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I went thru two of the Bass Pro extreme element Gore-Tex jack and I have always been please with it. Keep you dry as long as you shut the pockets and the zipper and warm if you dress properly underneath. I usually don't use the inner vest unless I'm planning on seating. The first one lasted 8 years of dogging in swamp, blow down and more so it's not bad.
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This year I bought some new cold weather gear, I felt it was time to invest in some quality gear to keep me comfortable and in the field. I went with the advice from a buddy of mine and invested in the under armour thermal cold gear. I believe they have what I would call a mid grade, and a higher grade, the price and thickness / insulation reflects that. I went with the higher grade pants and jacket. The retail was approximately 300 bucks each piece but I bought at 20% off. I cannot say anything about the longevity yet, but I was very pleased with how warm I was. I've been out a few times in the -20 weather and had no desire to go back home. I'm a believer in you get what you pay for ( to an extent ) and I have since purchased more under armour hunting gear. I picked up the "mid grade" pants at dicks in the states on sale for about 100 bucks a couple weeks ago.
I like the UA baselayer 4.0
Then layer up over top of it. Stuff is WARM
A number of years ago I bought an outfit from Day One Camoflage, coat and bibs. They are excellent products, light, warm and waterproof/breathable. I rarely wear the bibs as frankly they are just too darn warm to walk to the stand in. Underneath I wear polypropylene undergarments and my second favorite article a Woolrich shirt that isn't made anymore. I honestly would pay $100 for another shirt like it, it's that good. I've tried Dryplus articles and found that as long as you stand still they will weather a monsoon but as soon as you start walking you will have wet knees and shoulders. TC
Anybody that has taken any kind of winter training was taught to layer. I spend my money on the base layers. I purchased a set of long underwear that the profession skiers wear. Keep you very warm and wicks off the moisture. All you need then in an outer garment like a a nylon jacket to break the wind/elements. Wearing polar fleece sweats or wool sweaters etc between the outer and base layer are for comfort.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluebulldog
Most couldn't afford it but sporting life did have an exclusive camo jacket. I bought one of the regular ones a while back for ice fishing and tried it once. Too hot and too much to put in a bag. Thankfully I already had that in mind and had a buyer so I just ate tax.Quote:
Originally Posted by TurkeyRookie
I wear a bunch of quality layers. My bib pants and jacket are cheaper but not the understuff. Most days I keep the jacket in the bag and just wear under Armour hood. I am a big sweaty guy though with meat on the bones and run as hot as a wood stove standing still.
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i bought one for my wife,, 1000.00 however its unbelievably warm.. i think ill stick to hotshots placed in all the right places lolQuote:
Originally Posted by LondonDave
Worth EVERY penny. I've NEVER been cold in my Canada Goose parka.Quote:
Originally Posted by LondonDave
BTW, there's an old expression "The poor pay twice".
Think of it this way, you buy a Canada Goose jacket for $700. It lasts you 10 years (or more if you take good care of it), that's only $70 a year to STAY WARM.
I just bought a pair of Baffin "snow monster" -75 boots. They cost me (including tax) $200. My buddy couldn't believe I was spending that much.
I'm only going to wear them for ice fishing. They should last me close to 10 years. That's only $20 a year for warmth and quality.
In the long run, it's smart shopping.