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What are y’all’s favorite hunting clothes and layers for mild to cold weather?(20-50 degrees).

right now I’m using some older browning hydro fleece jacket and pants with mossy oak base layer pants and shirt, if it dips down below 30 I’ll add mossy oak Sherpa fleece lined 2.0 jacket and some cold weather fleece pants.

This has worked well for me but always like hearing what others use and possibly improving my setup.
 
#3 ·
Pnuma Outdoors on sale on Camofire.com
Or Midwayusa.com brand.

i think a few guys wear some new stuff called Sitka and another brand called "FirstLite" but dont quote me on that.
Yes I have heard a lot of people using Sitka and saying that it’s awesome. but goodness is it expensive! Their jacket designed for bow hunting is close to 500$! Even the basic fleece lined ones are like triple the price of mossy oak fleece lined stuff.
 
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What are y’all’s favorite hunting clothes and layers for mild cold to cold weather?(20-50 degrees).

right now I’m using some older browning hydro fleece jacket and pants with mossy oak base layer pants and shirt, if it dips down below 30 I’ll add mossy oak Sherpa fleece lined 2.0 jacket and some cold weather fleece pants.

This has worked well for me but always like hearing what others use and possibly improving my setup.
I have some of the old Cabelas Dry Plus and some hydro fleece and they are hard to beat. I also own Sitka and use it often. Just depends on my set up. I would look for some sale items or used First Lite or Sitka Stratus and keep what you already have
 
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I agree the old Cabelas Dry plus stuff was excellent. My pants lasted about 22 years and the jackets are still going strong. Over time, though, the outer fabric wears down the pile and mine became a little noisy, especially in colder weather.
 
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For me it's all about proper layering. I hunt the upper midwest and don't really consider it cold until we start getting to single digits, but I like a good merino layer for next to skin, a heavier fleece mid layer, a down vest(reduces bulk in the arms so I can still draw a bow) and a quiet, windproof outer layer. I've never tried first lite, but I can say Sitka does make a quality product(outer layer) for when the temps get frigid. Also, heated hoodie is worth its weight in gold.
 
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I'm not brand particular for clothing. I'm more interested in a mix and match selection. I prefer lighter color patterns in camo and quite often that means getting one of this brand and one of that brand. :unsure: My Navy Seal neighbor showed me this type of camo selection and I swear there are times when I feel invisible. :cool:

The game changer for me was a LeapSee heated vest with a battery pack the size of most smart phones. A thermal long-sleeve shirt, then this vest and whatever I may or may not put over it. This single item has allowed me more comfort by being able to stay in the stand longer. 💯(y)
 
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For the money and not trying to break the bank with every purchase UA is hard to beat as far as warmth to bulk ratio. I have Sitka and Kuiu for Western hunts but for those chilly mornings 15-30 here in the East Under Armour has worked really well in my neck of the woods. I have the 3.0 base layer and a couple 2.0 base layers. One with merino and one full synthetic. The 3.0 isn't for walking at all, strictly for stand hunting as you will break a sweat but it's very warm and with out the bulk. If your retired military or a first responder you can get Great Discounts thru ID.ME, like 40%.
 
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There is a huge difference in what I wear from 20-50. 20-30 it's Sitka Fanatic, 30-50 I'm going to be wearing Sitka Stratus although 50 is getting a bit warm for Stratus. Also depends if I'll be sitting all day or just a few hours. I always wear a backpack so bringing extra clothes along isn't a problem. I have too many base and mid layers to even mention.
 
#17 ·
50- t-shirt,fleece vest and leafy suit
40- " , fleece shirt & vest, leafy suit
30- " , fleece shirt & vest, sweatshirt, leafy suit
20- " , heated vest, long johns, fleece shirt & vest, jacket, leafy suit, heated socks
10- add pack boots & hand muff to the above.
0 and below- t-shirt, heated vest, long johns, fleece shirt, sweatshirt under a coat or insulated one piece or parka set. Iditarod boots, heated socks, hand muff with heat packs, face cover, a small camo mover's blanket(faded gray to look like a rock) to wrap around legs, sit on, or use as cover.
It's warmer hunting on the ground. Heated vest and socks really make a difference, toasty warm.
 
#20 ·
A dress under your hunt cloths? So if it’s really cold long dress, and warm mini skirt? Lmao it’s a joke relax. But that’s kinda how I interpreted your post. Lol
 
#25 ·
20-50 degrees? Until this season, never did i have such a versatile suit for bow as the Harvester from Nomad. Each piece was $180 originally. They just had a 50% off sale and i picked up another whole suit for $100 to my door. Mix and match base layers maybe add a nice quality vest to the mix and you will be ok down below freezing. 20 might be pushing it a bit. They have a suit called the cottonwood I would look at for a bit more warmth. Very nice suits for reasonable money.
 
#27 ·
If I didn't wear the hunting cloths my wife brings home from the consignment shop and Goodwill store,I'd be in the doghouse. I have to mix and match my camo but underneath all those $5.00 outer layers,I wear Marino wool. If it gets to cold for my old 77 year old bones, I go to the house and watch Baywatch from my recliner.
 
#31 ·
I find it funny how guys will spend 1000s on cloths. There have been times I’ve hunted in jeans and hoody and was still productive. Fleece lined coveralls in whatever camo has worked flawless for yrs. So the real question is…. Do you buy camo to match or look like your a hunter, yrs ago camo was basic military stuff. And the seniors know and were just as productive. There isn’t a need for a 400 dollar coat your paying for a name! I have the cash to buy anything but don’t because it isn’t needed. As long as 1 can stay warm and quiet your good! Some just follow trends or mag ads to be hip. Yes some are better than others. However there just isn’t a need for super expensive hunting cloths.
 
#32 ·
I grew up hunting in jeans and flannels and almost froze to death every year. It gets cold here and quality clothing makes a world of difference. I often pull all day sits with the clothing I have today where I wouldn't have made it past 8:30am with the wind blowing right through my jeans, flannels and old wool jacket. I think about all the deer I didn't see when I was younger because I had climbed down and walked around just to stay warm. Now I just smile at the most frigid temps. If I hunted a warmer area I would have no problem going back to jeans and a flannel.
 
#38 ·
What are y’all’s favorite hunting clothes and layers for mild to cold weather?
Mossy Oak. I have early season and insulated bibs. Then I layer underneath accordingly. Last week it was in the teens so I wore thermals, sweat pants, bibs, tee shirt, long sleeve thermal, hoodie, fleece vest, and a jacket by Banded. Bibs, hoodie, vest, and jacket in OG Bottomland... With a blaze orange hat & vest. And I was warm, except my toes after awhile.
Maybe someday I'll afford the good stuff like Sitka, I really like their EV2 pattern, but until then, Mossy Oak will do.
 
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