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Any suggestions on brush buster pants made of some of the newer materials. I've had the Filson's and Columbias and they did a good job of protecting legs from briars and thistles but I'm hoping there is some new, high tech, magical, lightweight but effective upland pant out there......we don't see much of that stuff up here.
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Vern,
a bump for you Thanks for posting this.
Were the Filsons and Colummbias too heavy for you? Didn't wear right? Not durable?
I'm not one for the "new, high tech, magical, lightweight " fabrics out there. So I'm wondering why you are interested.
I found your post because I was going to start a thread for pants recommendations my self. But probably for canvas types as I'm not fond of synthetiics. Maybe some on the faces of the legs, but nylon/polyester tpye fabrics make me sweat too much.
Good luck in your search.
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I have a pheasant and quail opener this weekend. I'm going with Propper BDU's and one pair of Carrharts for the mornings. It's still warm out here.
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I have a pheasant and quail opener this weekend. I'm going with Propper BDU's and one pair of Carrharts for the mornings. It's still warm out here. Thsnks Rick, Are these the bdu's you speak of? https://www.propper.com/mens/genuine-gear-bdu-trouser.htmlSeems like a reasonable price, would work in warm weather. Are your Carharts just the regular "jeans", carpenter pants, or such? Or are they actual upland pants with facing on the legs? I've got work pants I wear for this warm fall weather but need something substantial and preferrably with a brush and water resistant face on the legs for when (if?) the weather turns and the weeds get wet. Thanks, Geno
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Vern I just wear my Carhart std weight bibs and knee high Lacross ankle fit boots. Have newer brush buster pants but never seem to wear them. Biggest problem is pants get wet going through cattails. I spray that Carharts with scotch guard water proofing. Hunting Pheasants In SD. When it gets cold and windy I use a knee length HH Impertech Jacket.
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Filson Tin Cloth Chaps are the best I've found. They are warm, but there's nothing that beats them.
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I've used all the heavy stuff for decades and just hoping there was some new modern fabric brush pants. I guess I'm spoiled by these hiking pants with Spandex content.
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Filson Tin Cloth Chaps are the best I've found. They are warm, but there's nothing that beats them. Thanks I've been looking at these myself last night actually. I think it's time to bite the bullet. Both of my old el cheapo pairs are wore out.
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I would suggest the Wrangler ProGear Upland jeans. They have the Cordura panels with a Teflon water repellent finish, but I go the extra mile and spray the panels with High Country boot protector or Cabelas water proofer. They work well in these parts for briars and brush, but will not stand up to extensive exposure to multi-flora rose. You need iron clad pants for that. I wear Wrangler jeans all the time so the fit is familiar. A couple of farm stores stock them and are reasonable...less than 40 bucks. http://www.wrangler.com/store/WRG_STORE_US/en_US/style/pg101.html
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Those look great, they might work even. I do wish they were cargos though. I wear the Wrangler Riggs cargo pants a lot for work and wish they had the cordura face version.
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[quote=roundo but will not stand up to extensive exposure to multi-flora rose. You need iron clad pants for that. [/quote] Yeah that stuff will humble anybody and their gear. We've got piles of that in parts of Pa. If you ain't bleeding hunting birds you ain't hunting anywhere with those wild rose bushes
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+1 on the Filson chaps. I have several pairs of brush buster type pants but haven't worn them since I got my single tin chaps. I just pull them on over an old, comfortable pair of jeans.
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vern...check out LL Bean tech upland pants...I got a pair& have been enjoying them
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+1 on the tech upland pants. Not as heavy duty as some but comfortable to wear and relatively light. Good for majority of upland work.
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+1 on the Filson chaps. I have several pairs of brush buster type pants but haven't worn them since I got my single tin chaps. I just pull them on over an old, comfortable pair of jeans. Thanks, I think I'l look into those as I can then wear my cargos too. Might be a perfect union. Geno
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vern...check out LL Bean tech upland pants...I got a pair& have been enjoying them vern...check out LL Bean tech upland pants...I got a pair& have been enjoying them Have worn the wranglers over 15 years. Good pants. Just blew out the crotch. Too many barb wire fence crossings snagged up stepping over lol Switched to something lighter like the a lot. Dry out quickly , light just layer in colder weather. http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/69107?productId=1157804&cvosrc=cse.pricegrabber.0KLY612140&qs=3079611_mercent&mr:referralID=b734d7d6-7742-11e5-a012-005056947d48
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I would suggest the Wrangler ProGear Upland jeans. They have the Cordura panels with a Teflon water repellent finish, but I go the extra mile and spray the panels with High Country boot protector or Cabelas water proofer. They work well in these parts for briars and brush, but will not stand up to extensive exposure to multi-flora rose. You need iron clad pants for that. I wear Wrangler jeans all the time so the fit is familiar. A couple of farm stores stock them and are reasonable...less than 40 bucks. http://www.wrangler.com/store/WRG_STORE_US/en_US/style/pg101.html I have been using the Wrangler Progear Upland Jeans this season. no issues with hunting the Wild Rose patches here in Alberta; aka Wild Rose Country. They have stood up very well so far. Granted this is season number one with them but so far I expect to get several seasons out of them.
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Growing up in the land of wild roses and fierce winds (NE MT), I never found anything better or more flexible than cordura chaps.
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Tagging this for reading at a later date.
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I got through a great pheasant hunt with the cordura chaps over light pants as it was hot as hell.......looked through all the big box stores in SD and found nothing that I cared for.
We got our limits without a lot of brush busting.
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I have tried the LL Bean technical upland pants and returned them. The fabric they are made of is rubbery and sticks to my long underwear. I prefer Bean's light upland pants for early season and their heavier upland pants for when it is cold or the brush is especially thick. It that's not enough, I don't go in the brush - let the dog do the work. I also have Gore-tex chaps - I think also by Bean, which are good when it is very wet. I haven't used Filson or Carhart, but I'm sure they are excellent. I just don't need them. Regarding new materials, I doubt that anything beats Tin Cloth.
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Nothing protects better than Mule Hunting clothes against the nasty stuff. Rabbit hunters who bust through the briars here swear by them. Come in chaps or pants. Pants can get hot in warmer weather. They are lightweight too.
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I used the LL bean Tech Upland pants with Goretex this past season and love them. These are probably the best pants I have used for thick cover so far.
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I have the wrangler pro's, a pair of browning upland pants and the latest is the Cabela's extreme upland pant. The Cabelas pant is fleece lined, so it can be warm early in the year, but otherwise it is great. I have been using them for all my hunting the past 3 years, deer, elk, and a ton of chukar miles. Excellent water resistance, my brownings and my wranglers would get so heavy when they got wet it was the main reason I turned to these, which while not totally waterproof, they seem to resist becoming logged. Cabelas Extreme Upland
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Another vote for the Wranglers but dont buy the brown ones, they are made of lighter material then the blue denim ones. Go with the blue denims, they're tougher. I bought two pairs a few years ago, one in brown and the other in the blue denim and I could tell right away that the brown ones were made of lighter material. I cant vouch for the other colors available but if I was guessing I'd say they are of the same weight as the brown ones. Go blue!
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I have 1 pr of Cabelas extreme and 1 pr of LL Bean with the tick cuff.
Both are awesome and both companies fully back their product even if you rip em yourself!
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Has anyone used the heavy duty chaps? I have a pair of Rattler chaps that are extremely good in blocking briars, thorns and the wind. It allows me to wear comfortable pants and still keeps me from getting all scarred up during a hunt. Has zippers on the outside of each leg for easy on/off with boots and a two button snap over the belt to accommodate different height shooters.
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