Gear Photo List - 2009 Whitetail Season

I am composing a photo list of all the gear and clothing that I will be taking on my 2009 whitetail hunting expedition across the states of Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin.  I am a harsh critic of hunting gear and I will review all pieces of my equipment with objectivity.  Most of the equipment I have is used in the back country of Alaska where I live and guide.  Alaska will kick you in the nuts if you aren't equipped with top notch gear and have the knowledge to use the gear properly.  My main concern when hunting whitetails isn't survival and overall comfort as it is up in Alaska, but to strictly minimize human scent.  I am a firm believer in setting up an efficient and effective layering system consisting of quick-wicking, anti-microbial fabrics. 

Here is my base layers:

XGO - Boxers - Phase 1

Scent Prevent & Anti-Microbial

Absolutely the most comfortable pair of boxers I've ever tested in the field.

XGO - Loose T - Phase 1

Scent Prevent & Anti-Microbial

XGO - Long Sleeve - Phase 3

Scent Prevent & Anti-Microbial

  

Sitka Insulated Bottoms

The fabric is highly breathable and does not restrict the movement of moisture vapor.
"Touch points" on the fabric inner surface draw off the sweat. Sweat is then wicked off the skin to the out- side of the fabric where it spreads rapidly for evaporation. Polartec® Power Dry® fabrics move at least 30% more moisture away from the skin than single component fabrics.
When the sweat reaches the outside of the fabric, it spreads out to many times its original surface area, enabling it to dry at least 2 times faster than cotton. Include Polartec Odor Resistant Technology to effectively combat body odor through the utlilization of encapsulated silver, and you have two systems: Scent Prevention and Moisture Management.

 

 

Sitka Insulated Top

Same Tech specs as the bottoms.  Sitka insulated top is the next layer after XGO phase 3.