Layering Pants for Any Hunt | Sitka Bottoms, Baselayers, and Real-World Tips

Ever wonder how to build a bottom layering system that works for every hunt — from 100° antelope country to sub-zero treestand sits? In this video, I break down the exact system I use for Western hunts, from my Sitka merino base layers to the midweight Traverse and even the heavy-duty Dakotas.

I’ll walk you through what actually matters — what to bring, what to skip, and how to stay comfortable without buying a closet full of gear. Whether you hunt elk in September or mule deer in November, this system has you covered.

In This Video:

My go-to Sitka base layers for hot and cold hunts
The best lightweight pants for elk, mule deer, and antelope
Why I don’t wear base layers while moving
How to stack layers for late-season glassing
The one “just for cold” piece that actually deserves a spot in your pack

Free Gear Resource:
Grab the Drawn West Gear Packing Checklist — the rifle elk version is available now (link below 👇).
www.GetDrawnWest.com/gear

Gear Mentioned in This Video:
Sitka Core Merino 120 Bottom→ https://alnk.to/88237AD
Sitka Heavyweight Bottom → https://alnk.to/2jOZ4AK
Sitka Timberline Pants → https://alnk.to/cb5h1df
Sitka Dakota Pants → https://alnk.to/9mrlZw0

💬 Comment below: What’s your go-to base layer or pants system for your hunts?

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