Guys who pack in...How do you not sweat!!!!???

I noticed a big difference when I switched from UA base layers to merino wool. The wool seems to help regulate my body temps better and I sweat a lot less. Or maybe I'm sweating the same amount but it's more efficient at wicking moisture.

As others have said, pack your outer layers and walk in wearing just your base layers. Walk slowly and take 2 minute breaks every few minutes. Sometimes I'll walk so slowly that it takes me 30 minutes to walk the last 100 yards. I do that to keep quiet, but sweating less is an added bonus. We live in a fast paced society. But in the deer woods its best to SLOW DOWN.

 

If im using my climber Im packing that which is 32 pounds (i think) and my bag with has my camera arm in it so its roughly 25 more pounds.. plus my bow which is probably around 8 pounds or so. I get a tiny sweat on hot days if im packing a long ways but i play the wind to the best of my ability and try to go slow. Last time I had a fawn run 4 yards from my tree downwind in 15-20 mph winds and didnt bust me. Maybe the wind blew my scent over the fawn maybe not all I know is it worked..

 

What I learned in Saskatchewan, Canada was that when we had to walk several miles in below freezing temps it was mandatory to wear minimal clothing and move slow.

 

I have a lot stuff and a lot of long walks. My main trick of the trade is, slow and quiet. Also, it is not a bad idea to wear as little as possible. Often times that means down to the long johns. In addition, let your body start to cool down before you put on 15 layers.


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i have learned to walk slowly and to wear minimal clothing until im cooled off. My issue is i sweat so much while im using my climber to get up to where i want to be in the tree. Heights are bothering me the higher i get. Will get over it eventually i guess.....

 

Your preaching to the choir brother!


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I do a layering system usually will strip down to base later not the sweat shirt and pull everything in my pack and I usually stay pretty cool and don't sweat.


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Going to sound a little crazy, but I will wear a different shirt than what I hunt in and put my hunting jacket and base layer in my pack. Also, I have an unscented baby wipe that I will pull out just to wipe down before I change into my hunting top at the base of the tree. I don't wear a hat in but will put it on once I'm in the stand. As the weather gets colder I try to make sure that I'm almost cold when I leave the truck because I know I will warm up on the walk in.

 

I too pack all my gear in and out. Probably similar to what everyone else has said but here's what I've learned over the past few years.

Wear only the essential base layers while hiking in. Even if it's 35 degrees, I'll sometimes wear only a short sleeved wicking base shirt and my pants if I have a long hike or a hill to climb. This keeps me cool and mostly sweat free.

Slow down and take breaks often. You said you've already tried this but maybe give yourself even more time for breaks and slow walking when you head in.

Buy the lightest stuff you can afford. I started out with a steel stand and steel climbing sticks. Close to 40lbs before I factor in any other gear. That was not fun and the straps dug into my shoulders badly. I changed to a muddy stand and sticks, about 22lbs now.

Lastly, consider how you're packing your gear and what gear you're taking. If it's all strapped directly on your back, it can be a heck of a lot harder to hike as opposed to having the load evenly balanced on your front and back. I put my stand and sticks on my back, then wear my backpack on my front to balance everything out. I spend less energy trying to stay upright and therefore stay cooler. If you don't absolutely need it, leave it. Less gear means less weight and an easier hike.

 

I have noticed I always sweat more going in rather than going out. Sitting in the cold all day, really cools you down and it takes more effort to warm up (walking out). I sit on my front a few minutes to get cold before I leave. I also roll the windows down when driving to my hunting area. I wear thin pants with thin long johns. My lower body doesn't really get cold easily. I only wear a t-shirt while walking in. When I get to my stand I take a few minutes to cool down before putting the rest of my clothes on. (It does pay to give yourself more time walking in). I put them on while still on the ground because I feel more safe. I think it also helps that only hunt from hang on stands (pre hung). All I have to do is climb up.

 

Keys IMO

-hat off (must)
-layer and pack in more clothes
-slow, slow, slow

 

Since I have to hike a mile and a quarter over site with 20lbs on my back I know how you feel. I dont know if it works a very much but when I take a shower with my scent killer soap I always make sure the water is very cold. The cold water helps close your pores and helps you sweat less. And of course I wear scent free deoderant.

 

Love this idea. I had a tough time with my pack the other day so I'll be trying this.

 

I run, bike, workout a lot....did 2 rounds of P90X this year and gonna start a third round as soon as I heal up a little more. I sweet very little walking a mile deep to my spots.

If your body fat is over 20% or your resting heart rate is 65 per min or more....being more active could help. But not always, some people just sweet a lot regardless.

 

I usually wear light clothing. Strap my outer layers to the stand. Take an extra hat and pair of socks. Get in stand and change socks and put your sweat covered stuff in a gallon zip lock and through it in your pack. I also carry some scent free wipes and a scent blocker towel to wipe off the sweat once I reach my destination. Always drink lots of water that will help too.

There's an item out there called the chill pad. It gets cold with water and it's awesome. For like 20$ it'll Stay cold for days and you just reactivate it with water.

 

This is what I do when I can. Sure there is some rattling and clanking, but if you get in early the woods have plenty of time to calm down. If I can't get my cart to a tree I'm hunting, I'll get as close as I can and pack my stand the rest of the way. Also want to be as minimal as possible. Aside from extra clothes and your bow, if you can't fit it in a fanny pack you really don't need it for a half day sit.