I want to focus on hunting, not on how to deal with the temperature

[VolleyHunter4]

Hunted the Smokies yesterday and dealt with the usual temperature nightmare - 60°F at the truck, 35°F on the ridge, then back to 50°F by afternoon. Like you overheat, then freeze then sweat, lol.
My question is how do you handle the heat buildup climbing steep terrain? Also, what are the best base layers for staying warm when you get sweaty?
Tired of being too hot or too cold instead of focused on hunting.

 

[Mark37082]

Welcome to the forum. It is a challenge to stay comfortable when temperature swings significantly during a day. Personally, I focus on moisture management as much as possible. Underwear is my first consideration when I dress for a day's hunt. Quick drying and moisture wicking underwear is a must for me regardless of how I will be hunting that day. I recently started wearing Armachillo underwear by Duluth. It was recommended by a member of another forum. I really like it. It's not the only thing to consider, but it's the one piece of clothing that is not easily changed during the day.

 

[cobaltfox]

For heat on steep climbs, strip down to just your base layer and use a pack with good airflow vents to let sweat evaporate faster. Merino wool base layers like Smartwool work best for staying warm after you sweat, they dry quick and do not hold stink.

 

[TimberlineJoe]

Dump the cotton anything, it soaks up sweat and chills you later.

Go for synthetic layers like Under Armour heatgear for base, then layer with a fleece mid when temps drop on the ridge.

 

[VolleyHunter4]

Welcome to the forum. It is a challenge to stay comfortable when temperature swings significantly during a day. Personally, I focus on moisture management as much as possible. Underwear is my first consideration when I dress for a day's hunt. Quick drying and moisture wicking underwear is a must for me regardless of how I will be hunting that day. I recently started wearing Armachillo underwear by Duluth. It was recommended by a member of another forum. I really like it. It's not the only thing to consider, but it's the one piece of clothing that is not easily changed during the day.

Mark, that Armachillo underwear sounds solid, I will grab some. Also, thinking about merino wool socks to cut sweat on climbs. They are also good because the dry fast, right?

 

[VolleyHunter4]

Dump the cotton anything, it soaks up sweat and chills you later.

Go for synthetic layers like Under Armour heatgear for base, then layer with a fleece mid when temps drop on the ridge.

Yeah, I am aware of that. I usually don't wear cotton. And it is not related to hunting. Something about my skin..

 

[Mark37082]

Wool is definitely your friend in hunting apparel. Some like loose fitting boxers. I'm not a fan of minimal containment. Tennessee weather can go from downright chilly to very warm in one day. Often I go in bundled up and come out with a pack full of warm clothing.