Women Hunting Clothes: What works ?

[WildlifeProclivity83]

Around christmas, I purchased the KUIU attack pants, super down vest and chugach jacket. The medium attack pants fit well (5'3" frame) with nice flex; however, with a 34" inseam which way too long. Will be hemming them soon. The super down vest is super light and very nice, the only semi-negative thing about it is that is is a little snug around the waist/hip area when you zip it up...I assume the staight cut is more of a male cut. The chugach is very light too, though a little noisy. I look forward to more extensively trying them out as it gets a little warmer.

 

[Faerlyte]

My hunting clothes is a mix of whatever I find that works, sans camo. I don't do camo. Although I have to say I'm rather smitten with Kryptek camo. But it's not necessary so I don't use it. If you're sheep hunting wearing all white can fool them up to a point, but I've never used it (it's a trick my dad has utilized a few times).

When it comes to rain gear I strongly favor bibs over regular rain pants, but all my hunts are of the backpacking variety and no one needs their pants dragged down by a pack frame. Some brands I like are Marmot or OR - especially OR Gaiters, I never hunt without them. A really good rain gear set is going to cost you though.

Right now my favorite hunting pants are my REI's Mistral Pants. They're durable, flexible, and quick to dry - a very important feature. How fast a material dries is one criteria I use for buying hunting clothes because being dry means being warm.

I've used a few types of hiking boots. I started with Danners. I got a good 4 years out of them and I liked them, but I wanted something with better ankle support and more durability (for climbing steep mountains) so I got Scarpa's Wrangell GTX, which have lasted another 4 years and are still going (they are very comfortable). The downside with them is they come only in men's sizes, last I knew. Kenetreks are also a very good boot, perhaps even better. They're especially known for being the most comfortable boot you can find and my dad swears by them. They've recently come out with a women's Kenetrek Mountain Extreme, which I've been debating buying for myself.

 

[Julia]

Many thanks for all the tips Faerlyte! I need some new boots and will check out the kenetrek. I agree I rarely wear camo and I do use white hat and jacket for goat and sheep.

 

[Faerlyte]

You're welcome Julia. Kenetrek is definitely worth trying out. Sportsmen's warehouse carries them by the way. That's where I first discovered that they made a women's boot.

 

[Faerlyte]

Sorry for the double post, but there was something I forgot to add about Kenetrek. My dad's Kenetrek boots were 4 years old (at least, he couldn't remember for sure) this fall and they sprung a leak. He sent them back to Kenetrek hoping they'd give him a discount on a new pair and Kenetrek sent him a new pair free of charge. That's a pretty good deal.

 

[Julia]

Even more the reason to check them out! Thanks,
Julia

 

[frozenmisipi]

I just got in my Kuiu guide pants and coat. I'm 5' 8.5" and 150lbs; I ordered medium in both the pants and coat. It fits better than any others I've tried, but pretty disappointed he doesn't have a female line. Typical male fit with a little more athletic cut to it, so it's better than some. For some reason the pants inseam seems to be high. That seems weird to me for a male fit, but whatever, just glad I don't have male parts to pinch down there! I'm planning to wear it for my sheep hunt this season. If I get one, I'm taking a picture and sending it to the Kuiu founder to plead for a female line for the next hunt Love his honesty and customer service.

 

[erzialil]

I am researching my first pair of good mountain hiking boots for some elk hunting next year and sheep (fingers crossed!) after that. Y'all mention kenetrek several times... I noticed they only offer one women's boot! Is it that good? Should i waste my time with the Lowa Renegades or a Keen model? Definitely need them to be warm--that's my only concern with the Lowa's.

 

[baitcaster]

What do people recommend? I am a small women and use mountaineering clothes for hunting meaning different thickness of small wool longs covered by durable synthetic pants and pile shirts.I use tyvex covering when hunting for sheep and goats. I haven't ever found gore tex that keeps me dry in long rain storms. I use some arcteryx but quite expensive. My gore tex, no scent camo from a well established national store is large for me and quite heavy when it becomes wet.. It takes days to dry.I rarely use it. I haven't tried the new women clothing lines like Prois. A friend did give me a sitka camo shirt for my 50th b-day. It fits.
Does anyone have a product they recommend for recoating goretex once you have used it for a few years?
Thanks

There are a few products on the market that can be used to restore the water-repellent properties of Gore-Tex or other waterproof/breathable fabrics. Some popular options include Nikwax TX.Direct, Granger's Performance Repel, and Gear Aid Revivex.

To use these products, you'll typically need to wash your garment first (using a gentle detergent and following the care instructions on the label), and then apply the water-repellent treatment according to the instructions on the product packaging. Be sure to apply the treatment evenly and thoroughly, paying extra attention to high-wear areas like the shoulders and elbows.

It's worth noting that even with proper care and maintenance, Gore-Tex and other waterproof/breathable fabrics can eventually wear out over time and lose their effectiveness. If you find that your garment is no longer keeping you dry in long rain storms, it may be time to consider replacing it with a new one.

In terms of specific product recommendations for women's hunting clothing, it can be helpful to read reviews from other female hunters to see what has worked well for them. Brands like Sitka, Prois, and KUIU are popular among female hunters for their high-quality and functional gear, but it's important to find clothing that fits you well and suits your individual needs and preferences.

 

[vinootz]

Hmmm let me see. I think I figured it out. You dress warm for the cold; either with layers and or bulk. You wear waterproof for inclement. Of course now there’s water repellent and more breathable garments.
Not waterproof but more comfortable. I got a headache trying to figure that one out. The question that is.
I guess some people need the world to join in on their thought process and decision making. LOOK AT ME !!! LMAO.
Forums- go figure.

 

[Daveinthebush]

Hmmm let me see. I think I figured it out. You dress warm for the cold; either with layers and or bulk. You wear waterproof for inclement. Of course now there’s water repellent and more breathable garments.
Not waterproof but more comfortable. I got a headache trying to figure that one out. The question that is.
I guess some people need the world to join in on their thought process and decision making. LOOK AT ME !!! LMAO.
Forums- go figure.

I don't believe that is the issue. There are only a couple of companies that make women's hunting clothing. I was talking with a friend about her clothes on a recent hunt. She said that finding items that fit was difficult. She is kind of small, 5'1" and only weighs 105. Only one company had anything that would fit her and finding a store with anything in stock was problematic.

 

[iofthetaiga]

Hmmm...the new owner opens the women's only forum to anyone and the first two posts are from:
1) a bot, and;
2) a sophomoric, misogynistic troll, probably living in his mommy's basement.

Who could have predicted that?

 

[Brian M]

I don't believe that is the issue. There are only a couple of companies that make women's hunting clothing. I was talking with a friend about her clothes on a recent hunt. She said that finding items that fit was difficult. She is kind of small, 5'1" and only weighs 105. Only one company had anything that would fit her and finding a store with anything in stock was problematic.

This is exactly it. My wife was 5'0" and small-framed, and it was darn near impossible to find quality gear in anything remotely earth-toned colors. Plenty of black or bright pink options from companies such as Patagonia or Arcteryx, but women were totally ignored for a loooong time by hunting clothing companies with the exception of those who cater to whitetail treestand hunters. Thankfully Sitka and KUIU have started to realize that there is a market for such things.

 

[urbanhillbilly]

This is exactly it. My wife was 5'0" and small-framed, and it was darn near impossible to find quality gear in anything remotely earth-toned colors. Plenty of black or bright pink options from companies such as Patagonia or Arcteryx, but women were totally ignored for a loooong time by hunting clothing companies with the exception of those who cater to whitetail treestand hunters. Thankfully Sitka and KUIU have started to realize that there is a market for such things.

And too bad those are some of the most expensive options