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Corrugate Foundry Pants Vs Catalyst Foundry PantsUpdated 23 days ago

Choosing between the Corrugate and Catalyst Foundry Pants comes down to one key thing: matching your gear to the conditions you’ll face. While both are built to handle tough hunts and offer standout durability, they each bring a different set of strengths to the table. Let’s break it down so you can pick the pant that best fits your hunt.

Corrugate Foundry: The Do-It-All Workhorse

If you're looking for versatility across a wide range of temperatures and terrain, the Corrugate Foundry Pant is hard to beat. Built from a stretch nylon fabric with reinforced high-wear areas, it’s designed to flex with your movement and hold up over long days afield. These pants thrive in mid to late-season conditions, especially in temperature ranges from 20–65 degrees.

Keep in mind: stretch nylon means a bit more noise, so if silence is key to your hunt, that’s something to consider. But on the upside, they dump heat well thanks to half-length side leg zips, and include removable knee pads—ideal for spot-and-stalk or saddle hunting setups.

Catalyst Foundry: Cold-Weather Comfort and Stealth

For late-season hunts in cold, wet conditions, the Catalyst Foundry Pant is your go-to. This soft-shell pant is fleece-lined for warmth, with water-resistant panels on the knees and seat to keep you dry when the ground is anything but. It's designed for colder hunts in temps below 45 degrees, where staying warm and quiet is key.

The Catalyst is quieter than the Corrugate, making it a strong choice when stealth matters most. It also features full-length leg zips for superior heat venting when you’re on the move, and comes with removable knee pads just like the Corrugate.

Which One’s Right for You?

  • Choose Corrugate Foundry if you need a tough, breathable, and flexible pant that can handle a broad range of temps and terrain.

  • Go with Catalyst Foundry when you’re facing cold, wet, and late-season hunts where warmth and silence are top priorities.

Both pants are purpose-built to perform—so the best choice comes down to your hunting style and the conditions you’ll be tackling.

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