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    Hunting pants - layering systems?

    what are your choices ?
    layering is about being able to adjust as temps or exertion rise
    outer gear is always easy to switch but what about under- and base-? not so easy with boots on

    Lululemon with cargo pockets ?
    y-fronts with a peterheater and fanny pack?
    Glad to say I have hunted Northern BC

    Simon Fraser had pretty good judgement on what he found in BC

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    Re: Hunting pants - layering systems?

    You might want to give heated long underwear a try. When you stop hiking and are stationary for a while, press a button to keep you warm. Once you start hiking again turn the heat off. Only been able to find one brand that uses wool and not plastic as the fabric. Pure gold
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    Re: Hunting pants - layering systems?

    I run lighter out pants (Sitka Mountain Pants, North Face Field or First Lite Corrugate Guide Lite) and then have a couple pairs of long johns that I ran zippers up the sides for easy off.

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    Re: Hunting pants - layering systems?

    zip-offs , something a supply industry has failed to recognize?
    Glad to say I have hunted Northern BC

    Simon Fraser had pretty good judgement on what he found in BC

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    Re: Hunting pants - layering systems?

    Quote Originally Posted by high horse Hal View Post
    zip-offs , something a supply industry has failed to recognize?
    Not sure I understand correctly. Kuiu sells zip off long johns.

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    Re: Hunting pants - layering systems?

    Quote Originally Posted by Harvest the Land View Post
    You might want to give heated long underwear a try. When you stop hiking and are stationary for a while, press a button to keep you warm. Once you start hiking again turn the heat off. Only been able to find one brand that uses wool and not plastic as the fabric. Pure gold
    Bought the same system from Pnuma. Outstanding stuff when riding the atv in negative temps.

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    Re: Hunting pants - layering systems?

    Ive always used icebreaker for layering systems.

    Generalizing you can break down the products into three categories, depending on the wool count or weight of the material:

    Heavy
    Moderate
    Light

    My go-to is actually my icebreaker running tights (I haven't used my other ones much at all anymore as they work so well) and just throwing a pair of lightweight shorts over them. If it starts raining or getting cold Ill throw my outer layer on (firstlite stormtight -- live on southern vancouver island and they've worked well for me). They have zippered legs to throw em on and off quickly.

    I bet a guy could get away with a set of lightweight base layers and some nice puffy pants as a mid layer if it gets too cold. And then of course your outer layer to keep out moisture. I wouldnt go out and buy a heavy base layer anymore (plus they're expensive), there's just too many options for good mid layers. Ive heard really good things about the FL uncompahgre pants.

    What did you end up going with?

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    Re: Hunting pants - layering systems?

    This might not be much help as they are hard to find, but I have found that the old Canadian forces dress pants are dandy hunting pants. Dark green polyester wool blend, warm, tough and even moderately water resistant. Snow just brushes off them. I've worn them to -10 without long underwear.

    I got my first pair 30 years ago at the surplus store near the Chiliwack base and they still fit me too. Popped in to Broadway Surplus a couple of years ago and I'll be damned if I found the only pair they had in the store and they fit even better than the first pair.

    And they have a stylish permanent crease too!

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    Re: Hunting pants - layering systems?

    icebraker or uniqlo baselayer.
    fleece or thiner jacket as mid layer.
    waterproof parka outside.

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    Re: Hunting pants - layering systems?

    Icebreaker or some other marino wool base layer.

    My current pants are Badlands Ion in their Approach pattern. Lightweight and water resistant.

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