How to stay cool opening weekend?
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How to stay cool opening weekend?
Hey all,
Here's a question that isn't talked about much. We always talk about how to stay warm during the rut and late season. What are tips, clothes, etc. could be used in the early season to keep cool? In typical beast fashion, walking several miles to stand locations and struggle keeping cool, especially in marshes. I do the common sense things of staying hydrated, talking breaks to the stand, and wearing light clothing, any thoughts of any thing that could improve the situation? Such as base layers or breathable clothing...
Thanks!
Here's a question that isn't talked about much. We always talk about how to stay warm during the rut and late season. What are tips, clothes, etc. could be used in the early season to keep cool? In typical beast fashion, walking several miles to stand locations and struggle keeping cool, especially in marshes. I do the common sense things of staying hydrated, talking breaks to the stand, and wearing light clothing, any thoughts of any thing that could improve the situation? Such as base layers or breathable clothing...
Thanks!
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Re: How to stay cool opening weekend?
If it's real warm and your hunting marshes it doesn't matter how light you dress because you will likely be a sweaty mess before you even get set up. Just gotta tough it out and keep pushing on. I bring plenty of water to stay hydrated and a Thermacell to battle the always present skeeters.
I like to wear very thin loose fitting clothing. Under Armour Heat Gear breathable top with Predator Adrenaline pants. These are so thin it almost feels like your wearing nothing and slightest breeze blows right thru to keep you cool. Best part is they never feel wet as they dry almost immediately.
I get a kick out of some people who try to be scent free in hot weather hunting marshes and swamps.....it's just not possible.
I like to wear very thin loose fitting clothing. Under Armour Heat Gear breathable top with Predator Adrenaline pants. These are so thin it almost feels like your wearing nothing and slightest breeze blows right thru to keep you cool. Best part is they never feel wet as they dry almost immediately.
I get a kick out of some people who try to be scent free in hot weather hunting marshes and swamps.....it's just not possible.
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Re: How to stay cool opening weekend?
I wear those cheap head and wrist sweat bands. It doesn't keep u any cooler but keeps me from constantly moving wiping sweat out of my eyes
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Re: How to stay cool opening weekend?
I have a camelback hydration bladder backpack, between my back and the bladder I keep a ziplock baggie mixed of 1 cup rubbing alcohol and 3 cups water, when you freeze it it will not freeze solid due to the rubbing alcohol, but will remain ice cold for nearly 24 hours and keep the water in the bladder cold as well. Placing it between you and the bladder will keep you cool as well.
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Re: How to stay cool opening weekend?
First off, you will most likely sweat. Just so you're prepared. I like the dri-fit type t-shirts. They work best for me. Stay away from cotton, it will just get wet and stay wet. Pants are tough, especially if you're wearing hip boots. The thinner the better. I just use army fatigues.
You could always pack another shirt, for once you're set-up.
You could always pack another shirt, for once you're set-up.
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Re: How to stay cool opening weekend?
Sweat. Sweat, and more sweat. I'm soaked before I get 200yds from the car. I bring water, wear a pair of camo jeans, similar t-shirt, hat, I wear an outer camo layer in marsh monster pattern. But put that on before I climb tree. Play the wind. Thermo cell and a bug headnet
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Re: How to stay cool opening weekend?
Boogieman1 wrote:I wear those cheap head and wrist sweat bands. It doesn't keep u any cooler but keeps me from constantly moving wiping sweat out of my eyes
Sold. I was walking out of the woods yesterday thinking I need one.
Newhunter wrote:I have a camelback hydration bladder backpack, between my back and the bladder I keep a ziplock baggie mixed of 1 cup rubbing alcohol and 3 cups water, when you freeze it it will not freeze solid due to the rubbing alcohol, but will remain ice cold for nearly 24 hours and keep the water in the bladder cold as well. Placing it between you and the bladder will keep you cool as well.
Great tip w the baggy though im going to research for something more trust worthy. One of those popped bags wouldn't be fun I assume. Im intrigued and going use it for summer scouting trips for sure.
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Re: How to stay cool opening weekend?
the guys pretty much have the bases covered in terms of what to wear... I would also say to give yourself extra time so you can walk slow and access your stand slowly, take a break on the way in, etc..helps you to keep cool and also make less noise
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Re: How to stay cool opening weekend?
Jungle boots instead of rubber boots. Lots of water, and a thermacell. Oh and the thinnest merino wool shirt I have, and a thin pair of pants.
I know I am going to get wet early season. Either from sweating or water. I just want a way to cool down in my stand, and be comfortable for the hunt.
I know I am going to get wet early season. Either from sweating or water. I just want a way to cool down in my stand, and be comfortable for the hunt.
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Re: How to stay cool opening weekend?
Just being mentally prepared for the heat, sweat, and uncomfortable feeling is huge. Bringing an extra shirt to change into helps.
Does anyone have any lightweight pants they can recommend? I mostly just wear jeans and change into something when I get to my tree...
Does anyone have any lightweight pants they can recommend? I mostly just wear jeans and change into something when I get to my tree...
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Re: How to stay cool opening weekend?
MN_DeerHunter wrote:Just being mentally prepared for the heat, sweat, and uncomfortable feeling is huge. Bringing an extra shirt to change into helps.
Does anyone have any lightweight pants they can recommend? I mostly just wear jeans and change into something when I get to my tree...
The pants that zip off at the knees are really lightweight and comfortable. I wear them kayaking and don't even zip them off. They dry very quickly as well. I got mine at Bass Pro.
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I wear my Fonzie Leather Jacket with nothing else...
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Re: How to stay cool opening weekend?
Newhunter wrote:I have a camelback hydration bladder backpack, between my back and the bladder I keep a ziplock baggie mixed of 1 cup rubbing alcohol and 3 cups water, when you freeze it it will not freeze solid due to the rubbing alcohol, but will remain ice cold for nearly 24 hours and keep the water in the bladder cold as well. Placing it between you and the bladder will keep you cool as well.
Aslo w the water bladder, fill it to the top w ice first then cold water. Makes for ice cold drinks most of the day. The best part is open the spicket and drip the cold water on your head makes for a fast cool down.
PS - they sell tactical water bladders that are small, .5 liter. I havent purchased one yet bc they are $50 or more.
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Re: How to stay cool opening weekend?
Thanks for all the feed back, will defiantly be using some of these ideas!
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Re: How to stay cool opening weekend?
Darkknight54 wrote:Newhunter wrote:I have a camelback hydration bladder backpack, between my back and the bladder I keep a ziplock baggie mixed of 1 cup rubbing alcohol and 3 cups water, when you freeze it it will not freeze solid due to the rubbing alcohol, but will remain ice cold for nearly 24 hours and keep the water in the bladder cold as well. Placing it between you and the bladder will keep you cool as well.
Aslo w the water bladder, fill it to the top w ice first then cold water. Makes for ice cold drinks most of the day. The best part is open the spicket and drip the cold water on your head makes for a fast cool down.
PS - they sell tactical water bladders that are small, .5 liter. I havent purchased one yet bc they are $50 or more.
Never thought about that Darkknight54. Nice tip!!
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