Pants for the Mountain Hunter

ScottR

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Kryptek, Kuiu, Sitka, and First Lite all do. Not sure about Core 4.

Kuiu attack pants this past season.uploadfromtaptalk1396114634414.jpg


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sorry but i beg to differ, i had threads ripping out of my 189 dollar pants 4 days into my hunt, they were not water proof, the zipper broke on them. ive had jeans last longer through tougher hunting. in some things u deff get what u pay for but thats not true with all things.
 

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I just got some attack pants last year for Valentines day, they're super comfy, but definitely not great in the brush if it's wet. I also noticed that the blackberry vines really fray the bottoms, but it doesn't seem to effect them to bad yet. (great dry weather, early season pants) All that said, I still wear 10 year old dry plus pants and Wal-mart cotton (weather depending), because I can't pull the trigger on the high end pants if I want to go hunting! (maybe Christmas this year!) I always carry a super light pr. of rain pants and waterproof jacket though! I definitely wear wool or synthetic long johns, there's been times I would have been in big trouble with cotton!
 
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that would be great, and no sportsmans wouldnt take them back because the zipper was broke and threads around the "knee pad" area were popping out. but i did sell them on craigs and got enough to buy two pairs of pants i like. everyone has a prefrance but to me its not justified when not needed. i hunt hard when i hunt, im on my knees, im crawling, climbing rocks and to be honest, i have some kings camo thats has held up far better for far longer, granted the higher end ones were more comfortable they didnt make me a better hunter.
 

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that would be great, and no sportsmans wouldnt take them back because the zipper was broke and threads around the "knee pad" area were popping out. but i did sell them on craigs and got enough to buy two pairs of pants i like. everyone has a prefrance but to me its not justified when not needed. i hunt hard when i hunt, im on my knees, im crawling, climbing rocks and to be honest, i have some kings camo thats has held up far better for far longer, granted the higher end ones were more comfortable they didnt make me a better hunter.
Next time call the company, many times they will replace them.

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Im looking for some I can use early to mid season that dont cost an arm and a leg. Something that would replace blue jeans but not soak up water and be good to layer under.
 
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Would you guys be interested in a pant comparison thread or maybe even E news?
I think it would be great! Would it be possible for two different comparisons? Mid price range $75-$125, and then an upper price range for the higher end. I have been searching for pants recently and notice a lot are higher than the $100 that MM through out for a price. Saying that, I am interested in the higher end because I would like to know why they cost so much and if they are really worth extra money?
 

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Based on my experience, yes they are worth it. I can see what we can do, this might be a good youtube project.

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I dont doubt that the high end pants are worth the money, but also there are alot of us that cant afford to spend over $50-100 on them. Also I think all the high end ones would be very good quality and it would more come down to fit and personal preference (pockets, ect) with selecting any of them.
 

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Based on my experience, yes they are worth it. I can see what we can do, this might be a good youtube project.

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