Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Elk Hunting Need new hunting pants, wool vs Sitka/Kuiu

Agreed. Last year I wore these on a snowy high country elk hunt and throughout Midwestern states' deer seasons and could not have been happier.

I've been wearing the Sitka timberline pants the past 2 seasons and really like them. They are very comfortable, quiet, and the(removable) knee pads are awesome as is the reinforced seat that keeps your ass dry when sitting in snow.

The one thing I don't like about them is the built-in/ fixed belt can't be removed to wear something better, and the additional belt loops are not big enough for a tactical style belt (don't know if this has been changed with newer model). They come with suspenders which are nice until you have to take a deuce, which everyone knows occurs once you get all layered up for a late season hunt.

They are on the heavy side for an early season hunt, but do breathe well. I stick to standard lightweight BDU pants for early season hunts.

I hardly ever wear my surplus wool anymore since I switched to the attack pant. Also have been using that Alpine pant and I really like it so far.

Just got the Kuiu Alpine pants. Haven't hunted them yet, but trying them on they feel great

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I decided to get the First Lite Kanabs first. Not sure which direction I'll go next, but wool has always worked. I can't believe how light these Kanabs are!

To my knowledge, PNUMA is the newest name in lightweight hunting clothes. They claim "Twice As Good, Half The Price", with a lifetime guarantee.

I have not yet tried it.

donsm70

A lifetime guarantee on their rain gear and a Moisture Vapor Transfer (MVT) rating of 120,000 and Waterproof rating of 20,000>. I might have to give the PNUMA a try even though it is pricey and new to the market.

I have a pair of wool codet. Nice pants but their sizing is off. If you wear 36s waist in jeans I'd suggest ordering 38s in codet pants. Especially if you want to wear long under wear.

I am a sucker for the "higher tech" new stuff. It seems I try most of them when they come out. I will say, for the money, you are very hard pressed to beat the Cabelas microtex (sp?). Don't get me wrong. I like my Kuiu, Sitka, First Lite and various mountaineering options. None of them really do more than those Cabelas ones which sell for significantly less.

Right now Cabela's and Midway have cold weather hunting parkas, pants & such on sale. I was needing a more weather proof parka and decided to go with the Midway offering. No I won't be in Siberia, just wanted wind, rain resistant and warm. I have some 'dry-plus' pants that work well.

I'll give another vote for cabelas microtex, but have recently tried some 511 Stryke pants and really like them. Same price and a little tougher.

MM

micro tex is great stuff from hot to cold damp weather. The breath ok, block wind and dry out quickly and you can get on sale for around $20 if you check cabelas from time to time

First lite wool is really good gear

I have sitka and like it but to me noisy when walking through brush

For years, every pair of pants I have hunted in, both wool and synthetic, including those worn in the 'Kodiak Double' thread, have been from Goodwill.

And, the nylon pants make a perfect windbreaker outer layer.

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Casey

nylon pants would make me sweat like a dog.....

Core4element makes some good stuff also..

If you can find it.