Jeff Sturgis Mid Season Lightweight Hunting Clothes and Gear
When it comes to packing for a hunt, lifelong hunter Jeff Sturgis subscribes to a minimalist philosophy, opting for lightweight hunting clothes that let him move quickly without being weighed down. From base layers to outerwear, check out all the lightweight hunting apparel on Jeff’s mid-season pack list.
Apparel & Accessories
Baselayer Top
First LiteFirst Lite Wick Short Sleeve Crew (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)The Ultralight 150 Aerowool® Wick Short Sleeve Crew from First Lite will keep you cool, dry, and comfortable from preseason scouting to early season heatwaves. With an airy, 150-gram Aerowool® construction that combines 17.5-micron merino wool with 37.5 activated nylon fibers to create a high-performance fabric, this lightweight layer dries quickly without compromising on durability or odor resistance. <br> <br> It also features 125-gram Aerowool® mesh panels for maximum ventilation on active hunts. <br> <br> • 150g Aerowool® technology that combines 17.5-micron merino wool with 37.5 activated nylon fibers<br> • Lightweight, breathable, and quick-drying<br> • 125-gram Aerowool® mesh panels for maximum ventilation
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Midlayer Top
First LiteFirst Lite Kiln Hoodie (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)Whether you’re hunting elk in September or mallards in January, the Kiln 250 Merino-X hoodie was built to do it all. The successor to First Lite’s best-selling Chama Hoodie, this comfy midweight layer is made from 250-gram Merino-X fabric for improved durability and resistance to tears and odors. <br> <br> Use it as a first or second layer — it’ll be the most versatile piece in your closet!
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Midlayer Top
First LiteFirst Lite Furnace Hoodie (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)The First Lite Furnace Hoodie is the warm, yet breathable layer you need to stay comfy on mid-to-late season hunts. Made with a cozy, odor-resistant Merino wool and spandex blend, it’s designed for maximum mobility and warmth. <br> <br> A hood with two quiet snaps lets you keep cold air out, and the thumb exits let you add or remove layers without bunching in the sleeves. When temps drop below 40, the Furnace is the hoodie for the job. <br> <br> • Made with a cozy, odor-resistant merino wool and spandex for mobility and warmth<br> • A hood with two quiet snaps to keep cold air out<br> • Thumb exits for easy layering without bunching in the sleeves
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Vest
First LiteFirst Lite Sawtooth Hybrid Vest (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)The First Lite Sawtooth Hybrid Vest is the perfect midweight layering piece for exploring the backcountry. Made with 20.5-micron, 300g Merino-X fabric, it’s warm, breathable, and odor-resistant to keep your scent hidden from nearby deer. Featuring DWR-coated nylon panels for critical durability and water resistance where you need it most: the chest and shoulders. <br> <br> Body-mapped to preserve core boy temperature, this vest has 60g, 37.5 insulation behind the durable nylon chest panels for extra warmth and wind resistance. <br> <br> • Warm, breathable, odor-resistant, 20.5-micron, 300g Merino-X fabric<br> • DWR-coated nylon chest and shoulder panels for durability and water resistance<br> • 60g, 37.5 insulation for extra warmth and wind resistance
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Pants and Bibs
First LiteFirst Lite Phase Bib (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)The Phase Bib from First Lite is super quiet, super durable, and super resistant to wind and water. With a cozy fleece lining and soft outer shell that protects you from the wind, the Phase is packed with features like treestand-specific pockets, full-length leg zips, and KitLink™ system compatibility, making it perfect for the treestand or blind. <br> <br> Built to withstand a lifetime of hard use, this bib will be your go-to all season long. <br> <br> • Cozy fleece lining and soft outer shell<br> • Treestand-specific pockets<br> • Full-length leg zips<br> • KitLink™ system-compatible
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Jacket
First LiteFirst Lite Phase Jacket (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)The Phase Jacket from First Lite is quiet, durable, and resistant to wind and water. With a cozy fleece lining and soft outer shell that protects you from the wind, the Phase is packed with features like treestand-specific pockets, full-length leg zips, and KitLink™ system compatibility, making it perfect for the treestand or blind. <br> <br> Built to withstand a lifetime of hard use, this softshell jacket will be your go-to all season long. <br> <br> • Cozy fleece lining and soft outer shell<br> • Treestand-specific pockets<br> • Full-length leg zips<br> • KitLink™ system-compatible
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Pants and Bibs
First LiteFirst Lite 308 Hunting Pant (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)Comfort, versatility, and the perfect amount of stretch — the 308 Whitetail Pants are perfect for mid-season hunts. Four-way stretch polyester fabric gives maximum range of motion while treestand-compatible pockets and thigh-zip venting give you all the functionality. <br> <br> Its super-quiet poly construction makes it a great choice for early-season archery and continues to perform as an extra layer well into the fall. <br> <br> • Four-way stretch poly fabric for maximum range of motion<br> • Treestand-compatible pockets<br> • Thigh-zip venting<br> • Super-quiet construction for stealth
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Face Cover
First LiteFirst Lite Wind River Merino Balaclava (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)With built-in ear holes to aid in hearing, this unique balaclava is made from super-fine, 18.5-micron merino wool that resists odors, delivering warmth, comfort, and odor control for cold days in the field. <br> <br> • Cozy 18.5-micron merino wool<br> • Built-in ear holes for enhanced hearing<br> • Odor-resistant
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Hat
First LiteFirst Lite Kiln 250 Hunting Beanie (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)Dropping temps call for the Kiln 250 Beanie from First Lite. Its lofted 250gsm Merino-X construction delivers versatility, odor-resistance, and the perfect amount of warmth for the stand. All colorways, except First Lite Cache, feature a reversible blaze orange interior for visibility when you want to be seen by other hunters. <br> <br> • 250gsm Merino-X fabric for odor-resistance and warmth<br> • Reversible blaze orange interior for visibility
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Cold Weather Face Cover
First LiteFirst Lite Tundra Cold Weather Balaclava (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)All-day sits in the stand can get frigid. That’s when you break out the Tundra Cold Weather Balaclava from First Lite. Featuring a softshell construction to keep you dry, a merino facemask that lets you breathe and call, plus a super-cozy synthetic shearling lining, this balaclava brings superb warmth and weather protection under the harshest conditions. <br> <br> • Super-warm, odor-resistant merino wool<br> • Cozy synthetic shearling lining<br> • Softshell construction to keep you dry<br>
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Boots
LaCrosse FootwearLaCrosse Alphaburly Pro 1600g Insulated Hunting Boot 18" (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)These premium hunting boots stand up to heavy rain, snow, mud, and everything in between — all while keeping your feet dry, warm, and comfortable. With high-quality, scent-free rubber and naturally insulating neoprene, the Alphaburly Pro boots are ready for any challenge you throw at them. <br> <br> • Built with hand-laid premium, natural rubber over insulating neoprene for durability<br> • 1600G Thinsulate Ultra insulation<br> • Quick drying and moisture-wicking, jersey knit liner<br> • A comfortable, secure fit to keep your foot in place while on the move<br> • Neoprene gusset accommodates different calf sizes<br> • Nylon shank<br> • EVA footbed<br> • 18in height
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Binoculars
Vortex OpticsVortex Razor UHD 8x42 Binoculars (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)The Vortex Razor HD 8x42 full-sized binoculars can handle the most extreme conditions and terrain. These binos are lightweight and deliver best-in-class HD optics, providing razor-sharp clarity and image quality. <br> <br> • XR™ Plus fully multi-coated anti-reflective coatings on all air-to-glass surfaces to provide maximum light transmission and peak clarity, even in low-light conditions<br> • ArmorTek scratch-resistant coating protects exterior lenses<br> • Waterproof O-ring keeps moisture and dust out<br> • Rubber armor for a secure, non-slip grip and durable external protection<br> • Tripod-compatible<br> • APO System Index-matched lenses deliver color correction across the entire visual spectrum<br> • HD Lens Elements premium extra-low dispersion glass provides top-notch resolution and color fidelity
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Range Finder
Vortex OpticsVortex Razor HD 4000 Rangefinder (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)Whether you’re an archer or a shooter, the Razor HD 4000 Rangefinder will be the most clutch piece of gear in your pack this season. With four targeting modes for any ranging environment, the primary HCD (horizontal component distance) range mode provides key angle-compensated range information in an easy-to-read display. <br> <br> It also has a LOS (Line of Sight) range mode and scan feature. <br> <br> • HD optical system with select glass elements for exceptional resolution, color, and sharpness<br> • XR™ Plus fully multi-coated for maximum light transmission and clarity – even in low light<br> • ArmorTek ultra-hard, scratch-resistant coating to protect exterior lenses<br> • Waterproof O-ring to seal out moisture, dust, and debris<br> • Rubber armor with a non-slip grip<br> • Tripod-compatible
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Grunt Call
Hunter SpecialtiesHunter Specialties True Talker OG Deer Call (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)With five common deer vocalizations, the True Talker OG Deer Call can mimic mature buck grunts, young buck grunts, doe and fawn bleats, and aggressive buck growls — making it the most versatile deer call in your gear pack. <br> <br> It features a freeze-resistant reed, so you’ll be able to create realistic deer sounds in any conditions. It also has a rubber sleeve over the grunt tube, making it easy to manipulate volume, tone, and direction of sound. <br> <br> • Produces buck grunts, doe, and fawn bleats, and buck growls<br> • Rubber sleeve over grunt tube for manipulating volume and tone<br> • Soft rubber exterior for added grip<br> • Freeze-resistant reed<br> • Fingertip control<br> • Lanyard included
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Bleat Call
PrimosPrimos The Original Can Doe Call (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)The Original Can Deer Call from Primos mimics an original Estrus bleat, which tells a buck that a doe is ready for breeding. Works for whitetail, blacktail, and mule deer. • Original Estrus bleat for the rut • Quiet-carry thumbhole
Treestand & Accessories
Safety Harness
Hunter Safety SystemHSS Shadow Treestand Harness (Jeff Sturgis Mid-Season Picks)The lightest, most flexible harness on the market, The Shadow features a breathable air-mesh upper body that has a vertical adjustment, letting you tailor the fit to your comfort. The upper-body webbing, tether, and waist buckle provide extra strength without weight or bulk. <br> <br> • Patented HSS design eliminates dangerous dangling straps and weave-through buckles<br> • Soft grey tone to complement camo patterns<br> • One size fits most: 125-300lbs.<br> • Included: Harness, adjustable tree strap, suspension relief strap, instructional DVD, safe-use instructions
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