What alpaca socks did you go with? That does look like an interesting option.
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Cold weather saddle hunting question
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What alpaca socks did you go with? That does look like an interesting option.
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D.AKINS
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Realtree EDGE™ Camo Boot Covers | ArcticShield Boot Insulators
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It's def something to consider. Guess it depends on how bulky of clothes you'll be wearing and how cold it'll get. I just sold my natural gear pants because they were super bulky and made wearing my saddle difficult.
I use Arctic Shield boot blankets on my Predator platform with no problem. Size large blankets are a tight fit going on over my size 10 Muck Wetland boots.
Dave_Collins
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Wow, very cool, I like it. Just wondering if they provide good traction for platform standing? With that, do you climb up with them on, or put them on up at platform/perch height?
Landshark1280
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This is my second year of saddle hunting. I have noticed that my feet don’t seem to get as cold as they did sitting in a climber. I’m thinking it’s because I tend to shift around a bit more with the saddle. But my back did get chilly yesterday and that got me wondering if anybody has tried the heated vests like on amazon. I’m thinking if it works, I wouldn’t have to layer as much.
The bottoms provide good traction on a platform--they have a thin, but rough rubber coating. I do not climb with them, they are not made for that; put them on once in position (a little tricky at first, but you get the hang of it).
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Awesome thanks for that! Gonna try them!
2old4this
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What are the thoughts on coveralls for cold weather hunts? It goes on easily at the base of the tree, zippers allow allow venting if need to release some heat or zip up when you need to save more heat. No tucking required.
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I think bibs plus a jacket are preferred over coveralls.
I got a pair of alpaca insoles to go along with my alpaca socks.
I wondered if the insoles might cause my socks to sag so I put the alpaca insoles in 1st, then the boot insoles over the alpaca. I normally get cold feet, but not this year. Ive hunted down to 20 degrees with toasty toes.
I have been able to wear a jacket with minimal issues as it’s gotten colder here in Indiana. It’s not as convenient/easy as in a traditional stand, but it is what it is. I have had success pulling the front part of the jacket under the bridge, and then the back of the jacket has just gone over the back of the saddle. This leaves an area around the hips “exposed”, but with bibs on this isn’t an issue.
I also have to plug the Lamilite socks from Wiggys. I always have cold feet! So far, these things have been amazing. I’ve yet to try them on a REALLY cold day, but I’m a believer so far. They do an incredible job of working out moisture. Dry feet = warm feet.
I also have to plug the Lamilite socks from Wiggys. I always have cold feet! So far, these things have been amazing. I’ve yet to try them on a REALLY cold day, but I’m a believer so far. They do an incredible job of working out moisture. Dry feet = warm feet.
gadrenalin
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My experience from hammock camping would be you need some sort of "under quilt" (modified sleeping bag) to wear on the backside after tethering off. I am sure some of these MacGyver folks on here will come up with a better plan shortly. I hunt in south Georgia so when in gets cold here, you know in the 40's its tough.
tmattson
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@ Allegheny-Tom - you got those socks from purelyalpaca?
The 80% version?
How do they compare to Merino wool?
The 80% version?
How do they compare to Merino wool?
Icon X heated vest. Fleece jacket and pants, lacrosse Aerohead 3.5 mm boots a good hat and mittens. Arctic Shield boot covers and wool socks.
I cant remember the name, but I got them from a booth at the Ohio Deer Expo 2 years ago.
They different weights. I got the heavy and the mid weights.
I've worn strictly marino for a long, long time, but I believe the alpaca are warmer and drier, but
I have not determined durability yet.
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Well I’m in northern Maine, First time saddle hunting. Love it so far. Getting a little bit chilly. Merino wool base layers, wool socks, light wool pants, merino neck gaiter bibs and a good jacket. I’m still getting the hang of the saddle but a 2 way zipper seems to work great.. oh and a good warm hat.
Now I’m just trying to figure out if I should put my saddle under my bibs or over.
Seriously cannot express enough about wool, it wicks the sweat away, keeps you warm when it’s wet, and absorbs odor.
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Now I’m just trying to figure out if I should put my saddle under my bibs or over.
Seriously cannot express enough about wool, it wicks the sweat away, keeps you warm when it’s wet, and absorbs odor.
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Peterk1234
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I use a bib. I carry in my camo jacket, parka sweaters and whatever else I think I will need to stay warm. Anything carried in gets put on once I have climbed and have everything setup. The front/side of my jacket gets jammed under my sitdrag near the loops. This prevents anything from bunching up in front of me. On my backside, I just pull the jacket, and everything else down over the sitdrag. Plus, my sitdrag has insulated foam layered in so my arse stays nice and toasty. Supposed to hit 17 degrees the next few mornings where I live. Pete
I looked it up. They are from Altera.
I have these 2 models. They aren't cheap, so I've kind of held off using them except for the coldest weather. I want them to last for many years so I only use them when it's really cold. I wear marino during moderate temps. My impression is that they may not be as durable as merino...not because of the material, but because of the weave. But I can't say if my impression on durability is accurate or not.
Ive had several brands of merino. Rohner socks wear like iron. Smartwool are decent, too. But these alpaca seem to be warmer and wick better.
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Steely Ty
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Do the arctic shield boot covers work well with rubber boots too or is better to just use the goretex boots or no difference?
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