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I'm a cheap skate, but I'm looking for something warmer than I have. Just been wearing a fleece vest under my hunting jacket, but i got a little chilly this season. I normally wear a light shirt, vest and jacket on the stand. I usually wear the vest on my walk in. But,, i don't want anything bulky under my jacket, that's why I'm thinking packable. I'm open to suggestions. Any recommendations??
 
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32 degree heat. They have packable vests and light jackets. I wear their lightweight base layers a lot. I bought the vests for my daughter and she loves them. Pretty decent products for the price. Go to their website they have sales several times a year and free shipping after 32 dollar order.
 
Stumpsitter said:
32 degree heat. They have packable vests and light jackets. I wear their lightweight base layers a lot. I bought the vests for my daughter and she loves them. Pretty decent products for the price. Go to their website they have sales several times a year and free shipping after 32 dollar order.
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I was gonna say check out 32 degrees. I received an email from them yesterday and there were a couple of vests for less than $20. I don't have one but a couple of other things from them and have been pleased.
 
32 degrees is usually synthetic vs. down.

I would get either one of those at Midway or Amazon.
 
I've got a couple of those 32 degree vests. While they are warm, they're too loud for my liking. If I'm trying to slip through the woods or brush, it is really loud with its synthetic exterior. Once in a tree or blind it's a nice addition. I usually keep one packed in the a bag or backpack.
 
hillbillyfab said:
I've got a couple of those 32 degree vests. While they are warm, they're too loud for my liking. If I'm trying to slip through the woods or brush, it is really loud with its synthetic exterior. Once in a tree or blind it's a nice addition. I usually keep one packed in the a bag or backpack.
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They using them as a layer under a coat
 
Make sure your undershirt is synthetic/poly. Once I quit wearing any cotton, hunting became much more comfortable.
Wicking layer (one of those lightweight fishing shirts) Then fleece, then outer jacket when I get to the stand. If its really cold I skip the outer jacket and put on coveralls when I get to the stand.
 
DMD said:
I'm actually looking at that vest. Unless I see something more interesting, I'm going to order that i think. Do you have that vest? Thanks.
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I don't have the vest, but I have that model's down jacket. I caught it deeply discounted a few years ago and I'm happy for the price.
 
Welp...i stepped outside of my cheapness and purchased a vest. I bought the Cabela's Wooltimate vest. Got a $20 coupon code and free shipping, so i got it for $69.99 plus tax. I think this will do exactly what I need and last me the rest of my life. I'm having guilt complex though, i don't think I've ever spent so much on a piece of deer hunting clothes in 40 years of hunting 😂😂

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DMD said:
Welp...i stepped outside of my cheapness and purchased a vest. I bought the Cabela's Wooltimate vest. Got a $20 coupon code and free shipping, so i got it for $69.99 plus tax. I think this will do exactly what I need and last me the rest of my life. I'm having guilt complex though, i don't think I've ever spent so much on a piece of deer hunting clothes in 40 years of hunting 😂😂

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I have one of these, and they are really nice and warm.
 
Hillbilly Hunter said:
Look into the Columbia Omi-Heat Vests. They have a reflective lining that reflects your body heat back to your body.
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I got one of these last year and they are definitely great for warmth but I cannot wear it to stand as it will burn you up!
 
Big Pop said:
I got one of these last year and they are definitely great for warmth but I cannot wear it to stand as it will burn you up!
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Well..i wondered about wearing it to the stand. Guess I'll be carrying something else to the stand 😂
 
I wear a vest but didn't buy it in camo so I can wear it anytime it's cold. I have several colors of goose down vest. I'm a cheapskate. I wear goose down underwear purchased several years ago and a wool sweater with fleece lined jeans and an IWOM Suit when it gets cold. I will not spend any more days freezing my butt off. It's heavy to pack in (all my clothes and food) but I am comfortable. I believe you will like that vest. I wear a long sleeve shirt and change into my under armor and hunting clothes when I get to my stand. I sweat terribly and have to dry off with a towel before I change.
 
Lone Hunter said:
I wear a vest but didn't buy it in camo so I can wear it anytime it's cold. I have several colors of goose down vest. I'm a cheapskate. I wear goose down underwear purchased several years ago and a wool sweater with fleece lined jeans and an IWOM Suit when it gets cold. I will not spend any more days freezing my butt off. It's heavy to pack in (all my clothes and food) but I am comfortable. I believe you will like that vest. I wear a long sleeve shirt and change into my under armor and hunting clothes when I get to my stand. I sweat terribly and have to dry off with a towel before I change.
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I dress extremely light walking in. I carry a climber with a backpack strapped to it. Backpack has all my stand clothes strapped to it. I look like a homeless person with everything I own strapped to my back. I just wear lightest weight silky base layer, t shirt, vest and regular camo pants, and non-insulated boots. I don't get sweaty on the walk. I make sure of it. Once I'm in the tree, i put a lightweight insulated jacket on and (if it's cold) i have a "Warm Bag". It's like a 3/4 length camo sleeping bag with denier on the bottom where your feet are and suspenders. It is best thing i ever bought for hunting. Keeps my feet and legs warm and covers about halfway up my torso.
 
DMD said:
I dress extremely light walking in. I carry a climber with a backpack strapped to it. Backpack has all my stand clothes strapped to it. I look like a homeless person with everything I own strapped to my back. I just wear lightest weight silky base layer, t shirt, vest and regular camo pants, and non-insulated boots. I don't get sweaty on the walk. I make sure of it. Once I'm in the tree, i put a lightweight insulated jacket on and (if it's cold) i have a "Warm Bag". It's like a 3/4 length camo sleeping bag with denier on the bottom where your feet are and suspenders. It is best thing i ever bought for hunting. Keeps my feet and legs warm and covers about halfway up my torso. I rarely get cold, but noticed this year, on windy days, I got pretty cold. That's why i decided to upgrade on the vest.
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My problem is I start sweating anytime I do any type of exertion. I can walk from the bedroom upstairs to the great room downstairs and I will be sweating. I utterly hate summer as I have to change clothes often or wear sweaty clothes which I can't stand. Like you going hunting I look like I'm taking the homeless camp with me but dress light and carry a beach towel in a big sealed bag. I don't even wear a hat walking in as it will be soaked in perspiration if I do and that is not walking fast. The wool sweater and goose down made all the difference on packing light. The IWOM bag stops the wind and is pretty water proof. The IWOM bag encapsulates from your feet to your head and I have never been cold since I bought it. It is designed for Canadian weather.You can roll it up like a sleeping bag and strap it down and it by itself is plenty warm most of our hunting days. I feel it's better to have too many clothes than not enough because I am going to be comfortable.
 
Lone Hunter said:
My problem is I start sweating anytime I do any type of exertion. I can walk from the bedroom upstairs to the great room downstairs and I will be sweating. I utterly hate summer as I have to change clothes often or wear sweaty clothes which I can't stand. Like you going hunting I look like I'm taking the homeless camp with me but dress light and carry a beach towel in a big sealed bag. I don't even wear a hat walking in as it will be soaked in perspiration if I do and that is not walking fast. The wool sweater and goose down made all the difference on packing light. The IWOM bag stops the wind and is pretty water proof. The IWOM bag encapsulates from your feet to your head and I have never been cold since I bought it. It is designed for Canadian weather.You can roll it up like a sleeping bag and strap it down and it by itself is plenty warm most of our hunting days. I feel it's better to have too many clothes than not enough because I am going to be comfortable.
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The IWOM is really nice. I had one once. Bought it from a guy on tndeer. And i think I sold it to someone on here. I just never used it. But, they are super nice. The key to staying warm is staying dry. Or, like you, drying off and changing clothes.
 
I wear one that's camo on one side and orange on the other. I've worn one for years. Of course I've had several different ones due to zipper breaking. But I like it the orange side so I can wear it keeping warm and pack in the jacket for when I get to my location. Rural kings last place I got one.
 

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