Arctic Armor for Deer Hunting

[IceProwler]

I am excited to wear my Arctic Armor in the deer stand for the first time this year. What does everybody recommend to wear underneath? Do you wear wicking clothing on the skin but then something that can absorb the sweat as an out layer?

[Jim Almquist]

I always like to wear UnderArmour as my first layer and then a layer of fleece. If you have a hike out to your deer stand I think you will be a lot warmer if you carry your suit out and put it on when you get to your stand or you could end up a sweaty mess. I also washed mine in plain water with a couple of boxes of baking soda to remove any scent and then hung it out in the woods to dry. I am lucky because I have a cloths line in my backyard that butts up to the woods. It never hurts to pack it with leaves from the area you hunt as well so it smells "right"

[eyeguy 54]

I wear the silver lined stuff. Then what ever else I need sprayed wth scent killer.

[PerchJerker]

I always like to wear UnderArmour as my first layer and then a layer of fleece. If you have a hike out to your deer stand I think you will be a lot warmer if you carry your suit out and put it on when you get to your stand or you could end up a sweaty mess.

Agree 100% with Jim's statements.

I always wear a layer of poly-pro thermals like UnderArmor next to my skin, and prefer to wear a layer of fleece over the thermals. That is usually all I need, or if it's really cold I might add a very heavy hooded sweatshirt that really keeps me warm. It's cotton so I don't wear it if I'll be perspiring, but if sitting still then the heavy cotton sweatshirt is really warm.

[Deitz Dittrich]

I use cabelas brand under armour.. but yup, pretty much the same as PJ and Jim!

[Ed Carlson]

Isn't there a new Scent Lock base layer system out this season, from Under Armor I believe?

Not 100% sure, but I thought I seen it?

[harvey lee]

I would not get to concerned about all the Scent Lock clothes. If you have a clean suit and shower before going out, you will be just fine.

I wear some under armor and use the wind to my advantage.

Make sure you practice with the bow with the AA coat on. You may want to put a little duct tape on your arm so the bow string does not hit the jacket sleeve.

[IceProwler]

Thank you everybody. Cannot wait to try it out in the stand this year.

[palisade1kid]

Your gonna love your suit.I've had Ice Armor for 3 years now and what a warm super lightweight suit it is. I'd agree with Jim.

[slurpie]

I have one and hate the coat. If you need layers i would put on 5 or 6 layers then. Just can not stay toasty warm in that coat.its like the wind goes right threw it. Called who i bought it from and was disappointed in what i heard from them. Not happy with it at all.

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

I have one and hate the coat. If you need layers i would put on 5 or 6 layers then. Just can not stay toasty warm in that coat.its like the wind goes right threw it. Called who i bought it from and was disappointed in what i heard from them. Not happy with it at all.

I'm thinking that there may be some product inconsistencies with AA. My uncle has the camo suit and has similar complaints as you do. I have the camo suit, and I can honestly say I've NEVER been cold, and I get cold easily. That includes -35 Ontario Lake Trout fishing in January. My biggest complaint is the lack of breathability... it can be like wearing (what I'd imagine) a latex suit. Overall I am happy with it, but were it not for buoyancy, I would be back to my Gore-Tex in a heartbeat. For the deerstand, I would have to carry the suit out for sure or it would look like a smoke stack around my neck.