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    I bought the Columbia parka and bibs. They are waterproof, quiet, and super warm. They use their Omni-heat technology, that looks like foil. It's awesome. I bought a set for my dad and he loves it.

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    I agree with Columbia gear parka and bibs. I use my waterfowl set for ice fishing and last year was warm in -40 plus wind. Quality is good and the stand behind the product

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    Quote Originally Posted by topher View Post
    I hunt commando.
    and that's why you hunt alone .!!!!!!!! you must have a best friend bear in the bush .!!!!

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    I am also going to be getting a new get up. My old golden retreiver bibs have had it. Ive been taping the leg zippers shut for the last two seasons. I bought a Remington 3 in one jacket......if anyone is in need of butt wipe you can have it, it is terribly noisy when you start to get below zero let alone the last sit I had this year at -19.
    How is it one careless cigarette can cause a forest fire, but it takes a whole box of matches to light a campfire?

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    I took to wearing coveralls a few years back...big and loose fitting so I could layer Long Johns and polar fleece hoodies etc underneath. I picked up a nice pair from Cabela's that are great for sitting in a tree stand late season when the sky is grey/white behind you.

    Last edited by MikePal; January 6th, 2015 at 05:55 AM.

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    I've got the cabelas silent suede bibs and coat. It's pricey. Waterproof and windproof. Had it for 3 seasons. It is really good stuff but for late season archery, its noisy. I would buy it again. I hunt with guys who are always complaining about being cold. I'm never cold. Second season of bp was nasty this year. I never got cold on post or sitting in a lawn chair. When I say it's noisy, if you see the deer first, you will be fine.

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    Look into browning full curl wool if you can find it. Wool is the way to go.

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    London Dave ... I bought the Red Head 3 in 1 Cold Weather Parka from Bass Pro this fall. Let me tell you that camo jacket was quiet, lots of convenient pockets, zipped up over chin, and was warm !!!
    Underneath I wore my long johns and a camo wick proof long sleeve shirt ... Late in December I had 6 all day sits under a tree with snow all around and on me and the jacket never failed.
    Price was in my budget and glad I bought it. Just my story and it may help or not. All the best !

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    Quote Originally Posted by oaknut View Post
    I am also going to be getting a new get up. My old golden retreiver bibs have had it. Ive been taping the leg zippers shut for the last two seasons. I bought a Remington 3 in one jacket......if anyone is in need of butt wipe you can have it, it is terribly noisy when you start to get below zero let alone the last sit I had this year at -19.
    I have the exact same coat and yes, they are noisy! After a while I ended up tossing the inner layer aside and now just use the waterproof shell. I started wearing a heavy layer of wool plus my base layer underneath instead. Not nearly as noisy, warmer and less bulky. You can find good wool shirts and coats at second-hand or surplus stores for way less money than these coats are worth.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MikePal View Post
    I took to wearing coveralls a few years back...big and loose fitting so I could layer Long Johns and polar fleece hoodies etc underneath. I picked up a nice pair from Cabela's that are great for sitting in a tree stand late season when the sky is grey/white behind you.
    Mike, glad you weighed in with that one.

    I've always steered away from a "one garment" solution. I regard the outer as just the wind / rain / snow stop. And layer up accordingly underneath. I still do wear a parka for hunting, but it's lightly insulated.

    I've always found layering with poly / merino wool, plus polar fleece, then outer was the best way to keep warm, without sweating and getting a chill once you stop moving.
    "Camo" is perfectly acceptable as a favorite colour.

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