Brush chaps
Chaps or pants? It's a holy war. Chaps let you turn any pair of jeans into hunting pants—and you can strip them off when you hit open country. Dedicated upland pants are simpler but wear out faster and cost more to replace. Most hunters end up owning both: lightweight pants for early season, tin cloth chaps for December.
What Separates Good from Great
Nylon facing that sheds burrs
Cotton soaks up dew and collects every sticker in the field. Nylon-faced pants dry fast and let burrs brush off.
Fit that works with layers
Buy a size up. You'll want room for long underwear when it's 15°F and you're walking into the wind.
Suspenders, not a belt
Heavy chaps sag. Wet birds in your vest pull your waist down. Suspenders solve both problems.
The Call
A decade to destroy. Hot over 20°F but nothing lasts longer.
Waterproof facing. Fits bigger guys. The modern standard.
Superior protection at a reasonable price.
Can't tell they're on. Made for rabbit hunters who hit nasty cover.
Rabbit and coon hunters swear by them. Built for abuse.
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