Jeff Sturgis Mid Season Lightweight Hunting Clothes and Gear
When it comes to packing for a hunt, lifelong hunter Jeff Sturgis subscribes to a minimalist philosophy, opting for lightweight hunting clothes that let him move quickly without being weighed down. From base layers to outerwear, check out all the lightweight hunting apparel on Jeff’s mid-season pack list.
Apparel & Accessories
Baselayer Top
First LiteFirst Lite Wick Short Sleeve Crew (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)The Ultralight 150 Aerowool® Wick Short Sleeve Crew from First Lite will keep you cool, dry, and comfortable from preseason scouting to early season heatwaves. With an airy, 150-gram Aerowool® construction that combines 17.5-micron merino wool with 3...
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Midlayer Top
First LiteFirst Lite Kiln Hoodie (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)Whether you’re hunting elk in September or mallards in January, the Kiln 250 Merino-X hoodie was built to do it all. The successor to First Lite’s best-selling Chama Hoodie, this comfy midweight layer is made from 250-gram Merino-X fabric for improve...
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Midlayer Top
First LiteFirst Lite Furnace Hoodie (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)The First Lite Furnace Hoodie is the warm, yet breathable layer you need to stay comfy on mid-to-late season hunts. Made with a cozy, odor-resistant Merino wool and spandex blend, it’s designed for maximum mobility and warmth. <br> <br> A hood with ...
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Vest
First LiteFirst Lite Sawtooth Hybrid Vest (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)The First Lite Sawtooth Hybrid Vest is the perfect midweight layering piece for exploring the backcountry. Made with 20.5-micron, 300g Merino-X fabric, it’s warm, breathable, and odor-resistant to keep your scent hidden from nearby deer. Featuring DW...
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Pants and Bibs
First LiteFirst Lite Phase Bib (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)The Phase Bib from First Lite is super quiet, super durable, and super resistant to wind and water. With a cozy fleece lining and soft outer shell that protects you from the wind, the Phase is packed with features like treestand-specific pockets, ful...
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Jacket
First LiteFirst Lite Phase Jacket (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)The Phase Jacket from First Lite is quiet, durable, and resistant to wind and water. With a cozy fleece lining and soft outer shell that protects you from the wind, the Phase is packed with features like treestand-specific pockets, full-length leg zi...
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Pants and Bibs
First LiteFirst Lite 308 Hunting Pant (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)Comfort, versatility, and the perfect amount of stretch — the 308 Whitetail Pants are perfect for mid-season hunts. Four-way stretch polyester fabric gives maximum range of motion while treestand-compatible pockets and thigh-zip venting give you all ...
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Face Cover
First LiteFirst Lite Wind River Merino Balaclava (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)With built-in ear holes to aid in hearing, this unique balaclava is made from super-fine, 18.5-micron merino wool that resists odors, delivering warmth, comfort, and odor control for cold days in the field. <br> <br> • Cozy 18.5-micron merino wool<br...
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Hat
First LiteFirst Lite Kiln 250 Hunting Beanie (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)Dropping temps call for the Kiln 250 Beanie from First Lite. Its lofted 250gsm Merino-X construction delivers versatility, odor-resistance, and the perfect amount of warmth for the stand. All colorways, except First Lite Cache, feature a reversible b...
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Cold Weather Face Cover
First LiteFirst Lite Tundra Cold Weather Balaclava (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)All-day sits in the stand can get frigid. That’s when you break out the Tundra Cold Weather Balaclava from First Lite. Featuring a softshell construction to keep you dry, a merino facemask that lets you breathe and call, plus a super-cozy synthetic s...
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Boots
LaCrosse FootwearLaCrosse Alphaburly Pro 1600g Insulated Hunting Boot 18" (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)These premium hunting boots stand up to heavy rain, snow, mud, and everything in between — all while keeping your feet dry, warm, and comfortable. With high-quality, scent-free rubber and naturally insulating neoprene, the Alphaburly Pro boots are re...
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Binoculars
Vortex OpticsVortex Razor UHD 8x42 Binoculars (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)The Vortex Razor HD 8x42 full-sized binoculars can handle the most extreme conditions and terrain. These binos are lightweight and deliver best-in-class HD optics, providing razor-sharp clarity and image quality. <br> <br> • XR™ Plus fully multi-coat...
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Range Finder
Vortex OpticsVortex Razor HD 4000 Rangefinder (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)Whether you’re an archer or a shooter, the Razor HD 4000 Rangefinder will be the most clutch piece of gear in your pack this season. With four targeting modes for any ranging environment, the primary HCD (horizontal component distance) range mode pro...
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Grunt Call
Hunter SpecialtiesHunter Specialties True Talker OG Deer Call (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)With five common deer vocalizations, the True Talker OG Deer Call can mimic mature buck grunts, young buck grunts, doe and fawn bleats, and aggressive buck growls — making it the most versatile deer call in your gear pack. <br> <br> It features a fr...
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Bleat Call
PrimosPrimos The Original Can Doe Call (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)The Original Can Deer Call from Primos mimics an original Estrus bleat, which tells a buck that a doe is ready for breeding. Works for whitetail, blacktail, and mule deer. • Original Estrus bleat for the rut • Quiet-carry thumbhole
Treestand & Accessories
Safety Harness
Hunter Safety SystemHSS Shadow Treestand Harness (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)The lightest, most flexible harness on the market, The Shadow features a breathable air-mesh upper body that has a vertical adjustment, letting you tailor the fit to your comfort. The upper-body webbing, tether, and waist buckle provide extra strengt...
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