So I'm in need of some new hunting clothes and have been looking around but I haven't seemed anything that fits what I want in the price range I had planned to spend. I seen the UA gear at a local sporting goods store and really like what I seen of it. My question is are they really worth the money? I want something that I can wear all year long form early season to late (with layering of course). Is the UA gear a good choice? Anyone have any, if so how do you like them? How do they hold up? Thanks for any input!!
It's ok stuff but I don't think it's worth the price. Cabelas cold gear and arctic gear are cheaper and work much better. Under armour is good for milder weather and are comfortable but when it's going to be really cold I go with cabelas stuff.
I know there hoodies are awesome aside from that idk. I just ordered Ayton storm jacket and and bibs so we will see I'm gonna use it oct-mid nov prolly.
I have no problems staying warm in my UA gear. I use the heat gear early season, light base layers under heat gear in October, and my cold gear stuff layered during the rut and colder months. I think the quality and fit is excellent. However, as a few have mentioned, I would not pay full price for any if it. I bought 90% of my collection at the UA outlet in Kansas City, and the UA outlet in tilton, NH while visiting my folks. The other 10% was random items at Marshall's or TJ MAX. Most of the heat gear stuff was in the 10-20$ range. Base layers 15-25$, and cold gear/outerwear 50-75$. Shop around and save yourself some serious $$$$!
I have the base layer cold gear 4.0. It works absolutely amazing. It kept me warm all winter long. I bought it for hunting, but never got to use it because it was 65 degrees during the entire season. I did use it for ice fishing in some really harsh conditions and it was fantastic. Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk 2
I'd say the base layer stuff is awesome, but aside from that the outer wear I wouldn't waste my money on it, Cabelas has much better offerings.
I look for stuff thats as thin as possible but can still keep me warm on those 10 - 20 degree wisconsin mornings. I love my gander cold gear base layers with a scent lok jacket. its all very thin and keeps me plenty warm. Id recommend, if you dont have some already, getting nice boots (and socks) and a hand warmer. you could have the warmest jacket and pants ever, but when your feet or hands get cold your whole body seems colder.
in my experience, UA makes great gear - quiet, tough, pretty warm, and very comfortable if you're slimmer in build. However, if you're a bit hefty, they are a pretty tight fit. They're definitely aimed at slimmer guys - they are almost tailored. I especially like mine for bow hunting since there is less fabric in the front to snag on my bowstring if I'm twisted sideways to make a shot. I really like my UA hoodie. With smart layering, I can wear it as an outer layer comfortably from 60 degrees down to 30 (as long as the wind isn't howling.) Only bad thing I would say against UA gear is their 2-ply beanies absolutely suck. The two-ply fabric that they use gets all whomped out and lumpy, and doesn't fit right after less than a season's use. I'm also not sold on their gloves but that's from looking at them in store only, never actually used them.
It doesn't have to be Under Armour, there are other brands that are basically the same thing but I do highly recommend a compression/wicking under garment of some type. It's the fact that they keep you dry and preventing "sweat chill" when your body cools off and the wind hits your body. You can find other brands for half the price, but since I added it to my hunting apparel I've stayed warmer when I need to, cooler when I need to, and dry!
UA makes quality hunting gear, personally I like the "athletic" feel that it gives me - I walk through creeks, up and over logs, down hills, up hills - hunting is an athletic event for me, I prefer gear that allows me to move without feeling like I am carrying extra weight. Furthermore when your making all of those movements you have a tendency to create moisture, I need a material that will wick that awat from my skin - UA is the pick for me!
I picked some up last season and wasn't disappointed. We had mild winter but did drop down pretty cold couple times and had no problem staying warm. The sizes run kinda small but other than that pretty well made. I'd buy it again for sure and will probably buy more sometime.
