Cabela's Windshear

BuckSnort · Sep 24, 2011

I'm looking to get some lightweight but warm gear for my backpacking hunts... I was looking at either the polarfleece or Berber both with the windshear lining. . I was wondering if the lining makes the garments loud? The rainsweade with Dry Plus I am currently using is a little noisy for my liking, even while sitting still glassing.. Any input would be appreciated.

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ishootaRUM300 · Sep 24, 2011

I think the stuff is great. I have both Berber fleece vest and jacket with the windshear. I also have the wooltimate pants with the windshear and will buy them again. I feel that they are both quiet.

sneekeepete · Sep 25, 2011

I use some of Cabela's Wooltimate series for late season hunting and it also has the windshear. I have not noticed anything noisy about it. Very good stuff IMO.

Hardway · Sep 25, 2011

Snort, That chit is heavy. I would be looking for a merino wool base layer, some sort of synthetic jacket, and then your hard shell (rain gear). I dont know the name but I have a zip up jacket w/ hood made by mountain hardware that is kind of puffy like a down jacket but its primaloft (synthetic). I've worn that thing into the 20's and been warm and when I dont it rolls up the size of a canteloupe.

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Foreman4x4 · Sep 25, 2011

Good stuff, but as has been stated, it's heavy.

hunt4130 · Sep 25, 2011

nothing but good to say about cabelas wind shear. great stuff! ive had a few jackets and it cuts the wind.

sagebrush · Sep 29, 2011

I can wear it only under the coldest conditions. I usually keep my Windshear jacket on my pack except when glassing. Wind proof and warm, but it is heavy. When you need it, I think there is nothing better.

completesportsman · Sep 29, 2011

cabelas was having a sale on this Browning jacket and pants last year, I bought both. Stops the wind, is warm, quiet, and light weight, & designed for backpacking. Cabelas has sold out but you might still find it somewhere else and it will probably be on sale else where to. It was way overpriced IMO before they put it on sale.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Brow...oduct.jsp?productId=847707&WTz_l=RI;IK-933284

ELKOHUNTER · Sep 29, 2011

I love my Berber Gear! To heavy for backpacking.But I love it non the less. I'll be picking up some down gear to replace it when I'm packing in.

BuckSnort · Sep 29, 2011

Thanks for all the input fella's.. I appreciate it..

Looks like I can save a several pounds by going with specialty backpacking clothing, I don't care a whole lot about camo, that's not a big deal..

Hardway, I tried to find the jacket you were talking about but didn't find the exact one... I did however find a few by that company that are super light and 2 lbs lighter than the jacket I have been packing... That's just one item, I'm guessing one I save and start buying the right gear I will drop some serious weight from my pack..

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