broodc2
Four Pointer
"Higher End" Apparel Discussion Thread (Kryptek, KUIU, Sitka Gear, First Lite, etc.)
I was hoping to start a discussion on these higher priced technical hunting clothing companies. I have bits and pieces of a few of them as gifts and such and have been thinking about investing in one or the other's "system" of layering. I wanted to hear from fellow NC hunters about this gear and your experiences with any of the product lines listed in the title.
PLEASE READ: Every person has their preference for what they spend their money on and how they perceive value. So I'd like to try to keep the non-objective brand and/or member bashing to a minimum. I know you can go to a surplus store, walmart, etc. and find clothing for a lot cheaper than these brands. You may think it foolish to spend so much money on clothing and I respect your opinion. But please do not post here if that's the case. Thank you everyone.
Now that I'm off the soap box, I was taking a hard look at Sitka Gear's Whitetail series. I like the versatility of the stratus line and I'd like to get the most versatile setup for the majority of hunting situations without buying everything. So using layering I guess that's anywhere from early season weather down to maybe the 20s. I could always call customer service but I'm hoping to hear some real life testimonies from you all that hunt predominately in the Carolinas. Are the higher prices justified by field-tested better warmth, wind protection, scent masking, bulk reduction, durability, functionality, etc. relative to the UA, cabelas stuff?
I was hoping to start a discussion on these higher priced technical hunting clothing companies. I have bits and pieces of a few of them as gifts and such and have been thinking about investing in one or the other's "system" of layering. I wanted to hear from fellow NC hunters about this gear and your experiences with any of the product lines listed in the title.
PLEASE READ: Every person has their preference for what they spend their money on and how they perceive value. So I'd like to try to keep the non-objective brand and/or member bashing to a minimum. I know you can go to a surplus store, walmart, etc. and find clothing for a lot cheaper than these brands. You may think it foolish to spend so much money on clothing and I respect your opinion. But please do not post here if that's the case. Thank you everyone.
Now that I'm off the soap box, I was taking a hard look at Sitka Gear's Whitetail series. I like the versatility of the stratus line and I'd like to get the most versatile setup for the majority of hunting situations without buying everything. So using layering I guess that's anywhere from early season weather down to maybe the 20s. I could always call customer service but I'm hoping to hear some real life testimonies from you all that hunt predominately in the Carolinas. Are the higher prices justified by field-tested better warmth, wind protection, scent masking, bulk reduction, durability, functionality, etc. relative to the UA, cabelas stuff?