WTB a "Puffy jacket" as well as any other light to mid-weight gear.

[bigdonniebrasco]

I am a LATE in life onset hunter, with the typical family obligations etc.

At 50 years old I am just starting to try and collect all the gear I need. I went on my first Western hunt last year (pronghorn) and I had to borrow a rifle as I only own one rifle...a used 30/30. This year my budgeted hunting gear/50th birthday present will hopefully be a Tikka .270 and a scope.

This leads me to my question. As I live in Kansas, I am all set for heavy cold weather gear, but where I am lacking is more in the mid range. I looked at some prices online for puffy jackets and just about fell over! My wife would kill me if I asked to spend that much on a jacket!

I think a puffy type jacket or something similar (light and packable) would be great for my Wyoming backpack. I could care less about how worn, or stained or faded it is as long as it functions. I am still hunting in 20 year old hunting gear that I got for free LOL! The pants are size 44 and I am a 34... a good belt does the trick!
Craigslist boots and some camo I still have from being in the ARMY 30 years ago!

Don't get me wrong, I'm not poor, and I don't want to come across as needing "charity", I'd just rather funnel the bulk of my income to taking care of my kids.

Thanks guys! ...................... BTW, I am a large in most things. 5'11" 180

Don

 

[JohnCushman]

Get this stuff in my sizes so I can have it when you die :hump:

 

[HunterRebellion]

There are some buy/sell/trade groups on facebook for high quality used hunting gear (Sitka, Kuiu, First Lite, etc.) although sometimes they ask full retail. One of my favorite puffy coats is actually a Primaloft model that Cabela's introduced a couple of years back, though I don't see it on their website anymore. I think I payed $29 for it during a "New This Week" Sale, so I am not afraid to get it dirty, and wear it near the campfire saving my more precious pieces for the woods. It weighs 10oz or so.
I also peruse sites like Craigslist searching for the above key words. Something will pop up. Just hope it's in your size. Good luck Don
*Disclaimer- I have zero affiliation with any of the above sites.

Derek

 

[bigdonniebrasco]

Thanks for the ideas! but I'll NEVER get a FB account! LOL

And Cush ... you get all my gear, and old underwear when I die.

* might be snug on you

 

[JohnCushman]

Thanks for the ideas! but I'll NEVER get a FB account! LOL

And Cush ... you get all my gear, and old underwear when I die.

* might be snug on you

I don't wear underwear HA!!! :hump:

 

[glass eye]

ebay

 

[Southern Elk]

Keep an eye on camofire.com. They sell new hunting gear at deep discounts. A while back they were selling Core4 puffy jackets at something like 65% off. I've bought several items from there.

 

[bigdonniebrasco]

great tips guys!!

Thank you!

 

[JohnCushman]

ebay

There's lots of military surplus available. Instead of a puffy jacket, look at some of the Army or Marine fleece jackets.

 

[Redman]

KUIU has somethings in their outlet that bring the price down. The Teton insulated jacket weighs nothing and would be just what you're looking for.

 

[noharleyyet]

Your screen name infers XL.

 

[TheTone]

Check out places like REI, Sierra Trading Post, or used clothing stores in your area. No reason you have to buy hunting clothes from a "hunting" brand.

 

[baz77]

Hard to beat for 65$... use code camper for 40% off
http://www.eddiebauer.com/product/m...02_en__US_EBSiteCA?showProducts=333&color=907

 

[belly-deep]

LL Bean and REI both have copycat puffys that are reasonably priced

 

[ShootsManyBullets]

Costco puffy
camofire
sierra trading post
eddie bauer puffy has good reviews too

 

[Adamm88]

I bought one from sportsman guide that was like $35, i never wore it hunting but i wore it on sub 20 degree days last year to work and it worked great.

 

[Bulldog0156]

The Patagonia Nano Puff jacket is phenomenal. Expensive, but you can usually find some good deals for 40% off or so. There are also quite a few other companies out there that make pretty much the same jacket. Whatever you end up getting, buy one with a hood. It makes a huge difference in comfort level when things are just a little (or a lot) shitty out.

 

[bigdonniebrasco]

Thanks guys!!

I am pretty sure I can get one online for less than $70!

Thanks again for all the tips!

Don

 

[Fire_9]

Look outside of the 'hunting' brands for clothes. My trail has pretty good prices on their stuff and backcountry/steep and cheap usually have good deals on big name stuff

 

[Irrelevant]

https://www.steepandcheap.com/rc/st...gory:1.steepcheap.Men's\+Clothing&sort=-price