Check out Code of Silence for good value, warmth, and quality. I have First Lite, Kuiu, Scent Lok, etc. and if it's cold the CoS comes out.
I wouldn't recommend going that route-not safe to un buckle...layer up on ground 1st, but overall CHECK weather reports for area you will be hunting to see what area weather will be like for the hours you plan be on stand. This give you some idea how to prepareIt's actually really simple:
Undo leg straps, unzip bibs almost all the way up to the hip, put feet in one at a time, zip up, loosen waist belt on saddle, pull front of bibs up, stand up to remove pressure from rear of saddle, pull back up, buckle bib suspenders, tighten waist belt, hook up leg straps. It sounds a lot more complicated than it is...
@Black Titan - Below is some information to consider:Any top and bottom with a membrane that blocks the wind is a start. Keep in mind water repellency and fabric noise.
Next consider your insulation needs. This all can come in a single packaged product, or shells and layers.
@Maverick1 has a chart about CLO values of insulation that you can look up. @ricky racer will point you to Wiggy’s Lamilite insulating layers like the liner jacket for outstanding value.
A heated vest, as suggested, might be worth a look, if in the budget.
I like bibs, which prevent a draft.
Brand really only matters for fit, construction, and ergonomics. You can get the right materials you need across clothing made for numerous disciplines.
I never unbuckle. I loosen my waistbelt enough to slide the bibs inside it (and I have to work at that) Big difference. I wouldn't recommend anyone climb in the layers you need for 0* weather like we get in WisconsinI wouldn't recommend going that route-not safe to un buckle...layer up on ground 1st, but overall CHECK weather reports for area you will be hunting to see what area weather will be like for the hours you plan be on stand. This give you some idea how to prepare
I have the vest and it's great. Definitely $$$, but worth it IMO. I like the fact that the heat is against my skin, not outside several layers.Pnuma heated baselayers
@Plebe is right, earlier this year picked up a non insulated Scent Lok jacket and pants with a wind membrane in one of their deep discount sales. Sunday I was out in the intermittent rain and wind, low 50s. All I had on under was merino base layers. I stayed warm and dry with no rain gear on, it was the the warmest I’ve ever been in so few layers in such nasty weather. I know if seams aren’t sealed eventually the water will get you but I was in rain about 60% of the time for 3 hours and still dry.
ScentLok sales/close-outs offer incredible value. One thing I love about it is you just toss it in the dryer, unless it’s really gotten soiled.
Sounds like we had the same weather.
Another tip: just wear your baselayers on the walk in. Take your insulating and outer layers and either strap them to the outside of your pack or stuff them inside your pack. Get dressed at the base in the tree. This approach works great at managing moisture. Only takes a few minutes to put on the additional layers.I went out today, and used a base layer, a mid layer, and a fleece with wind blocking exterior outer layer up top. Bottom was just base layer and outer layer.
Temp was lower, in the 40s, but no wind. I did MUCH better today and stayed toasty. Also picked up some of the hot hands and had one on my back.
I had been hesitant to use the base layer due to fear of over heating and sweating too much. While I did sweat a tad on the walk in, it wicked away quickly and didn't freeze me.
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your leg straps do nothing for you. totally safe to not even than them onI wouldn't recommend going that route-not safe to un buckle...layer up on ground 1st, but overall CHECK weather reports for area you will be hunting to see what area weather will be like for the hours you plan be on stand. This give you some idea how to prepare
I love the polartec alpha stuff. It's not used enough in the hunting world.Polaretc Alpha 90.