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4 product review used today

MK111

"Happy Hunting Grounds in the Sky"
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SW Ohio
I did a set today in 30 degree temp and 16MPH wind. It was cold and windy. I thought it would be a good time to do a test of my Cabelas Extreme Cold Stand insulated coveralls I bought last January.http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabe...ld+coveralls&WTz_l=Header;Search-All+Products
I couldn't have picked a better day for a test. I have no regrets on buying these coveralls. They are heavy and bulky but was no problem stand setting. The hand warmer muffs were nice and it has a pocket on top for hand warmers that I used to put my phone and a pair of gloves in.
In fact it kept me so warm that in 5 hrs. I didn't even zip the front up as I was warm enough. I do wish I would have gotten the next larger size but when I bought them on a closeout the 2X Large wasn't available.

Next was my Sorrel insulated boots. They kept my feet warm and toasty even after walking through the creek. I only had on heavy socks.

Next is my Big Dog 2 man wrap around ladder stand. I bought 2 of these in 2013 when Menards had a after season closeout. It is rock solid and roomy. I did make a improvement to it by bolting on a plastic form fitting chair bottom. I have a lower back and pelvic problem and with these form fitting seats I can do a 12 hr. set. Otherwise I can't set 10 minutes on a hard flat surface.

Last but not least is the Big Dog ladder stand blind I bought from Phil in 2013. The blind keeps the rain and wind off you while helping to hid you outline and movements.

I find no reason to improve on or replace any of these 4 items.

I also tried a pair of thin silk gloves today under my light weight camo gloves I wear. I did keep my hands in my hand warmer muff most of the time but when I had my hands out they were chilled. I remembered the thin black silk gloves I had in my pack from turkey hunting. And boy was I surprised when I put the silk under my light weight gloves I found no need to use the hand warmer muff. The only explanation I have at this point is the small amount of air locked cause the warmer feeling. I'll keep working on this. I have silk socks I got with the garage sale sock buy that I'll try to see if it has the same warm effect. I'll report on that later.
 

ajupsman

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I bought the same coverall last year right when I got back from Ohio. I think I bought it just after Thanksgiving and it was on sale for $219.99. I used it for a few late season hunts in temps in the single #'s and it was plenty warm. Only bad thing is its so warm you really can't wear it walking to your stand. I did and was sweating like a pig when I got there. It does roll up into its own bag so it's pretty easy to carry it out there with you.
 

MK111

"Happy Hunting Grounds in the Sky"
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SW Ohio
I bought mine I believe after ajupsman posted about his purchase.

And yes I will not be walking in these anywhere. I carried mine in my big backpack so it was ready to go.

My main problem is my heart only pumps at 50% and my legs, arms, and face get cold fast. That did not happen today. So I'm sold on the coveralls. I did have a sky facemask on also and never did put the hood up.

I would consider this coverall a stand setting piece of clothing only. With my health problem I doubt it will take me into the teens but with a small heater close by I will try it. But with the 16MPH wind today it probably was feeling like the teens. I should have taken my wind tester with me and I surely believe the wind at times was way over 16MPH.


What did you get the coveralls for on clearance?