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Hunting Parka Recommendations Requested
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01/02/15 09:51 AM
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Waterproof and windbreaker lined parka recommendations are requested. Do not need zip out liner. Thanks
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Re: Hunting Parka Recommendations Requested
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01/04/15 02:51 AM
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Re: Hunting Parka Recommendations Requested
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01/04/15 03:02 AM
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That's a pretty specific garment. Maybe explains the lack of recommendations.
"All-in-one" parkas are not my cup of tea as they tend to be both heavy and bulky. Plus, the only truly "waterproof" garments are shells/rain gear designed as such. IMO the better way to go for all but arctic cold conditions is layering with base, mid-layer, and outer layer/shell. A good down or quality synthetic fill jacket over a quality base layer will keep you warm in most any conditions without all the bulk. Use the shell as needed for added warmth/wind breaking/precip protection.
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Re: Hunting Parka Recommendations Requested
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01/04/15 03:37 AM
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DQ Kid
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I was lucky to have purchased the Field & Stream, 3 in 1 Parka from Dick's 3 seasons ago on clearance, paid $29.99, regularly priced at $179.99. Absolute warmest jacket and waterproof that I have ever worn. Have had to take it off while up in tripod in 30s degree weather. Best buy I've ever made for hunting apparel.
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Re: Hunting Parka Recommendations Requested
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01/04/15 03:53 AM
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As much as I hate to say it I have a parka from Bass Pro. It is the red head brand and has been great. I think it is 5 or so years old now. Has a inner and outter jacket that zips together. The outer is wind and water proof. Works really well in cold weather and wind.
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Re: Hunting Parka Recommendations Requested
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01/04/15 04:22 AM
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That's a pretty specific garment. Maybe explains the lack of recommendations.
"All-in-one" parkas are not my cup of tea as they tend to be both heavy and bulky. Plus, the only truly "waterproof" garments are shells/rain gear designed as such. IMO the better way to go for all but arctic cold conditions is layering with base, mid-layer, and outer layer/shell. A good down or quality synthetic fill jacket over a quality base layer will keep you warm in most any conditions without all the bulk. Use the shell as needed for added warmth/wind breaking/precip protection. I agree...Good advice
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Re: Hunting Parka Recommendations Requested
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01/12/15 05:25 AM
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Lone Ranger
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Bass Pro Red Head brand Extreme Elements parka and pants. I have had for several years and it works great. Used in Colorado in snow, rain, etc and very happy with it. Completely waterproof and very warm.
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Re: Hunting Parka Recommendations Requested
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01/12/15 02:03 PM
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What's primary use going to be?
Reason I ask is you have long and you have wader cut jackets.
There are a lot of good jackets out there.
To be truely water proof make sure it is critically seam sealed.
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Re: Hunting Parka Recommendations Requested
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01/13/15 02:45 AM
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I bought the Cabelas bowhunter SST set last year and I joke with my wife that it is like a big warm hug whenever I wear it. Spent 11 hrs a day in a stand hunting this New Jersey bear season in Dec and stayed warm. And it is scent loc...
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Re: Hunting Parka Recommendations Requested
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01/14/15 07:09 AM
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Hirogen
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Need more info like location (i.e. Texas Panhandle Cold or Arctic Circle February Cold).
Best to go with layers like was already stated and add/subtract as needed.
My +40 to -40 rig:
Polypropylene long underwear and long sleeve thermals Medium weight fleece long sleeves Heavy Weight fleece pants Down Mountaineering pants Heavy Fleece Sweater Down Mountaineering Parka Gore-Tex Proshell Jacket and Pants Fleece Balaclava Beaver fur hat
Optional: Bottle of Scotch.
If you have a pack with you than layers can be added/removed as weather changes and it will keep you comfortable from +40 to -40. Isn't cheap though (>$1500 for quality everything). Plus you better add another $4-500 for good boots and gloves/mitts.
You can do it for a lot less if say it's a +40 to 0 rig or if you are not worried about having to survive a night outside if a freak storm rolls in.
Last edited by Hirogen; 01/14/15 07:10 AM.
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Re: Hunting Parka Recommendations Requested
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01/15/15 06:52 PM
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Not sure if this will help, but here goes anyway:
My favorite overcoat is a USGI ECWCS goretex jacket. It is waterproof, windproof, and works great if you layer underneath it. For example I'll wear an undershirt, then put on a fairly tight fitting Reebok fleece 1/4 zip, then put on my loose fitting full zip Redhead fleece, and if it is cold enough, or raining, I'll add the ECWCS goretex jacket. If it is simply raining and I don't need the cold protection, I'll wear a long sleeve t-shirt under the goretex ECWCS jacket. It has worked very well for me, and you can pick them up online for between $50-100 depending on size and condition.
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Re: Hunting Parka Recommendations Requested
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01/16/15 12:25 AM
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Kingpin
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I generally layer but if it is really COLD I pull out my Cabelas MTO50 Whitetail Extreme. Couple of weekends it was 35 degrees and drizzling but I just wore a long sleeve tshirt under it and was warm.
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Re: Hunting Parka Recommendations Requested
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01/20/15 01:12 AM
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NTXR
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I really like my 4 in 1 jacket from Cabelas. I wear multiple layers underneath and only use the liner for the jacket when it get really cold. The shell does a really good job of keeping the wind and rain out.
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Re: Hunting Parka Recommendations Requested
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01/20/15 01:14 AM
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DQ Kid
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I was lucky to have purchased the Field & Stream, 3 in 1 Parka from Dick's 3 seasons ago on clearance, paid $29.99, regularly priced at $179.99. Absolute warmest jacket and waterproof that I have ever worn. Have had to take it off while up in tripod in 30s degree weather. Best buy I've ever made for hunting apparel. In 20s degree weather I have to simply wear a short sleeve shirt underneath otherwise I will be a sweaty mess. Warmest/waterproof parka I've ever had period.
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