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Early Season West (30-80 Degrees)Updated 21 days ago


Please take a look at the recommendations below that will work great for your early-season western hunting needs this year and in the future! We mainly hunt elk and deer in ID, MT, WY, UT, and NV. All the pieces below will work great for the big temperature swings and unpredictable weather that hunters face in the early season.


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(Temp Range 30-80° F)


Tops:

Wick Long Sleeve Crew Or Wick Short Sleeve (At least 2 for multi-day trips)

Yuma Hoody/Crew/LS (if you prefer quick-drying synthetic clothing)

Kiln Hoody or Navigator Hoody

Brooks Down Sweater (perfect for hunts when it's only cold when the sun is down)

Vapor Stormlight Rain Jacket


Charge Vest (if hunters orange is required by law!)


Bottoms:

Trace 5 Pocket Pant (incredibly breathable, lightweight, and quiet)

Or

308 Pants (If you need a more durable pant for year-round use, the 308 is your pant)

Wick Long Boxer Briefs

Yuma Synthetic Boxer Brief (if you prefer fast-drying synthetic clothing)

Kiln Zip Off Long John **Mid to late September when morning and evening temperatures are around freezing.**

Boundary Stormtight Rain Pant


Accessories:

Early Season Wool Sock (2-3 pairs for multi-day trips)

Merino Beanie

Aerowool Neck Gaiter (Provides concealment and warmth)

Trace Hat/ Trace Boonie Hat (for the best sun protection!)

AeroWool Touch Liner Glove

Traverse Gaiters

Flex Field Belt

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