Muzzyslanger Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 I am going to Kansas to hunt dec of 2011 , and the main piece of advice I am getting is to get wind proof clothes to try and stay warm , can anyone give me some real head to toe recommendations , please have experience with real Cold , I'm from Florida !! Can't afford bad advice on this one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 You are going to want to layer. Personally like the cabelas elite fleece super slam line for my outer layers, they have gloves in that line as well. They have that line in a dry plus thinsulate. They are warm, quiet, and waterproof. Weather here does not usually get below zero, but I have hunted in below zero wind chills wearing the super slam fleece and my body not gotten cold. Always good to plan to layer underrneath, get yourself some good long johns, don't think you could go wrong with a merino wool. Have had good luck with cabelas boots too, would guess you would want to go with something in at least a 800 gram rating, probably more likely in a 1200 rating if you plan for long sits, that is unless you have a pair of boot blankets. Boot blankets will keep your feet warm even with 400 gram boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Have to agree with William. Layering up is the key. I have been really happy with Under Armour cold gear stuff. I also have some rocky fleece long john type stuff that is really warm. I generally where a pair of wool socks and 600 to 800 gram boots. But when it gets cold I break out my boot blankets and my feet stay toasty warm. They are great for cold weather and long sits! I also always take a hand muff. That way I don't have to wear some big bulky glove that I can't move my fingers in. I can wear a lighter pair of gloves and stick my hands in the hand muff and my hands are warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBow Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 You should note the type of hunting you're planning on doing. ie: Treestands, ground blinds, walking (how far), stationary (for how long). Are you driving to your stand sites or walking to them? How far do you figure you're going to have to walk to get to your stand? Are you bowhunting or gunhunting? Answering some of these questions can provide some guidance into just how much or how little clothing you'll require. For instance, if you plan on still hunting, or walk and stalk, then you won't want mega clothes that'll get you sweating. If you're going to remain active all day long, or even if you're in and out of a vehicle constantly, then too much clothing will be uncomfortable and restictive. What you'll want in those instances is clothing that will provide wind break and possibly water-resistant characteristics, yet allow your inner clothing to breath and wick away moisture. For head gear, irregardless as to whether you're active or stationary, I always wear a balaclava. You can roll it up if it's warm or pull it down over your face if it's cold. It'll keep you head and face warm and provide good camoflauge, as only your eyes will be exposed. If you're bowhunting, then you'll want mitts that will allow you to expose your fingers to shoot a bow with either a release or fingers. If you're gunhunting, then either gloves or flip-open mitts will do. The hand muff is a good idea as has been mentioned. If you plan on being stationary for a long period on stand or in a blind, then the boot warmers are good. But if you're walk and stalk hunting, then the boot warmers are just extra gear that you have to carry around for nothing. When selecting boots, you'll either need a material that will breath or else buy an extra set of boot liners that will allow you to swap out the damp set for a dry set each day while the old set is drying out back at camp. I always wear 2 pairs of socks, and I don't like my boots too tight. Too tight and your tootsies will freeze irregardless of how much insulation they're cited as having. The Under Armor stuff is good, but pricey. There may be similar less expensive clothing items that have the same insulation and moisture wicking characteristics that might work for you if you're on a budget. TBow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Gee..let me think for about a nano second...LOL www.thewarmbag.com Happy new year! All remaining 2010 model Warmbags are now only $149! Order a Warmbag today and change the way you dress for a hunt forever. If you have any questions please feel free to call us at 888-927-6224. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 (edited) I just bought some ArticShield H4 camo and this is the warmest stuff I've ever worn. You don't want to walk too much in it, because you'll work up a sweat. But man is it warm in the treestand. Best money I've spent on camo ever. Edited January 5, 2011 by Ohiobucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjinail Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 GWSmith said: Gee..let me think for about a nano second...LOL www.thewarmbag.com Happy new year! All remaining 2010 model Warmbags are now only $149! Order a Warmbag today and change the way you dress for a hunt forever. If you have any questions please feel free to call us at 888-927-6224. Well as I am a truly pleased customer that what ever type hunting you are doing the Warmbog is a great way to go. I don't work for these guys or even know them but I do know the Warbag is one of the best hunting gear that I have bought in years. I get very cold when hunting which typically forces me to hunt out of a shooting house until the recent purchase of my Warmbag. We went to Kansas this year for my first Bow hunt and I was worried about the cold from not being in a shooting house. Me and my cousin both bought Warbags and had no problems at all. The heat went out on us in the home we were staying in and we didn't have any fire wood so what did we do LOL? We got in our Bags and watched the football game while we waited on the tech. to come fix the heat. On a side note 2009 Rifle season I hunted in Kansas also and woke up one morning and it was 5 deg. and 30 MPH winds. Luckily I was in a shooting house that morning and had my Buddy heater with me . Either way don't ever go to Kansas unprepared especially if your from the South and used to weather like you have in FL. GW Smith hope I'm not bragging on your product to much but it does so good for me I don't have to worry how cold it is any more and I TY guys for it!!!!!!! PS: The picture in my avatar is the first buck I have ever taken with a bow during my KS hunt this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Wow, at 149.00 (100 off), I think it's now time to add the Warmbag to my arsenal also. Thanks GW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2hunt Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Muzzyslanger said: I am going to Kansas to hunt dec of 2011 , and the main piece of advice I am getting is to get wind proof clothes to try and stay warm , can anyone give me some real head to toe recommendations , please have experience with real Cold , I'm from Florida !! Can't afford bad advice on this one ! Best base layer you can get for truely cold weather is Under Armor Cold Gear. Then i would suggest a Cabelas Microfleece Windshear Turtleneck or Henley, and then check out Cabelas Legacy Fleece with Windshear for additional layers. Make sure you get a pair of pants with windshear as well. It is absolutely amazing what windshear clothing will do for you, until you try it you don't realize how much the cold wind cuts right through other garments. When I started using it I told my friends it's like having three layers on, I can't say enough about it and as a purchase new camo in the future it will for the most part all be windshear. Past that I also use Cabela's MT050 Whitetail Extreme Parka and Bibs or Pants if it's extremely cold. I would also suggest merrino (sp?) wool socks and a good pair of boots with plenty of thinsulation to them (I wear between 1200 and 1800 thinsulate and rarely have problems with cold feet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllieViper Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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