From: Justin
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Date: 02-Dec-18 |
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It’s late season. What do you guys wear under your heater body suits?
Justin
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From: Kanati
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Date: 02-Dec-18 |
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Had mine for 5 years . The coldest I ve been in is -4. That day I wore poly base layer top and bottom, merino wool base layer over that cotton camo pants. Upper body light wool sweater,hoodie and fleece vest. Feet had thin wool socks and 800 gram rubber boots. Wool face mask and wool hat.
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From: Andy Man
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Date: 02-Dec-18 |
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Old Spice? :>)
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From: Justin
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Date: 02-Dec-18 |
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I’ve tried wearing my cabelas fleece bibs and parka under it
Too cramped=cold
I start with first light base layers
Thinking I need less under it than I’ve been using
Going to try my ground blind the rest of the season=less wind!!
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From: Bryce
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Date: 02-Dec-18 |
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I wore my cold weather layers both base and outer, plus my coat!
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From: Woods Walker
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Date: 02-Dec-18 |
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Uh....asbestos for when it catches on fire? ;-)
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From: Wild Bill
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Date: 02-Dec-18 |
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So do you pack other clothes to wear when you track, gut and drag the deer out?
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From: kenn1320
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Date: 02-Dec-18 |
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I dress like I'm hunting in weather in the 40's. This keeps me from getting too hot walking out, but the cold wind doesn't freeze me. Also when I pop out to shoot I have a few minutes before getting super cold. The hbs actually works so well you need to let air out once in awhile or moisture will build up. Also make sure it's big enough so your not touching much of it. Like when sitting your knees can feel the cold of its tight there.
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From: MAGICMAN
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Date: 02-Dec-18 |
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For me it's a lightweight pair of base layers, normal pants and a hoodie. You will burn up if you wear to much.
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From: StickandString
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Date: 03-Dec-18 |
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What temperatures are you guys hunting in when using the HBS? Also, how do you keep warm when getting to your stand if you are wearing lighter weight clothes when in the HBS? I live on the prairie and wind chill is a factor much of the time. Do you wear heavier clothes walking in then shed those when you arrive at your stand?
I have been thinking about getting a HBS for use when temps are single digits and below zero.
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From: DanaC
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Date: 03-Dec-18 |
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I imagine that you'd just wear a windbreaker walking in, over your middle layers. Shed that, get in the bag.
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From: Justin
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Date: 03-Dec-18 |
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Ok
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From: ground hunter
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Date: 03-Dec-18 |
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I use mine once we get about 15 and below,,,,, frigid weather is what I need to move deer here,,,, I wear a base layer, light pants and a hoodie on the way in Get to the stand, put it on, all set....
shoot a deer, take it off roll it up,,,,,, I have cached it up in the trees in the woods, taking a deer out, coming back the next day to get it......
depends on where I am at,,,,, I have never sat in anything warmer, I love mine,,,,,,,
right now weather is mild and stable in the low 20's, with little wind
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From: George D. Stout
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Date: 03-Dec-18 |
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Do they come with accessory plugs for heating coffee or charging your phone? You would think.
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From: Justin
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Date: 03-Dec-18 |
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Ha!!
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From: Justin
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Date: 03-Dec-18 |
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Dress lightly.
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From: TrapperKayak
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Date: 03-Dec-18 |
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What is a 'heater body suit'? LOL! I eat food with plenty of calories to stay warm. It works. I wear wool, layered, and fleece. I stood in the wind for three hours two days in a row over Thanksgiving week at around zero both mornings, and now 20 feels warm, literally. Just dress accordingly. The day I need a battery powered suit to stay warm is the day I lie in 'State'...;) I will say my fingers got numb in the rubber gloves when I gutted out a doe TG morning, to the point where they hurt when they started warming up again. But I use that kind of condition to acclimate for a more reasonable temp, around 25 -30F, and now I over heat easily at 30+F. It all depends on the individual. Not everyone is the same, this just works for me.
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From: PeteA
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Date: 03-Dec-18 |
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How long of and extension cord is needed!
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From: Justin
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Date: 03-Dec-18 |
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The HBS is just one way to go.
I have another item similar but in predator camo.
Both allow me to stay on stand longer than anything else and not sweat.
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From: Orion
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Date: 03-Dec-18 |
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I don't own one, but have looked into them. They do have a web site. There's no batteries, electricity involved, just a wind blocking, insulated "tent" that you wear.
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From: South Farm
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Date: 03-Dec-18 |
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Had one, very warm but every other aspect of it made me dislike it, so I sold it. Hard to get in, hard to keep on, very bulky, dangerous as heck in a stand, cumbersome to pack in, and requires WAY TOO MUCH movement unzipping and reaching for your gun/bow...which for obvious reasons has to hang on a hook. The only way I'd ever own one again is if all I hunted out of was a fixed box blind.
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From: ground hunter
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Date: 03-Dec-18 |
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for those who have no clue, the HBS has no batteries etc geesh
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From: Justin
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Date: 03-Dec-18 |
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Lol
Well said!
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From: tecum-tha
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Date: 03-Dec-18 |
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I have an HBS myself and the overall idea is good, but the drawback is the windbreaker layer and most likely the brand of used insulation: https://youtu.be/VGBgPmJtnP4?t=7
The windbreaking layer will act like a moisture barrier. That will keep you warm and toasty but also slightly moist on the inside (your body moisture cannot escape).
https://youtu.be/vlf1NmaFnBc
If you open the suit up for a shot, the clothes you wear will now be slightly moist and the wind will now cool you down very very rapidly. I don't know the brand of insulation they use, but they quilt the garment pretty heavily and I think it is just chopped staple fiberfill, but I think it is thinsulate....
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From: kenn1320
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Date: 03-Dec-18 |
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Wow lots of anti technology guys bashing a product they know nothing about. To the guy using rubber gloves to gut deer...that ain't trad. Lol
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From: Babysaph
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Date: 03-Dec-18 |
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Why would you think that George? Some guys sit and don't roam around scaring all the deer..lol
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From: dean
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Date: 03-Dec-18 |
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I have been looking around on the web at the socks, there is a considerable price spread for the same products.
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From: George D. Stout
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Date: 03-Dec-18 |
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I wouldn't feel to bad for us clueless ones how don't blow money on electric suits. We do just fine with our old school clothes and we don't need to worry about the current not running to keep the fire lit.
JR, most guys sit. Likely 90% or more than that. That's why they get cold and need heater suits. Que sera, sera.
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From: Babysaph
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Date: 03-Dec-18 |
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You are right..gotta do what you have to do to sit and wait on em., gotta tough it out,,
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From: tagalong2
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Date: 03-Dec-18 |
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When it gets that cold I stay home.
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From: indianalongbowshoote
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Date: 03-Dec-18 |
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Agree with Shawn I have the Stand Hunter bibs and parka and they are like sitting in your house when its 17 deg out and windy.. all I wear under them is 2 poly pro thin layering shirts and long underwear. If you wear them when its above 25-30 deg just your body heat almost makes you too hot.. downside to them is you can not wear them to your stand unless you leave everything unzipped and even then they are hot, plus they are heavy.
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From: DanaC
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Date: 04-Dec-18 |
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'Moisture management' is essential whatever you wear. I like inner layers that dry easily, like polyester or poly propylene. Middle layer of wool will draw moisture away from the poly. Difficult to dry but great on a damp day.
If you overheat and sweat you *must* 'air out' even if you chill temporarily. A snack, cup of coffee etc. will warm you back up.
I used to hike in just a poly undershirt and a synthetic-filled coat. When I'd get back to the truck I'd take off the coat and *steam* would be coming off the undershirt. I'd be cold - but dry - in a minute or two. Finish the last of the hot coffee and drive home.
When walking to a stand I will pack in heavy layers, dress after I'm there. But I thnk it's better to slip in at first 'shooting light' and don't overheat to begin with. (Plus you get to sleep an extra twenty minutes ;-) )
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From: tecum-tha
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Date: 04-Dec-18 |
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@DanaC: If you get warm or do physical work, you open the top to "air out", this is correct. But: You will only get a chill if you wear tight against your skin underwear. Fishnets will eliminate the vapor condensing in the layer on your skin, that's why you won't get a chill. Also adds a warm layer of insualting air. Does not take on mositure, thus does not stink and is featherlight. Wool traps moisture, as well as cotton, but has the ability to still be somewhat warm when wet. Climashield insulation will work 100% when wet as it does not loose loft, dries quick and is the ideal next layer laminated to fabric which does not soak up moisture, like nylon or polypropylen. Wear a fishnet under your poly and you will be surprised....
Eliminate that "I'd be cold-but dry-in a minute or two"
This is the combined product: https://www.brynje-shop.com/en/sportswear~c263/brynje-arctic-double-shirt-10400320-p15905
But it can be layered up of course: The equal is a fishnet longarm shirt under a looser fit merino wool baselayer. I would leave the merino wool away, and use a climashield liner jacket over the fishnets... Allows moisture to get away from your body but insulates the warm air layer next to your skin.
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From: The Night Stalker
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Date: 04-Dec-18 |
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I have three of them. I never had any problems with moisture. I like to wear polar fleece because it is quiet and I also have a vest that has pockets sewn on the inside that holds hand warmers for extra warmth when it gets really cold. I have also sewn buttons up top with flex cord because the zipper wants to slide down. I made one into a ghille.
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From: DanaC
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Date: 04-Dec-18 |
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Roland, I wore fishnet shirts 30+ years ago, can't find them any more. Do you have a source?
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From: Wapiti - - M. S.
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Date: 05-Dec-18 |
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Interested in those fishnet shirts also !
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From: DanaC
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Date: 05-Dec-18 |
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(With a bit of searching) I see Brynje sells them. Not cheap but looks like good quality. Back when I wore them I found them very versatile and comfortable for a wide range of temps.
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From: DanaC
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Date: 05-Dec-18 |
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Bonus - they have a US web site. I don't read Norwegian or understand dollar-euro conversions ;-)
https://www.brynjeusa.com/
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From: tecum-tha
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Date: 05-Dec-18 |
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Try Wiggy's in Grand Junction CO. They also have the lamilite liner vests and liner jackets and a lot of other good stuff. Prices are much more reasonable than most people think.
Fishnets do not stretch, I normally wear between a XL and 2 XL Hanes T-Shirt from wally World, but need a 4XL fishnet from Wiggys.
Another source is fishnetsshirt.com
Slightly smaller openings, but not bad,especially on sale.
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From: Babysaph
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Date: 05-Dec-18 |
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I'd wear KOM
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From: MStyles
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Date: 09-Dec-18 |
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On etsy - $12.00
Mens Fishnet Shirt Vintage Royal Danish Army Military Wafer Top Tank Top, Muscle Tank Top, Outdoor Men Baseleyer
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From: Justin
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Date: 13-Dec-18 |
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Thanks for all the replies!
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From: JLBSparks
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Date: 13-Dec-18 |
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Safety harness.
-Joe
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