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<blockquote data-quote="P7M13" data-source="post: 1905271" data-attributes="member: 94154"><p>Congrats on your hunt. I put in for Steens a couple of times but never drew. </p><p>I cannot offer area specific advice, since all my elk hunting has been west of the Cascades.</p><p>Nor have I purchased anything like Sitka.</p><p>My 2¢:</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Except for my hip boots and Wellies, I've never had a "waterproof" boot stay that way. I prefer leather that I can oil up well. Currently my insulated Danner Loggers do nicely for that. As long as I'm not standing in water, my feet are dry. The added benefit is the boots breathe, and I don't soak by sweat from the inside like I do with Gore Tex lined boots. I also find these are the quietest. Nothing like crunching your way through the forest or a rocky outcrop to announce your presence. Whatever you get, be sure you break them in and get your feet used to them.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Rain gear and outer layers: my single most important criteria is it be quiet when rained on. I bought an outfit one year and it was like drumming in the rain. For pants I'll use Columbia PFG. I wore out my pair of Kuhl oil cloth trowsers. Those are fantastic but I haven't bothered trying to replace them. After years of trying to find a good coat, I borrowed a Driza-bone duster. That thing is awesome. Sideways rain and I'm dry. I traded for it.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Warmth: Layers, period. Base layer, second layer if need be, and top layer. Something that dries out fast and is comfortable. Base layers are thermal poly-pro wicking (think snowboarding or climbing). If it's cold enough, I'll use my Icebreaker middle wear. Wool top, quiet, water repellent trousers. Nice thing about layers is you can peel off to accommodate temperature swings.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Socks: you cannot say enough to highlight how important these are. I bring several pair.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Gloves: Whatever fits and gives you good tactile response. I use a pair of thinsulate / removable fingers.</li> </ol></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="P7M13, post: 1905271, member: 94154"] Congrats on your hunt. I put in for Steens a couple of times but never drew. I cannot offer area specific advice, since all my elk hunting has been west of the Cascades. Nor have I purchased anything like Sitka. My 2¢: [LIST=1] [*]Except for my hip boots and Wellies, I've never had a "waterproof" boot stay that way. I prefer leather that I can oil up well. Currently my insulated Danner Loggers do nicely for that. As long as I'm not standing in water, my feet are dry. The added benefit is the boots breathe, and I don't soak by sweat from the inside like I do with Gore Tex lined boots. I also find these are the quietest. Nothing like crunching your way through the forest or a rocky outcrop to announce your presence. Whatever you get, be sure you break them in and get your feet used to them. [*]Rain gear and outer layers: my single most important criteria is it be quiet when rained on. I bought an outfit one year and it was like drumming in the rain. For pants I'll use Columbia PFG. I wore out my pair of Kuhl oil cloth trowsers. Those are fantastic but I haven't bothered trying to replace them. After years of trying to find a good coat, I borrowed a Driza-bone duster. That thing is awesome. Sideways rain and I'm dry. I traded for it. [*]Warmth: Layers, period. Base layer, second layer if need be, and top layer. Something that dries out fast and is comfortable. Base layers are thermal poly-pro wicking (think snowboarding or climbing). If it's cold enough, I'll use my Icebreaker middle wear. Wool top, quiet, water repellent trousers. Nice thing about layers is you can peel off to accommodate temperature swings. [*]Socks: you cannot say enough to highlight how important these are. I bring several pair. [*]Gloves: Whatever fits and gives you good tactile response. I use a pair of thinsulate / removable fingers. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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