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The most efficient cold weather layering system.. |
October 25, 2011 |
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Marty Kovarik
from Michigan
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<p><img style="border: medium outset ;" alt="" src="/v/vspfiles/assets/images/martykovarik.jpg" align="left">Hycreek (by Outhere Smartwear) is the most thoughtfully designed and efficient
cold weather layering system I have ever worn. Hycreek Sportswear is
something for the northern hunter and ice angler to get excited about.</p>
<p>Over the past week I have examined and worn the product in various
weather conditions and levels of activity. Weather encountered was 7
degrees below zero, 30 below zero wind chills, heavy winds and near
whiteout snow, calm and sunny, and 34 degrees and raining. This test
included over 30 hours on frozen Portage Lake near its entry to Lake
Superior.</p>
<p>By using the various pieces of clothing and design features to
enhance the versatility of the clothing, I was never overheated, cold,
or wet. The venting features and the breathability of SMART-TEX
technology proved themselves during periods of high activity and time
spent in a heated ice shanty. While experiencing extreme wind-chills,
the outer jacket and pant proved completely windproof, and during rain
and while kneeling in slushy snow the fabric proved waterproof.</p>
<p>Attention to detail and quality workmanship are evident throughout
the clothing. Heavy-duty zippers are used and double stitching
strengthens major stress points.</p>
<p>Every detail to make the Hycreek system user friendly and functional has been thought of.</p>
<p>Warmth and versatility start with the lightweight fleece shirt and
pants. This first layer is ultra comfortable and the sufficiently long
shirt can be zipped half way down to let heat escape during active
periods and zipped all the way high around the neck to lock in warmth
when needed. The fleece inner flap to seal the heat and keep the cold
zipper off the skin is one example of the thoughtful design found
throughout the system. In addition, the zippered fleece shirt is
suitable for wear anywhere. The inner layer is so comfortable I never
wanted to take it off.</p>
<p>The reversible fleece jacket works double time as a liner in the
layering system and a hunting/town jacket. The extra-large handwarmer
pockets are lined for comfort and large enough for cargo, and the chest
pockets are big enough for cell phones, GPS units and small cameras. As
the second layer used to lock in body heat, the jacket zips all the way
to the chin and is long enough to trap heat well below the waist. The
draw cord at the bottom ensures a tight seal when needed. The
thumbholes in the sleeves not only keep the inner jacket from riding up
while putting on the outer jacket, but also can be used during cold
weather to keep more of the hand covered.</p>
<p>The outer jacket completes the weather barrier and seals in heat
from half way up the face to below the waist. Draw cords above and
below the waist can be adjusted as weather and activity demand and
underarm vents add even greater versatility. As in the jacket, the
lined handwarmer pockets are generous, as are the chest pockets. As
another example of attention to detail, the ample cargo pockets have a
brass lined drain hole at the bottom.</p>
<p>The pants are the final example of quality design. Outfitted with
both suspender buttons and belt loops, the waist of the pant is high in
the center of the back for extra warmth on the kidney area. The most
impressive design feature of the pants is the extra large adjustable
cuffs. During 30 hours on Lake Superior ice they kept warmth in and
water, slush and snow out of the boot and the bootlaces.</p>
<p>To put a layering system like this together an outdoor person could
expect to pay substantially. To see clothing with this quality of
design, function and style at this price is unheard of. Hycreek by would be a great deal at twice the price.</p>
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156 of 156 people found the following review helpful:
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Outstanding Gear! |
October 25, 2011 |
| Reviewer:
Todd Osborn
from Blue Grass, IA United States
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I purchased this package in 2008. It has served me faithfully fishing, hunting and scouting every season since and I expect for many years to come. This product surpasses the ECW ensemble I used in the Army.
Iowa has very wet springs and extremely cold winters. My gear has kept me warm and dry through -30 degree days with 40 mph winds that chill to the bone.
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