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In past seasons I've always worn surplus wool, and been pretty happy with them.
This year I drew a any bull tag, so I've been walking hiking & jogging to get in shape. Now my pants won't fit so I'm looking to replace them.
What are the advantages of the newer fabrics? How do they the compare to wool when it's rainy/snowy?
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I too have lost some weight since my last camo pant and jacket purchase so am looking at some of the newest fabrics. I saw one advertised in the Rocky Mountain Elk magazine but have since mis-placed or loaned the magazine to a friend. The ad made the outfit look really good as well as water proof and windproof and breathable. I just can't rememner the name.
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The main advantage is, the synthetics are much lighter. And they're also more comfortable IMO. Disadvantages are, they're not as durable, more expensive, and not good around campfires--a stray spark = a hole.
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I've used my kuiu attacks every elk season since kuiu came out and they are still my favorite all around pants.
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I've been thinking about a pair of new style also, I'm having a hard time giving up my filsons! Ten years old and more comfortable each year! I do like the idea of lightweight, that you get with the new modern materials. I think it's personal preference, my friends wearing new material like them, but complain about wearing out too easy! Maybe ten years is long enough in one box, I'm ordering a new style! Talked myself into it!!!!
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I always wore a pair of Canadian Pattern 49 Battle Dress trousers. The Canadian stuff is really nice!! They are cozy and very comfy. Then two years ago was in the bargain cave at local Cabela's and found a pair of Filsons Mack trousers for $60. Couldn't pass em up.
Last year's hunt was different. Only wool I wore was my mackinaw coat one morning! Wore a pair of Dickies canvas trouser all week. Never got cold enough for anything else.
I still take both pair of my wools!
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I've had good luck with a pair of Sitka Ascent pants, first in Washington (Lewis River GMU) and now Colorado. Not my first choice if it's going to rain all day but they shed a light drizzle well, and if it's going to be cold I wear a silk long underwear underneath them. But really like how light and easy to move around in, climb over deadfall, etc.
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Almost sounds like I could use both kinds. Not really in the budget though, Iook forward to reading more suggestions.
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Can anyone chime in on the kryptek line? I was looking at the cadog pant and jacket for a mid September elk hunt in CO. Thoughts?
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I used GI surplus wool for years and switched to Marmot softshell pants with a merino wool baselayer added when needed. Just as warm and much less tiring to move around in. They have been much more durable than I anticipated with just a little more noise than wool.
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I've been happy with my First Lite and Kuiu attack and guide pants.
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first lite wool pants.
Can find them on sale for around $100.
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My legs don't typically get too cold when moving. I use the nylon fishing type pants and add layers of merino wool long johns as needed as the temps drop. It is a very flexible layering type system that works well for me. While not water proof, the pants shed water and snow pretty well and dries very fast.
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Can anyone chime in on the kryptek line? I was looking at the cadog pant and jacket for a mid September elk hunt in CO. Thoughts? I have a pair of the Krypteks but I'm not sure of the model name. They are a windproof water resistant stretch type material with knee pad pockets and a lot of zippered pockets. They have a brushed liner so they are not for warm weather.
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I like my Killik Vital Pants. Collect fewer burs than my favorite wool pants.
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I like my Killik Vital Pants. Collect fewer burs than my favorite wool pants.
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I bought a pair of the first light merino wool pants at the end of last season. I'm really happy so far and can't see any reason to go back to Sitka.
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I like my Killik Vital Pants. Collect fewer burs than my favorite wool pants.
Blue's? Yep, Lick Creek, modern any bull. Very cool. Congrats
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