Brush pants with zipper legs
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Stonecreek started using wick outdoor works material when WOW went out of business.
Thanks. You aren't kidding about spendy.These are spendy. But these two pairs of pants are the best clothing purchase I have ever made. I do wear cheap field and stream brush pants as well, but they're heavy, not stretchy, and hold moisture from damp or frosty mornings. I started wearing my First Lite pants mid-season and won't go back. The Corrugate ones are unlined, the Catalyst ones have a cozy fleece liner. I wore the Catalyst pants for a week straight on my MT mule deer hunt in November. They're a couple years old now with no rips, worn knees, or lessened moisture prevention. However the one thing they have not seen are thorns. First Lite gear seems to be hit or miss as far as what my personal hope for the piece of gear was, but these two items have been awesome.
Corrugate Foundry Pant | First Lite
As you prepare to hunt the elk rut in September or get out for mule deer in the waning warmth of October, you can rest assured First Lite has your pants covered. The Corrugate Foundry pant better regulates temperature, remains silent when moving, and resists the build-up of odor-creating bacteria.www.firstlite.com
Catalyst Foundry Pant | First Lite
As the weather turns increasingly unpredictable, the Catalyst Foundry is your best ally. By blending some of our best features into one softshell pant (removable knee pads, waterproof layering, 37.5 fleece lining, and chap panels) a formidable tool has been added to your kit for punching late...
The first pair don't seem to have a bottom leg zipper. The second pair has a full leg zipper, so should work. They look a bit tapered in the bottom, so hard to know how they would fit over tall muck boots.
I think the second pair (catalyst) would be worth buying and trying if not for the price.
There we go. Those are the type I am used to. You are right that brush pants create more noise against cattails than something like denim jeans would, but I don't care about noise when pheasant hunting.Here’s some. Bet they are noisy though.
Nite Lite Elite Pro 1000 Denier Uninsulated Briar Proof Pants
Elevate your outdoor experience with Nite Lite Elite Briar Proof Pants, the ultimate choice for those seeking unmatched durability and protection while venturing through challenging terrain. These pants feature a robust 1000 Denier lower and a 420 Denier upper, ensuring complete briar-proof...www.huntsmart.com
I'll put them on the finalist list.
I did that. I bought a pair of game hide brush pants. They are super durable nylon. When I got them, I realized they didn't have zippers on the bottom of the legs. I was going to return them, but I bought heavy duty zippers and had a seamstress put them in. Oddly enough, the game hide chaps do have zippers. Wish they would have put them in the pants too.
Pants: https://www.gamehide.com/products/heavy-duty-briar-proof-upland-pant
Zippers: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B084WZ9PVR
Also bought some heavy duty nylon for her to use around the zipper. She ended up putting flaps over the front facing side to protect them from getting snow crusted, and put velcro tabs at the bottom.
1000 denier cordura waterproofed nylon: https://rockywoods.com/products/1000-denier-coated-cordura-nylon-fabric?variant=45810480218396
I had these made up season before last. My previous pants finally got ratty enough that I switched to the custom pants a few weeks ago. We'll see how they hold up, but so far, so good. I don't think I would wear them in the grouse woods in September (might be too warm), but they are fine for winter hunting for me.
Good:
- The big, durable zippers are great, and the flaps are working well.
- The front pockets are super deep. I sometimes forget to put my wallet and keys in my jean pockets. Less chance of them falling out of the deep pocket brush pants when I do this.
- Fairly water resistant, but not waterproof. That could be water sneaking in through the zippers.
- Tough tough material.
Bad:
- Having them custom made up is an expense and a pain.
- Probably too warm for warm weather hunting.
I will say that I have always worn denim jeans under my brush pants once it gets cold out (shorts under them when warm out). I tuck the jeans into the boots and have the brush pants over the top. The only time this is a problem is when my boots leak, I go over the top of my boots in water, or I get wet snow on the brush pants that leaks through to the pants. Then the denim gets wet and it isn't as comfortable as when the jeans are dry. Can cause skin chafing too.
I've always worn thin, wicking socks, with other socks over the top, to wick moisture away from my feet, but didn't feel the need to do that with pants. I bought some pants that I am going to try under the brush pants. They appear to be somewhat waterproof, but also breathable. Certainly shouldn't absorb and hold onto water. They just came in the mail. I am going to try them under the brush pants in SD this week.
Inexpensive softshell pants: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07HMNWY85
@Jet mentioned mule too. Those look like darn sturdy pants! The only problem is they only have size 44 and 48 waist. Not sure why they would focus on people with those waist sizes, but they would be too big for me. Otherwise, they look very tough.Briar pants with zippers:
Mule Original Briarproof Pants
Hunting Pants - made by Mule and available at Okie Dog Supply. Made in the USA. Briarproof. Wateproof.okiedogsupply.com
There aren't many companies that make pants with leg zippers.
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Bingo. Those look like winners. @Jet had mentioned Dan's brand too.Dan's briar proof.
Brush Buster Briar Proof Hunting Pants | Dan's Hunting Gear
Dan's Hunting Gear carries a variety of waterproof and briarproof hunting gear for kids. The Brush Buster Pants are excellent for running around in briars.danshuntinggear.com
Upland Briar Hunting Pants | Dan's Hunting Gear
Dan's Hunting Gear carries a variety of waterproof and briarproof hunting gear for kids. The Upland Briar Pants are excellent for running around in briars.danshuntinggear.com
The first pair looks very similar to what @BrownDogsCan2 found. The second pair looks like they are extra durable. Both get put on the finalist list.
Regarding all the replies for chaps...
Because I wear jeans underneath the brush pants and don't want the tops getting wet, I haven't considered chaps before. Now that I have some non absorbent pants for under my brush pants, I might consider chaps. One problem I could see is snow or rain getting on the tops of the bottom pants and going all the way down into my boots.
The particular soft shell pants I bought are a bit tapered at the bottom. It isn't an issue when worn inside boots. They have a very short zipper on the ankles, and are a little stretchy, so they might fit over my muck boots. That is a possible option if I got chaps to wear over the top.
Other than temperature, I don't change clothing based on the hunting conditions, since I don't know if I am going to get into water or brush before I set out. I try to reduce the number of variables so I don't have to think/remember to change up things. Not saying others should do that, just explaining what I do. So if I go with chaps, I will always wear them, and need them to work in all conditions.
Thanks for all the great replies. Very much appreciated.
Because I wear jeans underneath the brush pants and don't want the tops getting wet, I haven't considered chaps before. Now that I have some non absorbent pants for under my brush pants, I might consider chaps. One problem I could see is snow or rain getting on the tops of the bottom pants and going all the way down into my boots.
The particular soft shell pants I bought are a bit tapered at the bottom. It isn't an issue when worn inside boots. They have a very short zipper on the ankles, and are a little stretchy, so they might fit over my muck boots. That is a possible option if I got chaps to wear over the top.
Other than temperature, I don't change clothing based on the hunting conditions, since I don't know if I am going to get into water or brush before I set out. I try to reduce the number of variables so I don't have to think/remember to change up things. Not saying others should do that, just explaining what I do. So if I go with chaps, I will always wear them, and need them to work in all conditions.
Thanks for all the great replies. Very much appreciated.
Mosby
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I think they have those sizes for country women. It's a target market for them.
I don’t think these are the exact ones I have but mine are several yrs old so I probably have the original version. Just to be sure you have full disclosure, I don’t wear these a lot and I wouldn’t wear them for early season but they might work well for you.
I’d never looked at the sizes. I have no idea why they would only have those available. I do use their chaps. They are about 5 yrs old and have held up extremely well considering how much they are used.
Not early season because too warm?
I don’t think these are the exact ones I have but mine are several yrs old so I probably have the original version. Just to be sure you have full disclosure, I don’t wear these a lot and I wouldn’t wear them for early season but they might work well for you.
I love the name: "Slough 2.0" Ha.
I am not sure about the material and how durable it is. I will add them to the list and check them out next time I am in a Scheels. Thanks!
Ordered a pair of Dan's here (the upland version, with tough nylon all the way up the front):
Dan's Hunting Gear Briar Fighter Bibs - Insulated - Item #32-803
Dan's Upland Briar Pants: Tough, briar-resistant fabric with reinforced areas. Designed for comfort and durability in rugged hunting conditions.
cuttingedgeoutdoorsupply.com
Will reach out to @Jet and @treedaddy for their prize.
Yes, I think they would be warmer than I would like for the early season and I agree that durability could be an issue if worn a lot or in thorny cover. I don’t see much of an issue wearing them in cattails or grass cover. I have worn them in some pretty cold and wet conditions and stayed plenty warm and dry though.
captainshotgun
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Dan’s also makes pants & bibs that have no canvas or denim, these are solid nylon & are briarproof. These are made in SE Ohio, in Amish country, probably by Amish. Ruffed grouse or raccoon hunting in Appalachia is way tougher than any place I have hunted in the plains states, or MI, or WI, or Ontario. Also way tougher than in the South. Greenbriar patches of 400 square feet, & head high. Blackberry patches & Thornapple. Wild rose bush, Occasionally multiflora rose. No cactus or sand burrs though. Very tough clothing. If you are worried about moisture, treat them with clear urethane, not a teflon type spray
captainshotgun
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Not silicone either
Tomahawker
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Been wearing Dans brush jacket for years now. Been busting brush for rabbit deer and phez in Ohio since I can remember. Most times out west there’s no need for briar protection. Here in Ohio it’s a everywhere and will reduce clothes and skin to ribbons.
I like the briar proof stuff, even if not in true briars, because it is more durable and holds up to constant abrasion over time. I put on a lot of miles, so the abrasion adds up.