Mid Season John Dudley Picks: Lightweight Hunting Gear
Staying warm and dry are obvious priorities when you’re in the stand, but don’t forget the importance of stealth. Whitetail expert John Dudley shares his lightweight hunting gear list for the mid-season, comprised of some of the warmest whitetail hunting gear made from super quiet fabrics to help you stay warm, dry, and undetected.
Apparel & Accessories
Jacket
Sitka GearSitka Traverse Jacket (Mid-Season Dudley Picks)The folks at Sitka kept comfort and versatility top of mind when designing the Traverse Jacket. With a high-loft Berber fleece interior that delivers plenty of warmth, plus mapping in lightweight fleece panels at the sides and underarms for a great f...
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Baselayer Bottom
Sitka GearSitka Core Merino 220 Bottom (Mid-Season Dudley Picks)The perfect layer for when the fall frost arrives — the midweight Core Merino 220 Bottoms from Sitka are made from durable, ArmorSpun merino wool, which has a high warmth-to-weight ratio and is naturally odor-resistant to keep your scent concealed fr...
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Baselayer Top
Sitka GearSitka Fanatic Hoodie (Mid-Season Dudley Picks)With a super-soft, super-quiet body that helps you stay comfortable and stealthy, the high-performance Fanatic Hoodie will become a favorite in your whitetail system. It’s body-mapped grid and microgrid fleeces work to regulate your body temperature ...
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Baselayer Top
Sitka GearSitka Core Lightweight Hoodie (Mid-Season Dudley Picks)One of the most popular baselayers around, the Core Lightweight Hoodie is the prototype on which all Sitka systems are built. Featuring a high-performance, moisture-wicking polyester construction, the Core Lightweight hoodie will keep you comfy and d...
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Vest
Sitka GearSitka Equinox Turkey Vest (Mid-Season Dudley Picks)The Equinox Turkey Vest pairs lots of storage space with tons of comfort. This hunting pack gives you plenty of organizational space without sacrificing the mobility you'll need for a run-and-gun turkey hunt. With spacious pockets with magnetic closu...
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Backpack
Sitka GearSitka Mountain Hauler 4000 (Mid-Season Dudley Picks)Built on a tubular, aircraft-grade aluminum frame that exceeds industry standards of comfort, even when fully loaded. The Mountain Hauler 4000 features triple-density foam for extra padding in the hip belt and shoulder straps. <br> <br> With a load ...
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Backpack
Sitka GearSitka Cargo Box Pack (Mid-Season Dudley Picks)With 23 separate pockets and 2,200 cubic inches of total storage space, this extra-large, bucket-style pack has dedicated pockets for climbing sticks, bow hangers, water bottles, and more. With a durable, water-repellent finish, it will keep your gea...
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Binocular Harness
Sitka GearSitka Mountain Optics Harness (Mid-Season Dudley Picks)Big game hunters can all agree: The Mountain Optics Harness is perfect for storing all the gear you need. Featuring a magnetic, silent-secure, one-handed front flap for binos, not to mention removable, modular side pockets for accessories, the Mounta...
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Range Finder
Leupold Optics Leupold RX-FullDraw 5 Rangefinder (Mid-Season Dudley Picks)The Leupold RX FullDraw® 5 is ideal for archers, using your bow’s shot angles, peep height, velocity, and arrow weight to calculate accurate ranges based on your gear setup. It has input velocities as low as 170 feet per second. And with new-and-impr...
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Binoculars
Leupold OpticsLeupold BX-4 Pro Guide HD 10x42 Binoculars (Mid-Season Dudley Picks)Exceptional performance that doesn't weigh you down on long hunts; That's the beauty of the Leupold BX®-4 Pro Guide™ HD Binoculars These binocularss provide edge-to-edge sharpness and contrast, plus the superb brightness that guides demand – all whil...
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Bow Release
Nock OnNock On Nock 2 It Custom Release (Mid-Season Dudley Picks)Comfort, simplicity, and the ability to adjust groups quickly – there are reasons why the Nock 2 is so popular. This release features a custom two-finger design and an auto-closing jaw for quick attachment to your d-loop. The finger hole is engineere...
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