I’m looking at getting a new setup for next season. How many of you use First Lite in your saddle? If so what do you wear, bibs or pants? I’d like to know what your setup is. I’ve heard mixed reviews on the Catalyst Jacket and Bib setup.
no problem with sanctuary bibs and jacket in saddle
what about warmer temps around 60 to 70?
You would want the Catalyst for those temps or the Obsidian Merino pants.what about warmer temps around 60 to 70?
I wear the lighter wool stuff all year, even turkey hunting, then just add layers as it gets cold. When it’s stupid cold I switch to iwom…. But that’s only a few days a year ( usually when it’s single digits or sub 20 & windy)what about warmer temps around 60 to 70?
Have you had any issues with durability?I wore a pair of their Obsidian Foundry pants in October in WI and really liked them. I also used the Sanctuary 2.0 bibs in November and this month and they've been great.
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I’ve run both pants and solitude bibs this season, no issues. Just had to loosen the waist belt on the saddle around the bibsI’m looking at getting a new setup for next season. How many of you use First Lite in your saddle? If so what do you wear, bibs or pants? I’d like to know what your setup is. I’ve heard mixed reviews on the Catalyst Jacket and Bib setup.
Have you had any issues with durability?
How was the sound with the corrugate foundry?Are they loud enough for a deer to hear? That’s the biggest complaint I’ve seen and what’s keeping me from pulling the trigger.Avoid the obsidian foundry’s if your worried about durability. Lots of reviews mention them ripping and a friend of mine had them and they did the same. I had the corrugate foundry this year and they were the absolute best do-it-all pant I’ve ever owned. They are warm enough to wear into the 20s with a baselayer and you can wear them in the 80s and they have a zipper heat dump.
On top of that they have knee pads that work great for saddlehunting. Not as much cushion as a standard knee pad but it was enough for me. I recommend them to everyone lol. I was impressed.
That was my biggest worry and the only drawback in my opinion. I have zero worries wearing them that a deer is going to hear me, but they aren’t fleece and they make some noise. The obsidians seem to be the softest/quietest but I’ve read so many reviews about them ripping i avoided them. I was then leaning towards the catalyst but I posed the question on a FB first lite group and the overwhelming response on which ‘foundry’ pant to get was the corrugate which is why I chose to go with them.How was the sound with the corrugate foundry?Are they loud enough for a deer to hear? That’s the biggest complaint I’ve seen and what’s keeping me from pulling the trigger.
How was the sound with the corrugate foundry?Are they loud enough for a deer to hear? That’s the biggest complaint I’ve seen and what’s keeping me from pulling the trigger.
Following this thread. I'm in the southeast and considering First Lite myself. Generally doesn't get under 20 during the season, maybe not even under 30 much. Interested to see what folks recommend.
Oh nice! The corrugated pants paired with the base layers may be the ultimate move for my climate then. Should cover all my bases.The base layers for sure. I just got the corrugate pants at Christmas and have enjoyed them for the few days I’ve had them (especially the side vents). But the merino base layers are awesome.