Early season camo materials?

[inarcher]

Good day.

I'll be heading to Colorado for a DIY mule deer bowhunt in late August. My intent is to bivy in for 4-5 days at a time. Will be hunting at elevations fom 8,000'-9,500'.

Question is, what is apprpriate clothing for such a hunt? My previous trips to Colorado have been a couple weeks later in the season at slightly higher elevations for elk. Wore alot of cotton camo on those trips...but always hunted from a base camp stocked with plenty of clothes.

I have a couple sets of Cabelas MTP mid-weight base layers and some of their Outfitter Microfleece tops and pants. I bought these items for layering in cold weather here at home. Being polyesther, these would dry out much quicker than cotton. Just seems like they might be a bit heavy for late August?

What are your recommendations?

Thanks,
Paul

 

[Bman9900]

In the high country, the weather in late August early September can be very fickle - you could temps from the 80s to the high 20s with rainshowers common (especially in the afternoon) and snow a good possibility. Therefore, you need light to midweight layers that can be put on and removed as the weather dictates. I would advise against having any cotton clothing - I would go with quality poly or light merino wool layers that wick moisture to keep you cool and dry quickly. I would also advise that you invest in a good quality set of raingear. Good luck and have a great time!