92. Layering garments (base, layers, socks) for cold weather, changing in tree and ring of steps

[@mikemehevic5292]

Cross dressing to stay warm.. if it means I'm not cold I'm in lol just kidding, good info John!

[@jongutierrez9116]

When it gets really cold out there I just remember Eric Thomas quote. “A true hunter’s goal is not the prize. A true hunter’s goal is to hunt, that’s what they live for, they live to hunt. It’s the whole process. “

[@RKLIFE17]

Looks like you are going to rob a bank! Great video!

[@shaneshonda]

Thank you for sharing your experience and tips to all of us with less experience.

[@seeksolitude9048]

It is amazing how close my layering system is to yours. My buddies think that I am nuts with all of my tubs, 60 sets of base layers, a separate tub for my scentLoc clothing. I've been bow hunting for 44 years and have been working on my scent control ever since my first trip. My uncle and his buddies smoked and cooked in the camper while wearing their hunting clothes! I watched deer walk around them. I hung all of my clothes outside and took shit for it. But I saw deer up close and they did not.

[@johneberhart4062]

It's all about being a detail oriented person and then having the devotion and commitment to making it happen.

[@usernamehere6061]

I see deer close almost ever hunt and never do this circus act.

[@seeksolitude9048]

Wearing clean, scent free clothes is not a circus act. It does not guarantee succes, but I believe it is part of a process that works.

[@johneberhart4062]

@@usernamehere6061The ridiculously correct word you used inn that sentence is "ALMOST". I NEVER get winded.

[@usernamehere6061]

@@johneberhart4062 I said I SEE deer close almost every hunt... I didn't say I "almost" never get winded. Take it easy old man and learn to read.

[@ipetgoats]

Thanks for the great info John. I always like reading your woods and waters articles, but being able to listen to hunting tips while driving is awesome. Great channel, keep up the good work!

[@MexicanMovie]

Got me a bunch of heavy duty safety pins at Walmart, all they had that day was shiny zinc plated, so i soaked them in distilled white vinegar with 5 mils of water added and soaked them 24 hours, then rinsed with cold water and let dry. Perfect with no shine whatsoever. Got the safety pin idea from you of course, another great tip! Thanks for all the helpful videos!

[@johneberhart4062]

Gotta love safety pins.

[@danweaver5787]

Alligator clips are better. 😂 I’m just messing with you John. I know a lot of people give you hell. This is all in fun. John are you hunting Ohio this year? Lmk. I wanna meet up if you do. You have my number

[@usernamehere6061]

Wasting all that time on gimmicks that won't help you at all in harvesting a mature deer 😂

[@MexicanMovie]

@@usernamehere6061 you're right, it is the knowledge we get from John that gets us close to deer on a regular basis, not gimmicks.

[@usernamehere6061]

@@MexicanMovie I've never seen him share any hunting knowledge... only gear reviews to push sponsors & gimmicks. Oh along with making excuses about hunting pressure.

[@JimBowSlice]

I got a pair of heated insoles and that's been the biggest game changer for me in cold weather

[@o.m.g.wandajeansgarden9227]

Thanks for all the knowledge you have given the Eberhart outdoors community am highly thankful for your time and very detailed info because of that am 100 times a better hunter and I love my ESS very comfortable and I got the tether platform and I love it thank you Mr Eberhart god bless you and your family happy holidays

[@johneberhart4062]

You're welcome and hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas as well.

[@aotec89]

I’m loving my trophy line wingman and tree hopper step combo. Also, the new Scentlok windproof reactor jacket is an awesome Midlayer

[@BrandonBarlowOutdoors]

SKRE is kicking out some decent merino now too. Merino tech has some nice ultra light merino and top notch socks as well. :) Nice work John

[@rustinpeace7466]

I used First Lite's solitude set this year and was warmer than I ever have been in Michigan's fall. Only thing that grew tiresome was being winded. Bought the revenant pro set during the black Friday sale and look forward to trying it on some wary winter deer.

[@garywest2250]

before I read your second sentence, I was going to say you're going to get smelled by deer all the time. I'm glad you included your second sentence.

[@bassamaticfpv4354]

I wish ScentLok’s layering top would be longer on the torso. I’ll have to try icebreaker one day. I have been using Columbias bottom super thin with the silver lining on the inside they are super thin and comfy and pretty warm. I got them probably 10 years ago for about $80 bucks still rockin em.

[@robertferraiuolo3675]

Thank you sir!!!

[@backinthewoods2022]

JOHN what are your thoughts on wearing regular hunting clothing over scentlok? I wash my wool in scent free soap in a washer that’s never used for anything else and store it in scent free bags and only use it over scentlok and only handle it with gloves hands. I do this for still hunting purposes and during gun season. Curious if your thoughts on this?

[@stevenbaum7395]

What do use fir cold feet

[@robbmoore9829]

Have you ever done a video on your clothing/layering during early season. If not it would help out us guys in the heat down south.

[@johneberhart4062]

I will do that soon.

[@usernamehere6061]

Wear a leafy jacket with nothing under it and a pair of brown pants... not that difficult.

[@robbmoore9829]

@@usernamehere6061 Don’t make smart ass replies to comments… not that difficult.

[@jimpeterson3806]

I love the design of your jacket minus the spandex wrist cuff. It wouldn't be so bad if they made more tall sizes. The older Windbrace jacket wrist cuffs were the best imo. Question on the pants...is there a way to take off the knee pads? It looks like they're stitched on but wasn't sure. I'm a treestand guy but would like the pants to compliment the jacket. Thanks!

[@johneberhart4062]

Unfortunately no, there is no way to take off the knee pads. Hopefully next year they remove them. I don't like them either and use regular knee pads over them.

[@nelsonchandler1015]

great information !! been following your advice for a while now really helps a lot !! thank you. was wondering what kind of back pack is best mine is wore out need a new one for next year .

[@johneberhart4062]

If your a scent control guy, either of the ScentLok backpacks are OK.

[@dennybirchfield]

Any serious hunter has been out there late season and knows how cold it is anything to stay warm

[@usernamehere6061]

Wear basic clothes & buy the first lite sanctuary 2.0 set. Tie them to your pack and put them on at base of tree. You will never sweat or get cold again. Thank me later.

[@MexicanMovie]

I recently ordered the FLEECE HEAVYWEIGHT BEANIE & GAITER COMBO from Scentlok, and i have some serious concerns about the amount of activated carbon in that beanie. I'm thinking of cutting it open on camera to see if we are getting what we are paying for. As far as my Sadlle Hunter Suit, it's better than expected.... with the wind breaker feature, the odor stays in long enough to be totally absorbed by the carbon. Had it on the day the 8 point buck came right by me from an unexpected direction.

[@johneberhart4062]

That is a perk of a suit with a membrane, the carbon has more time to adsorb. Care instructions are different though.

[@MexicanMovie]

@@johneberhart4062 you mean drying the 40 minutes inside out on high heat then turn right side out for the additional 10 minutes ? that's how i did it when i received it, thanks to your video on the suit.

[@micahdunleavy9227]

John Cross dressing for the win! Lol

[@johneberhart4062]

Did you like those ladies tights??? They are actually pretty awesome, just have to buy about 2 sizes larger to make up the difference in ladies sizing.

[@usernamehere6061]

Ew

[@bradbaillargeon3248]

Great video John. I’m confused as I did not see you put on a Scentlok face covering. What are you doing for breath odor control?

[@johneberhart4062]

I had on the headcover with drop down facemask and have it pulled up over my mouth and nose when hunting. Have to have it down to talk. I do pull it down under my chin before taking a shot.

[@galinswigart]

Great video, John. Question - What are your thoughts on the heated vest you show here vs. one made of a more traditional 'puffy jacket' design with insulation? In my mind, it seems the lower profile one you show in this video would be better because you can choose what insulating layer you want over top (like you show in the video) ... I would assume that especially the cheaper heated vests with insulation are using a cheap and low quality insulation compared to Primaloft or something similar.

[@mr.skeptical3071]

Except when your scent loc head cover is against your skin, then what are u supposed to do? Re activate it every time????

[@Allegiance_Outdoors]

Which Sitka did you pick up? Guarantee it wasn’t the Stratus at Fanatic. Was it even the whitetail line?

[@usernamehere6061]

This guy is anal about brands and acts like the only way to hunt is by using the brands he has adopted over the years... but when it comes to brands like Sitka he's quick to claim he's not into name brands lol

[@owenjones8075]

Are those air tight totes still available to buy?

[@Weaselcamp1]

Question, do you think drinking coffee in your tree would scare the deer ?

[@eddiesheppard7124]

What are your thoughts on Ozonics?

[@bassamaticfpv4354]

Has anyone tryed the new scentlok heated shirt that just came out?

[@Allegiance_Outdoors]

Smartwool? They have been making Marino garnets WAY before FirstLite!

[@ikerapt6702]

John is the scent lok heated vest good? I'm apprehensive buying these heated vests online from companies I havent heard of. I dont mind paying extra for peace of mind

[@johneberhart4062]

They're OK. You can't go wrong with Venturas vest and bottoms. Venturas come with good batteries also.

[@Bryan-wc3et]

What as the name of the second vest

[@chrisweber5041]

👍👍

[@MexicanMovie]

Saddle Hunter suit going for $119 each piece today, snap yours up for a great xmas bargain !!!!!

[@jhuntley575]

No heated socks?

[@johneberhart4062]

Nope and I have an entire KZbin video on boots and in that video I explain how to keep your feet warm. I do not use heated socks though.

[@Allegiance_Outdoors]

I guess there is no rifle season where you hunt, John that require blaze orange.

[@yabba5696]

There is but it's only 10 days long, And people like us don't care much for rifle hunting anymore there's just no challenge in it. Now get them to 20yds and put an arrow behind their shoulder, and you'll probably never pick a rifle up again to take deer hunting. You will not kill a big buck every year like this, it isn't for the weak, but you'll never get that feeling from a rifle kill EVER!

[@Allegiance_Outdoors]

@@yabba5696 for sure! Here is the SE, rifle season is like 3 months long and regardless if you still choose to bow hunt, you still have to wear blaze orange on public land.

[@eberhartoutdoors4219]

We go to other states during our gun season

[@Tuberider82]

I hunt in Florida and north carolina. Does sent control work when you are sweating your ass off?

[@usernamehere6061]

It never works to begin with lol

[@Bryan-wc3et]

What as the name of the second vest