and if you call Sitka or another company their customer service teams are typically fantastic and knowledgable and will help in getting the right system for you.</p><p>Over the years and especially for rifle season, I've gone away from camo patterns and prefer their solid color items because I feel it's more versatile and allows me to not feel like an idiot wearing it around town. Wearing the solids throughout the year help me in justifying the purchase since the piece is used throughout the year and not just during hunting season.</p><p>Best of luck on your upcoming hunt regardless of the clothes on your back!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BroncBlue55, post: 2893902, member: 127479"] Plenty of animals have been killed from hunters wearing blue jeans and a flannel! It's definitely not a requirement to get a full high-end clothing system for your hunt but it would likely make your hunt a little more enjoyable. If you're willing to drop the money then my two cents are below. With Sitka, or any "expensive" hunting clothing brand, you're paying for a system that helps in managing temperature and moisture. For example, base layers wick moisture away from your body and allow for evaporative cooling. This will also keep you dry and warmer if the temperature's plummit. Subsequent layers should be able to further remove that moisture through the system for this to work properly. You can build comparable systems through other hiking brands such as REI, north face, columbia, etc.,. but you'll need to know what you're looking for. Without the experience of having hunted much in the backcountry and what works best for your body it may be best to take the plunge and look at a full system from Sitka or other brands if you have the money. These brands have R&D into developing these systems and if you call Sitka or another company their customer service teams are typically fantastic and knowledgable and will help in getting the right system for you. Over the years and especially for rifle season, I've gone away from camo patterns and prefer their solid color items because I feel it's more versatile and allows me to not feel like an idiot wearing it around town. Wearing the solids throughout the year help me in justifying the purchase since the piece is used throughout the year and not just during hunting season. Best of luck on your upcoming hunt regardless of the clothes on your back! [/QUOTE]
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