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Old 05-18-2008, 07:48 AM   #1
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I've narrowed it down to 3 choices for a cool-to-cold weather suit in Realtree AP to use bowhunting. They all happen to come from Cabelas.

(1) Microtex insulated pants/jacket. 100 gram thinsulate. Microweave polyester.

(2) Ultimate Suede Weatherblock jacket/bibs. 150 gram high loft insulation, weather block treatment. Microfiber warp knit.

(3) Revolution Fleece Dry Plus insulated pants/jacket. 150 gram thinsulate, waterproof membrane.
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Old 05-18-2008, 08:10 AM   #2
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#2 because of the Bibs


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Old 05-18-2008, 08:18 AM   #3
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Did you realy ask a bunch of guys to pick your "Outfit"


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Old 05-18-2008, 10:13 AM   #4
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Thats what I was thinking........... outfit?????
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Old 05-18-2008, 11:17 AM   #5
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Ok ok.....hunting suit!!!!!!
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Old 05-18-2008, 11:25 AM   #6
 
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OK - going to avoid any references to "does this make my #@** look big . . . . .

Seriously, the best "system" I have used starts out with good quality poly pro long underwear. Underarmor Cold Gear is good - so are most of the higher end stuff in Cabela's. Then camopolar fleece over that (I like Predator). If it's not too cold, windy, or wet; you can hunt in the camo polar fleece. But if it particularly cold, windy, or wet; then you put a camo gore tex parka/bibs over the top of the fleece. In artic cold temps, real quality wool can be substituted for the polar fleece - or even worn as a secondary layer over the fleece. But real quality wool is expensive, and I would rather have a quality wool vest in the system than a so-so wool jacket. And pay particular attention to your head. That's where a disproportionate amount of heat in your body escapes.
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I'd go with #3 myself.
The waterproof membrane is also windproof. That's where you loose a lot of heat in the cold. A 10mph wind can cause heat loss in cold temps.Also, it won't soak through if you get caught in a wet snow ormoderate rain.
My wife has the #2 , weatherblock insulated coat and bibsand it's VERY heavy weight-wise.
#3 will be lighter and won't fatigue you on a longer walk.
The microtex is not very warm in comparison.

#3.....is my choice.
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Old 05-18-2008, 11:35 AM   #8
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The quietest one.Nothing worse then sounding like a sack of tater chips in the woods.
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Old 05-18-2008, 01:23 PM   #9
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I'm not impressed with the Cabelas Dry Plus lineat all.
I bought a set of packable rain suede camo 2 years ago. Wore it 3 times in the rain, and 3 times i got soaked. Also, the fabric sucks up water like a sponge.
I have to agree with Roskoe--go with Gore-Tex.
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#2 fleece picks up tooooooo many burrs, and suede is really quiet on the draw.
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