Underarmor for hunting

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Under Armour for hunting

Has anyone tried this for hunting yet ? It's pretty expensive. I have a couple of sets of regular polypro long underwear, but could use another base layer set for my annual deer hunting trip. The weather will most likely be cold and we'll be doing a lot of alternate hiking and sitting while hunting in the mountains. I'd like to know if Under Armour would be worth the cost. Thanks.
 
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Hey Mantis used some Under Armour this past May in Africa I know may sound wierd but africa gets pretty cold in the Mornings. It seemed to work pretty good it was comfortable to wear I removed it as the day warmed up. So thats just my experience with them wish you the best whatever you choose.

Happy Hunting!!!
 
My desert country temperatures during mule deer season can range from the middle 20s at sunrise to the 70s or even 80s in early afternoon.

I've found that layered outerwear is the most convenient, plus a daypack.

For early morning sitting, I wear a tee-shirt, a wool shirt and a down jacket. Thermal undies under loose pants. If I'm gonna do a lot of walking, I'll skip the longhandles and take a blanket to the sitting-spot.

As soon as I start walking, off comes the down jacket. I generally can be comfortable with the shirt by just rolling the sleeves and undoing the top buttons. Generally, my legs don't overheat from the thermal longhandles unless it gets above 70--and these help a little bit against thorns.

If I've really had my mind awake at daylight, I'll wear an ear-flap insulated cap while sitting, and then switch to a lighter gimme-cap whie walking.

:), Art
 
there is other alternatives other than the name brand U.A. Any of the close fitting dry-fit gear will work great. Its not primaririly a warth layer, but more of a moisture mover. Keeps sweat form sitting on your skin. That helps heat you or cool you depending on what the situation is.
 
I've been holding off buying some yet, but have some buddies who wear it under their body armor, professionally. They say it really is all it's hyped to be. Most of 'em have gone on to buy several sets. The secret is keeping you cool so you don't overheat during exertion, and wicking the sweat when you do heat up, so that when you finally get to your ambush point, you don't find yourself sitting in your own cooling sweat.

Without it, I tend to do as Art suggests (big surprise there, right?): layers on the body and more layers in the pack, keeping careful track to never have on too many, and adding more as needed.
 
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