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Quiet Outer Wear Thread

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Why are so many products marketed to hunters unbelievably loud? The stuff for western hunting seems to be the worst.

I just packaged up over a grand of Kuiu products to catch a ride back to the factory. It’s like a tyvek suit. There is just no way I am going to be able to keep my sanity when I sound like I’m waltzing through a ski chalet.

Is it too much to ask for a product that you can hike endless miles in, give you a little wind protection, and not be the equivalent of a garbage bag?

What do you guys use? Any quality silent clothing deserves a post in this thread. Bonus if it’s available in solid colors.
 
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Weldabeast said:
U got any Wally world wrangler pants?...do u consider them loud or quiet?...just so we can have a baseline of what u consider quiet
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In my opinion they are borderline.

Edit: that is if your talking about the stretchy cargo variety.
 
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phatkaw said:
If it ain't quiet I won't wear it hunting that's for sure.
I have a bunch of different brands of clothes that are quiet.
Predator, Scentlok, Sitka...
That's what sucks about buying stuff from the computer. You can't try it on...
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You’re right about that but there’s only one way to know. Firstlite got me a few years back too.

Your suggestions make some silent gear. Do they offer any that you would feel comfortable hunting out west from the ground with a bow? Sitka might have something if they didn’t make it all in elevated 2. That color sticks out like a blue party balloon on the ground. Solid colors are ideal.
 
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^^^ Hahaha!
I am NOT a fan of elevated 2. It's ok in the snow but that's it.
I have a bunch of different Predator stuff . Their cold weather stuff that I have is awesome UNLESS it it rains. That stuff soaks up water big time.
I don't have a whole lot of Scentlok but what I do have is really nice!

Oh yea, I have 1 pair of Badlands pants that I love but that isn't much to go off of...
The material is super nice and the camo pattern looks cool. (if you look cool you won't eat tag soup)
 
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Wirrex said:
Why are so many products marketed to hunters unbelievably loud? The stuff for western hunting seems to be the worst.

I just packaged up over a grand of Kuiu products to catch a ride back to the factory. It’s like a tyvek suit. There is just no way I am going to be able to keep my sanity when I sound like I’m waltzing through a ski chalet.

Is it too much to ask for a product that you can hike endless miles in, give you a little wind protection, and not be the equivalent of a garbage bag?

What do you guys use? Any quality silent clothing deserves a post in this thread. Bonus if it’s available in solid colors.
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Which pieces from kuiu and first lite did you have issues with?
 
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I’ve been happy with almost all my Natural Gear clothes. The rain gear make some noise but all my other pieces have been very quiet
 
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boyne bowhunter said:
I understand people's distrust/dislike of the scentlok concept but I've found their camo to be some of the quietest camo fabrics available. In addition its proven to be pretty durable in my experience.
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Agreed. I have the Windbrace suit and it’s very quiet. I’ve found the fabric to be resistant to tearing as well. Wool is very quiet but not wind blocking.
 
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Some quiet outer garments.
Cabelas - Berber extreme. No longer made.
Cabelas - Berber. No longer made.
Day One camo cowboy suede.
Sitka fanatic
 
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Worth noting: when i walk into a store to look at hunting clothing, the first thing i do it grab the material, while it is still on the hanger, and i rub it together. If i hear it, i just walk away. it has to be absolutely silent for me to even consider it. then i get into a whole level of OCD over other features!!
 
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backstrap19 said:
Worth noting: when i walk into a store to look at hunting clothing, the first thing i do it grab the material, while it is still on the hanger, and i rub it together. If i hear it, i just walk away. it has to be absolutely silent for me to even consider it. then i get into a whole level of OCD over other features!!
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Same here. First test: grab the material and rub it together. Second test: hold material to my mouth and test its wind resistance. Start looking at features after that.
 
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Exhumis said:
Agreed. I have the Windbrace suit and it’s very quiet. I’ve found the fabric to be resistant to tearing as well. Wool is very quiet but not wind blocking.
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Another agreement, bought some about 10 months ago during one of their deep discount sales, even if it wasn’t activated carbon I like it, especially for the money paid. Soft quiet and pretty warm. Only complaint is I think I’m a size Marge (halfway between medium and large), I’d say some pieces run a touch small.
 
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Maverick1 said:
Some quiet outer garments.
Cabelas - Berber extreme. No longer made.
Cabelas - Berber. No longer made.
Day One camo cowboy suede.
Sitka fanatic
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Has anyone owned cowboy suede? I have been intrigued. Gray wolf woolens is within driving distance.
 
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