Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

Baselayers

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by spoonie08, Nov 13, 2013.

  1. spoonie08

    spoonie08 Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2012
    Posts:
    241
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Princeton, IN
    As i was sitting in the stand all today freezing my tail off, i wandered to myself, wonder what other guys do to stay warm on cold days?? It seems like no matter how I dress, I always get cold on them cold days.
    My normal outfit consists of :
    a scent-blocker baselayer
    and the Scent Blocker Triple Threat pants and jacket.

    What do you guys wear to stay warm on them cold days?
     
  2. Matt

    Matt Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Sep 4, 2011
    Posts:
    7,115
    Likes Received:
    181
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    NC/GA
    The key is not to sweat on the way in. This morning it was 14* here i had..
    -UA tops and bottoms
    -sweat pants and hoodie
    - scent blocker fleece jacket/pants
     
  3. spoonie08

    spoonie08 Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2012
    Posts:
    241
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Princeton, IN
    I dress minimally going in and climbing up the tree. I never wear my jacket on my way in and put it on once im settled in and cooled off. Maybe I just need to man up hah
     
  4. Scott/IL

    Scott/IL Die Hard Bowhunter

    Joined:
    Sep 7, 2009
    Posts:
    2,811
    Likes Received:
    226
    Dislikes Received:
    1
    I pack as many clothes in as I can. Generally a hoodie and my fleece jacket. I wear UA base layers, with thermals on top of that. If it's still cold out I layer up with a pair of sweatpants and a fleece vest. My Predator Fleece suit is crazy warm as well.
     
  5. Englishman

    Englishman Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Aug 26, 2012
    Posts:
    905
    Likes Received:
    1,546
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Columbia, MO
    I was out 2day and it was 19f my layers are-
    Scent blocker base layer
    Fruit of loom white thermals
    Rocky thermals low activity (Walmart)
    Onyx x system thermals low activity (bass pro )
    Scent blocker jacket and pants
    and I was just nice, well except my toes. After all that I still have 100% full range of movement
     
  6. purebowhunting

    purebowhunting Die Hard Bowhunter

    Joined:
    Nov 12, 2010
    Posts:
    2,172
    Likes Received:
    15
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Central Wisconsin
    I dress light then in stand throw on my heater body suit, toasty warm!
     
  7. Backcountry

    Backcountry Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Oct 18, 2009
    Posts:
    4,265
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Bitteroot Valley
    It's all about layering your clothes correctly. You need a good wicking layer as your base, I prefer merino wool. Next you will need and insulation layer (or 2). For this I really like fleece. Sometimes I will add a vest into this. Lastly, you need an external hard layer that is either waterproof, windproof, etc.. or both!
     
  8. illinoishunter13

    illinoishunter13 Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2013
    Posts:
    279
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    long underwear
    t-shirt and pants
    flannel shirt or jacket
    coveralls and normally gloves.
    feet wool socks and insulated boots
    hat
     
  9. Slugger

    Slugger Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Dec 1, 2012
    Posts:
    8,522
    Likes Received:
    9,226
    Dislikes Received:
    3
    Location:
    Central MO
    What baselayers do you wear. The medium weight from them works awesome under my protec's
     
  10. SPOTnSTALK

    SPOTnSTALK Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2013
    Posts:
    3,749
    Likes Received:
    1
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    I don't sit in a tree freezing ...

    D. All the above ^^^^
     
  11. donut757

    donut757 Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2009
    Posts:
    963
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    VA
    i picked up the Rocky fleece thermals last year at wal mart... the things are warm.

    My feet get cold not matter what.. my hands get cold but i generally put them inside my bibs or take a hand muff.

    Bottom: UA and then the Rocky Thermals, Carhardtt uninsulated bibs.

    Top: UA long sleeve (not Thermal), long sleeve shirt and/or thermal, Hoodie, and Core4element rain jacket (fairly quiet and comfortable).


    The rain jacket isnt very warm but it holds heat ok and keeps the wind off me and is quiet. If it gets colder then i will throw a pair of insulated bibs on over top and switch to a Carhardtt Jacket.
     
  12. bgusty

    bgusty Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Dec 25, 2012
    Posts:
    661
    Likes Received:
    2
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    MN
    UA basecamp 4.0 base layer. Best money I have spent on any hunting clothing, got it on sale for 40% off black friday shopping a couple years ago.
     
  13. SPOTnSTALK

    SPOTnSTALK Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2013
    Posts:
    3,749
    Likes Received:
    1
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Did donut say wal-mart!

    Uggg.
     
  14. SPOTnSTALK

    SPOTnSTALK Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2013
    Posts:
    3,749
    Likes Received:
    1
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Clarity: Not a fan of wal-mart for my hunting needs regardless of price point. I prefer to support other sources..personally.
     
  15. BJE80

    BJE80 Legendary Woodsman

    Joined:
    Jan 2, 2009
    Posts:
    14,267
    Likes Received:
    277
    Dislikes Received:
    4
    Location:
    Central and Northern Wisconsin
    Heater body suit.


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
  16. Mkwa Hunter

    Mkwa Hunter Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    May 1, 2013
    Posts:
    359
    Likes Received:
    2
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Iron Bridge, ON
    How's the heated body suit? How do you move without getting busted?


    Sent from my iDen
     
  17. Jake/PA

    Jake/PA Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2010
    Posts:
    3,494
    Likes Received:
    60
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Pennsylvania
    UA base layers have saved my butt countless times when it comes to sitting out in the cold. The only camo bottoms I have are UA early season pants which are made for early season weather. I have the UA 1.0 base layer (closest to the skin) and the UA 3.0 cold weather base layer.

    This combo has made 30 degree days bearable but I can imagine if you're smart enough to get an actual cold weather outer layer, you should be fine with that set up. I really need to get some Sitka purchased for this time of year. :busted:

    I also want to throw in that I HATE the cold, but Im still comfortable enough with those layers.
     
  18. MGH_PA

    MGH_PA Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2008
    Posts:
    10,503
    Likes Received:
    352
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Cogan Station, PA
    I wear the 1.0/3.0 combo with the Kelvin vest and Stratus jacket. Bottom has the same base, but with Cabelas Fleece pants and Stratus bibs. My lower half was fine on Saturday when temps wer in the 20s, but I still need something else up top. I'm thinking a merino wool mid layer.
     
  19. Lastoneout

    Lastoneout Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2010
    Posts:
    5,460
    Likes Received:
    7,115
    Dislikes Received:
    3
    Location:
    Chancellor, VA
    1-2 pairs of basic Wally World / BPS thermals + predator fleece jacket and pants, light gloves, fleece beanie, hand pouch w/ handwarmers. My feet don't really get cold.
     
  20. MGH_PA

    MGH_PA Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2008
    Posts:
    10,503
    Likes Received:
    352
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Cogan Station, PA
    Right there has been my best move in the last two years. I wear thin UA gloves all season so as to no interfere with my shot, but the pouch with handwarmers in it is great to keep them warm. Now if I could just figure out a legitimate system for my feet, I would be golden.
     

Share This Page