20 Best Turkey Hunting Pants (2022 Updated)

I wore the PRO LT Hunting Pants for opening weekend of pheasant season here in South Dakota, they were OK, but not the GREAT that I expect from Orvis. The lightweight keeps them cool on warm days, but they don’t provide much protection from thorns, thistles and cockleburs.

And given the price, I wish they had a few more features like a zippered pocket (or 2) in front for cash and keys, and suspender buttons. It would also be nice if the inside of the waistband had more texture.

It’s a smooth, slick fabric so the pants tend to slide down, especially if you’re wearing a slick shirt (like UnderArmour). I was skeptical of the cell phone pocket, but that actually works really well.

It keeps you phone secure and out of the way. That is win!.

I hated wet wading some of the local waters. Not because of water temperature, but because of the blackberry bushes, poison oak, burrs, rocks, etc. Shorts, shorts with capilene leggings. None of them worked for me.

My waders are now my winter waders. These pants are now a staple of my fishing gear. They’re tough, dry quickly, and protect me from poison oak. They’re not stain resistant, but I’m not using them to go out to dinner.

Highly recommend.

I purchased a pair of these pants a few weeks ago and was very concerned when I opened the package because these pants were so light I couldn’t imaging how they could function as briar britches, but I kept them because I thought they could serve as mid Summer field pants.

I usually wear shorts for early dove season in South Georgia, but decided to give these a try, and was amazed. They wear like a regular pair of good hunting britches, but literally weigh less than shorts.

Obviously I’ve not done upland shooting in these yet, but they did hold up in the woods on the edge of dove fields, so no concerns. Seriously, these are so light, I may wear these on multi-day backpacking trips.

I’m ordering another pair because if it’s above 60 degrees, I will be wearing these quail hunting this season.

I ordered these about a month and a half ago to use in place of some Stone Creek brier chaps that I have been using for several years for upland hunting. I love those chaps because they are basically bulletproof, but man do they get hot and and they restrict my movement bad when climbing.

I decided to try the Sawbuck Brush pants out and I am glad I did. I was able to use them on 5 hunts before the season closed here in the west. I hunted valley quail and chukar and even had them on under waders one morning as I had planned to take a walk for some quail after trying for some mallards and canada geese early.

They have done everything they need to do with brush and thorns so far and climb well in the chukar hills. The fit was great for my build, not too baggy, not too tight. Time will tell if they hold up in the long run, but I have a feeling they will at least make a few seasons.

The little bit of flex in them is fantastic and they seem to regulate body temp well, which is very important to me. I do wish they had at least one zip pocket though, as I feel I’m going to lose anything I put in the back pocket especially.

Also if you hunt in an area that is really cold and want to run a thicker base layer, sizing up may be needed as they kind of lean towards the more athletic fit category in my opinion. They seem to resist coffee spill and dog slobber/muddy paw stains pretty well too.

It all that sort of just wipes off really. I can also see these working well for mule deer hunts in some situations, especially those thick with mountain white thorn. Overall 4+ stars so far.

Bought these pants at the end of last summer to use during the Iowa pheasant season and they were perfect. Most upland pants are lucky to make it through a season with me but I put these pants through the ringer and they help up perfectly.

I hunted in these pants at least 1-2 times a week for 3 months going through some of the nastiest briars and thorns with these pants without any rips or tears. They’re very breathable and great for warm early season hunts and were just as good in the frigid January temps with a base layer.

They shed water/dry out very quickly making them perfect for walks in wet morning fields. Though the best part of these pants is the flexibility. It was life changing going from always wearing denim or canvas type pants to these pants with the added flexibility and mobility.

Being able to move through fields up and down hills with no restriction was a game changer and I was noticeably less sore after long walks. Will definitely be getting another pair in the conifer this year and I’m confident the two pairs will last my lifetime.

My only wish is they start making them in specter camo and I guarantee I’ll be buying my 3rd pair. Can’t recommend or say enough about these pants. *They do come a touch long and seem that way when first wearing but are perfect length once you get boots on.

I normally wear 34×30 and was hesitant at first but they fit great.

I spent a lot of time in the field walking through heavy brush and dense nasty thorns hunting with and training my bird dogs. I use and abuse my gear, if there are issues – I will find them. For the most part I really dislike the majority of the briar pants on the market.

And rest assured I probably own a pair from every major and minor outdoor apparel maker that makes them. I bet I currently have 12 pairs from 8 different brands currently. Most of them are way too baggy and fit like oversized garbage bags that in my opinion catch on brush more often and lend to their cuffs becoming torn and quickly worn out.

and if too loose, you’ll end up with more wear on your boot uppers and will spend a lot of time trying your laces. Many cuffs are so baggy they even make the use of gaiters uncomfortable. Many are loud, and for the most part they’re all rather uncomfortable.

Many dont breath and I would not want to wear them for anything other than a hunt. Hiking? Forget about it. All Briar pants are going to be a compromise – some will offer more protection at the cost of breathability, comfort.

Lightweight pants for warmer conditions will breath better but will often minimal protection and the fabric will wear considerably faster. What I have been looking for is a pair of pants that falls somwhere in the middle – middle range protection, good durability, but more important – a better more “athletic fit.

” And by a better fit – just like a normal pair of jeans or khakis and not so incredibly baggy. In addition – some fabric with a bit of stretch! I have about 30 days of active wear on my pair of Sawbuck brush Pants, and I can hands down say they are the most comfortable and best brush pants I have ever purchased.

They blow every other pair out of the water, period. Honestly, they’re one of the most comfortable pairs of pants I own and I put them side by side with any of pair of quality pants. I would wear these for any sort of outdoor work, hiking, etc.

The protective facing is not rigid and you almost dont even notice it. So far I have no wear or pilling on the fabric from thorns, and while I expected them to offer mid-range protection from briars, etc.

they are one of the best protective pants I’ve used. Short of the impenetrable waxed cotton pants/chaps, they are as good as any heavy nylon faced pants. I have yet to have any major scrapes across my legs, etc.

Breathability is excellent, and I put these up there in comfort with any pair of climbing or performance outdoor pants. The fit is my favorite part – they are fair from tight fitting but are an athletic fit with only minimal bagginess.

They dont catch on underbrush and tightly but comfortably fit over the top boots. I typically wear gaitors when bird hunting but I have found I havent needed too so far – the cuff is just tight enough i have had an issue with the pant leg being pulled up or boot laces undone.

I typically wear a ~32-33″ waist but I’ve added about 5-10lbs during the pandemic (who hasnt]. Currently I ordered a 32 waist worried that they may not fit but i found them to be a perfect fit with the stretch despite being a few pounds heavier.

For most people, if you were in between sizes like I saw (aka 32-33″) i wouldnt have a problem recommending the smaller size. The only negative is the inseam – they are long if you have a shorter or more average inseam like 30″ = I typically always get 30″ inseams I do wish that First Lite would offer that length in more waist sizes.

I will likely get my current (and the next pair) hemmed down an inch although the extra inseam length does help keep them tucked over a pair of boots. In review – these pants arent just my favorite briar pants, they’re one of my favorite pairs of pants.

Ill be ordering another pair and as quiet as they are I plan on ordering a camo pair to be part of my turkey hunting system. Well done First Lite!.

Good try. But, I think you missed it. Very stretchy and thin in the rear and knees. These are more like pajamas. Just one layer in the seat. More tapered in the legs almost like skinny jeans? Pockets seem small.

I didn’t get a chance to use them yet in the field so I don’t know how they’ll perform. Should be light enough for early season in Texas and also spring turkey hunting. Definitely not what I expected.

Feel a little cheap. It might be good to take a look at some of the 5. 11 brand and tru-spec brands to incorporate some of those features into the pants. If they sold pants in these camo schemes in some of their styles I’d buy from them.

It might also be a good idea to sale these in different inseams so the knee pads can actully hit the knees and not below them. The one sie fits all length is deinfitely a no-go. It seems like hunting camo clothing manufacturers make their clothes to last for a season at a very high price.

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This was my third season using these pants and have several pairs now because they have become my favorite. The padded knees and reinforced seat are perfect for my turkey hunting style. The draw strings at the bottom of the legs are nice to pull tight around your boots, but the reinforced inside ankles aren’t really needed and make some noise if rubbed together.

They run true to size and well designed. The camo color (MO bottomland) holds up well thru several washings per year.

Awesome fit and comfort for Spring Turkey season pants. Great features and the perfect light-weight for hot weather, base layer if its chilly. I got em in Bottomland, so they can easily double as early-season deer hunting pants.

Excellent product, I’m very pleased with all my ‘Ol Tom gear.

I bought these earlier this month, and they’ve been great so far. They’re lightweight and durable; and the knee pads are awesome for when you have to crawl to sneak up on a turkey. The call pockets on the side are great for storing your calls quietly when you are on the move but it also keeps them close and easily accessible at the same time.

When I ordered these pants I chose the medium size which said 32-34 waist and 32 length. The length was the only thing that was accurate, a 34 is normally loose on me and these pants are super tight so order a size larger than what you normally wear.

Other than the sizing issue these pants are excellent and I would recommend them to anyone.

The pants are nice and lightweight. They are pretty quiet as well. This is my first season turkey hunting so my review might not have much weight but they seem good so far. My only complaint is that the striker pocket doesn’t hold strikers.

I have lost 2.

For turkey hunting, by turkey hunters. These pants fit all your needs. Need extra storage beyond your vest? Need minimal storage to go vest-free? Got sore knees from reaping too much? These pants fit the bill! To top it all off, they went ahead and.

Taking to Alaska in a week- the fit is excellent ( I am 5. 8 155 lbs – 32 inch waist ). I bought the 32 and the 34’s – the 32’s are are just a litttle snug- so I went with the 34’s, a little loose but really perfect given versatility for with and with out base layers.

The material appears to be sturdy- let you know how they hold up. I had to pay extra time and money to get the pants hemmed- way to long. It would be nice if you all could do the hemming – I don’t mind paying for the hem – even if I can’t return.

I love the built in knee pads- lightweight but still some cushion- I thought they may be too low on the knee given being short. But got tailored to 32 inch and the pad still worked. GOing to Alaska in a week for Dall sheep hunting- I am sure they will hold up as the material looks stronger than the Attack pant which I love.

These pants are some of the most comfortable, durable, fast drying, pants that also keep me warm on brisk mornings that I’ve ever had. I hunt in the midwest mostly, so a lot of tree stands and ground blinds are my style.

These pants dry out quick and allow for great flexibility when shimmying up into a tree stand. Two things I think they could improve- the knee pads feel a bit strange when the skin of my knee makes contact with them.

Would be nice to have a piece of fabric covering the strange feeling of the foam/rubber pad when not wearing some other base layer. Second item- the zippers on the pockets are nice and very secure. However, I have found that I wish they were easier to get into quickly.

The zipper sometimes gets hung up because the little flap that prevents moisture from entering the pocket keeps the zipper head laid on the wrong side for the direction I want to zip, if that makes sense.

Would highly recommend these pants. Just a couple things that could make these pants even better.

These pants feel great. I am a 31×32 typically in other pants and the 32 fit me well. I was concerned about a 34in inseam but they are not too long. I have a very athletic build in my quads and 41in hip and they were not too tight.

I took them out in the snow and the knee pads were perfect for kneeling in the snow without freezing my knees. I think my one complaint is that the knee pads rub on my knees when walking but time will tell if this becomes a nuisance in upcoming hunts.

I don’t know if it would be a better design to allow for removable knee pads. Overall, I am very pleased with my purchase.

Excellent pants, confortable, resistable, fashionable and perfect fit! I give it its máximum recomendation…

The trousers are very good, but unfortunately, I didn’t find my size. They run out of the smaller size L and I couldn’t replace it!

soft and comfortable and do not make noise crawling on the branches

I bought these pants for pheasant hunting but they were jot at all what I expected. I currently own a pair of Columbia pants from years ago and they are much heavier weight material. These pants are a thin lightweight pant which seems to be geared more towards hunting in warm weather.

The sizing is also very odd. All my pants are size 31 waisyand I had to buy size 34 and they are still tight. I will be returning these pants.

I like these pants and think they are great for most seasons. They are pretty lightweight so I especially like them in the summer. I put a base layer under them in the cold. They seem pretty durable for my needs in Ohio.

It would be better if the front briar resistant panels were higher. I think they are a great alternative to the many high priced offerings and will serve most people well.

HAve only had a chance to wear these once so far this season. Like the light weight for early season, but not sure how well they would hold up to briars later. Might need to wear a pair of chaps over them.

Two complaints. 1) Legs are not roomy enough. I am slim (6’2 and 180) and they felt a little snug. 2) There is no left back pocket which I thouoght weird.

This is the first season that I have used any Sitka gear. Bearing in mind that these are not brush pants, they are comfortable, the camo pattern is very effective for ground hunting and early season archery hunting, and the features such as quiet zippers/buttons are awesome.

The durability is one thing that I question for a pant at this price point, but as noted earlier, they are not brush pants. I live in Ohio and hunt some in the western states. In Ohio, we have rose bushes that snag these pants and pull threads, but do not rip the pants.

I used these on a successful Coues deer hunt in Arizona (where everything is either grabbing or poking you) with similar results, along with one small hole in the rear of the pant. Once you cut the thread off, there is no visible sign of the snag, so I’m not sure if a tuft of thread would effect the overall durability, more of a bummer that they snag.

These are comfortable pants that do not bind and the knee pads are nice when kneeling when seting up a climbing stand, field dressing, or crawling to stalk. The camo pattern is good for early season whitetail (prior to leaves dropping) and perfect for western hunting.

My hunting partner on the Coues hunt noted that the camo was spot on when I met up with him in desert terrain. Overall, GREAT pants.

I’ve owned these for just over a year and they have been on every hunt. These pants are awesome, so much so that I’ve got camo and solids. The thickness is just about perfect for late September all the way through December, just add base layers if it’s under 30°F.

The fit is very relaxed; almost too baggy but you can buy these true to your pant size while still having room for long johns under. The only things I would change are the knife sleeve and crotch area.

The knife sleeve is only big enough for a small thin knife, not a larger flip knife and if you carry one the snap won’t close on the cargo pocket. The crotch is too saggy and baggy. These are pretty much the Timberline pants without waterproof panels.

I purchased 3 pair of these pants that came in 2 different orders. the first pair that came were gigantic in the legs and crotch but fit around the waist. took them back. When the other 2 pairs showed up the tag said hunter series 2.

0, and they fit perfect. if you get the 2. 0 version these are great early season pants. never seen a human that the cut of the first series of these would work for.

The quality of these pants are just horrible! First is the thin, flimsy material. I go deep into the woods and these would be ruined by the first briar that grabbed me. Second, does the manufacturer believe that larger women have no waist? I may be a size 18 but I have a waist.

These pants go straight up from the hips, therefore if your waist is smaller than your hips, these pants will not stay up. Not even a belt will help. They are also far too big in the thighs and the crotch was halfway to my knees.

Finally, let’s discuss the pockets. The upper pockets are far too small. I could not even get my hand inside, let alone my phone. The back is even worse. As for the cargo pockets, I would seriously be afraid to put anything into them.

They are not sewn to the pants well and are made from the same flimsy material. Overall I would have to say these pants are a flop. They are definitely not worth the price.

These pants are awesome. Unfortunately these are not “realtree timber” as listed. Academy has them labeled realtree timber, but are in fact the mossy oak pattern. I’ve yet to find any Nomad products sold at academy in the timber patten.

I usually wear a set of bib coveralls and a matching jacket made by Remington. It was very warm but way to bulky and heavy. I had looked at several lines of hunting gear and decided on the Nomad pants.

I hunt in Kentucky were it’s usually 25-35 degrees during deer season. These pants are perfect Just change my base layer slightly depending on how cold it it is. I liked them so much went home and ordered the jacket to match.

They are little pricey but I think they will last me for long time. They are not very noisy for you bow hunters. Give these a try you will be very pleased.

Bought last year, was looking for another pair. Good light weight pant that fits better than cheaper pants and seems more durable. Recommend.

I chase wildlife with a camera so very much every season and the ground I can cover is often not conducive to wearing shorts or short sleeves, so having pants that I think were cooler than shorts was simply great.

But at the same time, in the very cold mornings (5C or worse) just out of the tent on a recent mountain trek these pants took the chill off my legs. Have hip vents in other KUIU pants but never worn those in warm enough weather to think about using them.

Did use the vents on these pants and amazed how well they contributed to staying cool. Wore these in a light rain setting up my tent and don’t know how but I don’t think the water got through them and the exterior dried fast.

I’m 185. 5 cms (Sorry American friends, that’s 6’1″) and the regular length was perfect. Jeans I wear anywhere from 30-32 waist depending on the brand and the medium in these pants fit PERFECTLY at the waist.

Yes awesome is all I can say about theses pants. I hunt a lot in sage and costal county here in California. Usually the warmer times of the year because of the states early archery and rifle seasons.

Theses pants keep me much cooler when hiking to my areas and allow me the most air ventilation on my legs. The air just flows right through but still keeps me warm in the early mornings when sitting stationary.

The only thing I wish Kuiu would do with these pant is figure out a way to put a light water proof breathable liner on the butt area of the pant and lower leg. The morning dew in the grass get pretty wet.

Besides that these are awesome breathable pants.

The Tiburon’s are my go to pants while hunting or scouting here in Arizona from August through October, since daytime temps during this time of year are often above 100 degrees. The pants are very breathable allowing the slightest breeze to cool you off.

The side zips allow even more air flow. The fit is just like my Attack and Pro pants. I will mention that the material can get damaged when going through thick manzanita, cat claw or similar types of brush, so be careful when traversing brushy areas.

I highly recommend these pants during hot to warm weather hunts.

Bought for my husband. The size 44 should have been loose but these run small. The length had to be shortened by several inches. The quality of this product is very high, and the price was more than fair.

Just finished 3 days of pheasant hunting in South Dakota and walked ~ 30 miles through rough cover snd some briars… Gamehide pants are tough & comfortable!!

These pants are not going to be brush busting pants that you’ll want to take through wild rose. They are light weight, comfy, and will be great for warmer weather. The fit is perfect. Not too baggy but not skinny jeans.

The material is fantastic and exactly what i was looking for in a comfy Upland pair. I have filson chaps to wear if there will be alot of brush. Build is superb an I think you’ll be happy with them as long as you’re not liking for a pair that is tough as nails and will go through anything.

If that’s what you want, get these and a pair of filson chaps and you’ll have protection from any thorns you’ll find and water on those wet mornings.

Super comfortable, great fit. My big concern was these would be too form fitting. But they wear and look more like your standard cotton pants. Very stretchy material. Much easier to get your leg up really high to get over obstacles in the field.

My thick canvas, oil or cotton field pants with boots on make getting you leg over stuff a chore. I haven’t been in the briars and thorns yet to see if the double layer part of the pants actually keeps thorns from getting to your skin.

This is fairly light weight full synthetic pant. I find it hard to believe the thorns wouldn’t really snag and damage the upper part of the pant when you are in the high thorny vines like blackberries looking for birds.

If you are mainly in thigh height crop fields these will do nicely to keep you much dryer than cotton or canvas in rain or morning dew.

I love badlands anything! But these pants have been utterly destroyed in less than 20 outings hunting rabbits and woodcock. They’ve got so many strings hanging from them they look like the local hobby lobby store.

Briars pick through them now and last few times I’ve been ate up. I imagine these would make awesome chukar and pheasant pants but don’t come beating around the rough cottontail/grouse habitat in these you’ll be bloody and disappointed.

have 3 of these pants now in different colors and they’re great. Good enough to bust light brush/CRP for pheasants but definitely wear chaps if you’re expecting to get deep into some thickets and briars on a quail hunt.

They also do great for everyday wear and are a great medium between your dad’s church khakis and some super technical outdoor wear that wouldn’t fit in most settings. The girlfriend likes them and they provide a different option than just wearing jeans all the time.

My only complaint is that the crotch has begun to wear on the first pair I bought. I’ve had them for almost a year now and they’ve become thread bare where my thighs rub together. Either the pant needs to be of a tougher material or the reinforcement panel in the crotch gusset needs to cover more area.

I’ve hunted, hiked, and pretty much lived in this pair the entire time I’ve had them, but I’d expect better performance out of something claiming to be a “brush pant” when it cant even stop my quads from eventually wearing through.

I imagine that skinnier guys don’t have this issue, but if you’re an athletic build and planning to do more in these pants than just go dowtown or to the office, you might want to reconsider a cheaper or tougher option if you want your pants to go the distance.

Of note though, the most recent pair I bought is now made with Cordura. The material got changed at some point in the past 6 months or so, my first 2 pairs were only a cotton/nylon blend. I imagine this is reflected by the higher price point.

I’d expect this would make a tougher pant, but this fall’s bird season will be the deciding factor.

The fit and cut on these are great; some may find them too slim but personally I prefer not to have my outdoor pants billowing like MC Hammer. The material is durable and good quality for an outdoor pant.

My one minor complaint (and I was aware of this purchasing), is as an avid upland hunter in Western Wisconsin, these aren’t really what I’d call “brush pants”. I’m very pleased with them as a pair of *field pants* for hiking and hunting, but they would need to be paired with chaps to be used when hunting the heavy cover and briars where I chase upland birds.

Where I hunt, actual “brush pants” would be something very much like these but with an additional layer of canvas or something similar sewn over the legs and around the ankles to function like built-in chaps.

if Duck Camp had something like that I would purchase in a heartbeat.

6’3” 215lbs with size 36Tall. It’s the right size for me based on hips and pant length. Pants are great except for 2 reasons: 1. The actually size of seat of the pants is way to small, and easily gives you a plummets crack.

Lol I know it sounds funny but I’m constantly bending down to do work in and it gets annoying to have to hoist my pants up everytime. Yes I wear a belt. 2. Is that the they could have a little more room in the crotch and thoughts.

I like the stylized fit. But driving 4+ hours in these things would be a pain. Too in comfy. Love all things duck camp. But this needs some reworking! Much love.

These pants are an example of a quality product. Roomy pockets, elastic portions at the waistband, as well as drawstrings at the ankles. Camo pattern is realistic and pants are quiet when you walk. Comfy.

One note of caution though; be sure to order the correct size. IMO these run a bit small, so I’d bump it up a size from what you’d expect. Returns are accepted but the postage is on you. And if the item was on sale when originally purchased but is no longer, you will be charged the regular price to replace them.

If this occurs, it obviously decreases the overall value.

Gets the job done for what I need. Right amount of pockets and right fit. Not insulated and I don’t recommend for cold, but can easily layer underneath bibs or insulated pants. This will be my all-around pants either in early/fall season outer layer or inner layer under bibs in winter/late season when temps drop.

Purchased one size larger so I can layer or wear looser. Comfortable material- I liked that material is mix of cotton and polyester, which is more breathable. Has pockets. Good value.

These have quickly become the foundation of the best turkey hunting pants on the market. The fit, the pockets, the seat and hems on the legs, the knee pads. They thought of it all.

Just got mine in and they fit perfectly. Super light weight and extremely breathable. Can’t wait to break them in during the spring.

Trousers were fantastic but the jacket didn’t fitt ,so gave it to my mate,just a shame you don’t make the jacket in 3XL

soft and comfortable and do not make noise crawling on the branches

For tall people with 190 cm+ legs are too short. Otherwise great

I bought these pants when they were on sale. I ordered 1 size bigger than my jean size. I wear a 38 in jeans and I bought them in size 40 waist. These pants are super comfortable, the hip pockets are zippered and cargo leg pockets are buttoned.

The insulation is zoned to keep you more comfortable. Someone in a review on Cabela’s website said the crotch felt bulky, and I will say it does a slight bunching up in the crotch area, but its only due to the insulation that is going to keep you warm.

The goretex fabric is a nice close nap that wont pick up clingy vegetation and its waterproof and will provide a decent amount of protection from the wind also. There are zippers on the legs that will allow you to take off the pants while still wearing your boots.

The suspenders are removable if you want and there is belt loops to use if you decide to remove the suspenders. These pants sit higher above the waistline so they will provide protection from the elements on your lowerback and keep wind from getting to you making you cold.

I strongly reccamend these pants especially if you can catch them on sale.

I bought these back in the summer and was able to wear them for the 2019 deer season in northern New York. I was able to sit comfortably for several days from daylight to dark in a tree stand in 20 degree weather with just a pair of long underwear underneath.

I also have the jacket that matches these pants and I am completely satisfied with the quality of the material and the camouflage pattern. I was also able to sneak up on deer at dusk and walk by them at 25 yards without them spooking at all.

Overall I would recommend this setup if you sit all day in cold weather. The only problem I had was the neck size is small when zipped all the way up. Even without the balaclava I wear it was snug.

Very heavy. Just what I was looking for for cold days. I don’t wear long johns. Hard to find pants like these any more. Cabelas used to carry a lot of them. Haven’t worn them yet, but love them.

I am pretty picky about gear. These are quiet, lightweight for their warmth, and pretty true to fit. I hunted the other day in 15-20mph winds and never felt a thing. I can’t wait until January to test the full warmth out with my different base layers.

The only reason I didn’t give them a 5* is because there’s no side pockets. That’s not a deal breaker, but I use them a lot to keep from dragging a backpack around.

Very pleased with these pants. No smell aside from a slight new clothing smell, almost gone and haven’t washed or worn into the field. Loving this Prairie pattern and I don’t waterfowl hunt. Should be great in the leaf litter of fall.

I’m a 36 to 38 waist person and took to plunge on the XL size. I’m closer to a 38 than a 36. I’m glad I did even though it is a little big; shouldn’t be a problem with a belt and layers. might even add another button to the side to cinch the overall fit by an inch or so.

The weight is just what I wanted: medium to nearly heavy. The only detail I would change is the pocket snaps. I never scared game away with a traditional snap before, at least to my observations. This snap is plastic on the female end (for sound dampening) and doesn’t seem to stay together well.

Placing a traditional button on the side pockets, just like the back pockets would make these pants darn near perfect. I may buy another pair when they go on sale in the Large size for earlier in the season for when I’m a bit less rotund and don’t need the layering effect.

Happy with the pants. I use them for September and October in Michigan and have bought the product before. Quiet material for deer hunting. I don’t use the ties at the ankles and normally just cut them off.

I imagine the ties might be helpful in areas with problem ticks. When I purchased before I noticed a strong odor but this latest pair was not too bad. I have to assume Cabelas reads these comments and has improved the product for deer hunters wanting scent free as possible.

Bought an XL pair along with a 2XL pair for different layering options and was shocked to see the 2XL pair did not have buttons on the back pockets to keep wallet, etc secure. Ordered another pair as thought might have gotten a defective pair but sure enough the second pair did not have back pocket buttons either.

Found it odd the XL pair has buttons on back pockets but not the 2XL ones. Big issue for me not being able to secure my wallet. Other than this big issue I like the pants but to be honest have not put them into a hunting situation.

I am taking these to Alaska in three weeks for a DIY moose hunt so we will see how the pants perform. Given the big issue of the buttons missing on the back pockets I can only give them 2 stars. Go the small extra step and add the buttons on the back pockets.