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Heated body suits?

4.9K views 17 replies 15 participants last post by  Bisch  
#1 ·
Looking for a good cold weather clothing?
are these truly any good?


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#2 ·
I have had my Heater Body Suit for 11 years. Same one.
I would NEVER go back to hunting Iowa without it!
They are also made in the USA
None of the others are to my knowledge.

The Predator camo is perfect for winter tree stand hunting, they did not offer that when I got mine. I have the LOST camo
My next one, if I ever do replace mine will be the Predator camo
 
#3 ·
I was gifted a heated vest last year and now wish I had gotten one sooner. You got me thinking now to look for a suit, if you meant heated and not heater. I need a new insulated one piece suit and will look at the heater suit now that it was mentioned. Suits work great also, especially with a heated vest on inside.
 
#6 ·
When i was a kid my dad bought me one. I can remember sitting in the blind with him when it was down around 15-20 with just my nose and eyes sticking out and being totally warm. It made for a good napping spot too! Lol.


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#7 ·
Im getting to the age im contemplating getting one.
 
#8 ·
I hunt Mn late season. Couldn't do it without one.
BUT I also have one of these.
Arctic Shield Elite Body Insulator
Cheaper and just about as good. I feel the HBS is a little warmer but the Arctic Shield has zippers for arms so you can stick your arms out.

So if the temps. are 20-30 I tend to wear the Arctic shield so I can pop my arms out.
 
#9 ·
Been using mine for years and works great. Let's me get out and stay out on the coldest days. There is some bulk to the roll and adds weight to the pack but I make up some of the weight with lighter jacket and boots and no bibs. The walk in with the lighter clothing keeps me from overheating and makes climbing to the stand easier too. I get the suit on and settled in and it warms up quickly. The zipper is simple and silent to fall open off the shoulders and allows full mobility.
 
#13 ·
I give up on cold weather gear. You can’t put on enough clothes where I hunt up here in Saskatchewan. These are the only way I can sit in the late season.
I find them pretty good in the wind. Mind you I’m in the bush not the wide open.
Worth every penny


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#14 ·
I have had a HBS since 2015. It’s been the best investment that I have made in my hunting gear.

I jokingly tell my friends that it doesn’t matter what bow, arrow/ Broadhead set up you have if you can’t stay on stand.

Another major benefit is that I can dress lighter for the walk/ climb into the stand.
I use the shoulder straps and just put it on over my pack.
 
#16 ·
If you’re gonna be bowhunting, it’s difficult to beat the IWOM. If you hunting lots of sub zero temps, get the XT, if you’re just hunting single digits at the coldest, get the EL. Get a field tested from them for around a hundred off retail. Best cold weather money we ever spent.
 
#18 ·
I also have a heated vest and love it!!! We don’t get cold down here in TX like up north, but that just makes the cold feel that much worse to us.

Bisch


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