Originally Posted by
Tuff Bucker
The hunt is $2500. this includes license, motel, hunt, and dressing/quartering. You have the option to be picked up for lunch, but I plan to stay out all 4 days. I have the redhead mountain stalker elite bibs and 4way parka. Redhead big horn boots. Wool socks and gloves. I will not wear anything on my head but a ball cap and ear grips (I can't stand anything else, drives me crazy). Of course standard camo pants and a fleece pullover.
As far as the base layer for example, the redhead pants are about $10 cheaper than underarmor and shirts $7. Which wouldn't be that big of a deal, but I plan on buying 4-5 of each.
I use th ECWS thermal and it does the job. It can be had for $19 a piece on sale.
I did post a question about the bibs and jacket you use and did not get a response. I was debating back and forth between the mountain stalker and the CWS systems for jacket and bibs. I bought the CWS and then saw the mountain stalker was on sale so went back to Bass Pro and tried them both on again. The mountain stalker jacket seemed lighter which I liked but then I was concerned it wasnt quite as warm (even though the sales associate said it was). The other thing was the neoprene cuffs which I thought would be nice but it was a little work getting on and off. So I went home to debate it some more and noticed that the sale price was no more so I guess I will stick with CWS. Anyway sorry for hijacking your thread.
I do like that Bass Pro ECWS base layer. Great stuff for the money. I live in Baltimore (home of Under Armour) and I like their stuff as well but have to be honest. $20 gets it done
Like someone else mentioned use merlino wool socks and 2 things that are even more important. Make sure you are using a wicking sock liner under the socks and make sure your boots have some room with these heaving socks. People get 2000 thinsulate boots with 40 degree below socks and when they slide their feet in, they are too snug....cuts off circulation and nothing helps at that point.
Good luck with your hunt.