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Cold weather saddle hunting question

I put my saddle on and my Sitka Fanatic bibs on over the top. I zipped them down from the hips to expose the tether loops and lineman's loops and it works quite well. I had the legs unzipped most of the way for the climb up and cool down period once I was set and then just zipped them up. My butt stayed much warmer having the saddle under the bibs than the last time I just wore it over the top.
 
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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Do you know the weights of your wool? I'm looking to get some merino, and use it for mid 30s and below, at least initially. I may branch out if I like it as much as folks like you are saying. I am seeing 3 weights 150, 250 and 400. I'm considering the 400 but have a fairly long walk into one of my stands, about .75 mile. and then I gotta climb the tree. So I'm concerned about how hot I will be when I get settled. Thanks!
 
Honestly, I don’t know the weights. I bought minus 33 merino mid weight union suit, the top I use is the first lite kiln, which is 250, and I have a pair of the green heavy weight wool bibs that I’ll be wearing in.
It’s a work in process, first time in I wore my outer jacket and bibs, and was sweating a lot. then I packed in my outer bibs and jacket, little bit better, put on the outer bibs to climb up, cooled down a bit and then put my jacket on. Also have swap out hats to. Lightweight going in then a heavier warmer one as my head starts to cool down.
I try to walk in a little bit slower to not sweat.
Hope it helps!


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Honestly, I don’t know the weights. I bought minus 33 merino mid weight union suit, the top I use is the first lite kiln, which is 250, and I have a pair of the green heavy weight wool bibs that I’ll be wearing in.
It’s a work in process, first time in I wore my outer jacket and bibs, and was sweating a lot. then I packed in my outer bibs and jacket, little bit better, put on the outer bibs to climb up, cooled down a bit and then put my jacket on. Also have swap out hats to. Lightweight going in then a heavier warmer one as my head starts to cool down.
I try to walk in a little bit slower to not sweat.
Hope it helps!


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That helps! I've been trying to master the "choose what to wear in and carry the heavy stuff" routine for years. I tried all of the poly-pro variants, and am still wanting something better. Wool seems like the best direction to try next. I'm starting with the base layers, I'll add as I find success!
 
Can’t go wrong with wool in my opinion. Was taught at a young age that wool we keep you warm even if it’s wet, and that “cotton will kill you”.
A lot of the stuff I find is discounted or on sale at some point. Just keep looking for the deals. Blackovis is a good site.


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