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Sitka pants/bibs

Postby Lefty » 12 20, 2015 •  [Post 1]

I never thought I would be in the market to purchase any Sitka gear. However a hunting friend has become a dealer for Sitka, And I have some goose decoys he wants. My desert pants arent practical, super lightweight and almost yellow in color.
This year I hunted in heavy breathable rain gear or $5.00 Walmart cotton pants with marino wool during elk and moose hunt.
Since my belly sicks out beyond my waist, and I have older man no- butt, and a back pack pushing down my pants, then my shirts pull out. So I really need suspenders on bibs or pants for my 40 inch waist,.. and bigger belly ;) . My doc keeps telling me to loose weight,.. that doesnt seem to happen
I would rather have a pant or bib that isnt too warm for archery hunting.
I really need cargo or deep pockets on pants. So from Sitka what are your suggestions for September mountain hunting
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Re: Sitka pants/bibs

Postby husky390 » 12 20, 2015 •  [Post 2]

I would recommend trying on some Sitka gear before buying. They're athletic cut (read; for skinny guys) so you may have to go up a size. I'd also recommend shirts that are cut longer to eliminate them pulling up.
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Re: Sitka pants/bibs

Postby Indian Summer » 12 21, 2015 •  [Post 3]

The Sitka Timberline is THE way to go. They are their Mountain Pants on steroids as their ads say. Waterproof seat and knees and kneepads which the Mountain pants also have. They come with suspenders so there you go. I love mine. I can't believe they don't have a single tear or even some kind of snag n the material. Holding up very well.
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Re: Sitka pants/bibs

Postby Lefty » 12 21, 2015 •  [Post 4]

Thanks guys
Im trading a dozen used goose decoys for a new pair of Timberlines
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Re: Sitka pants/bibs

Postby Dr. Rx » 12 27, 2015 •  [Post 5]

x2 on timberlines...pretty hard to beat.


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