I want new pants to turkey hunt in and I’m tired of buying crap that fades and rips. I also want something that is comfortable. Does anyone have experience with the first lite Corrugate Guide pant or Ol tom tech stretch turkey pant? These are the two I’m leaning towards. Thanks

Drake makes a polyester top and pant. I've got a set in bottomland and it hasn't faded in 4-5 years. I think I bought it at Nichols in Pelham. I've still got some old Mossy Oak Treklite too. Why they quit making it is one of the great mysteries. They could make a killing if they would bring it back and get rid of that Tibbee line.

Never had any of the Ol Tom so I can't comment.

Ned, Ol tom is made by drake so I assume it would be the same quality.

I ordered the nylon top and bottom in new bottomland from Academy. It will not fade but it’s definitely for warmer temperatures.

I got some stretchy ones last year from Bass Pro. Redhead brand, about $40. I’ve liked them so far.

Kuiu - kutana stretch pant

I won't ever own pants without hip vents again. When you open them jokers up it's like A/C for your sack. Seriously

Came here to say this. I also have and love the Attacks, but they are a bit too warm for those 70+ degree days. Kutanas are cooler and appear to be just as durable.

My opinion I don’t like the old Tom stuff. Actually stuff of theirs I’ve seen they have a logo on everything that a turkey will see. Don’t understand why some manufacturers do that. Maybe it’s more of a deal to me than a turkey I just don’t chance it. I like the mossy oak game keeper stuff. Held up good and no bright logo

I really like the Ol Tom pants. They fit good and don’t feel like parachute pants. I put them through the ringer last year and so far they have held up well.

I have several pair of ol Tom pants and shirts and have no complaints. I also have some really lightweight Badlands stuff that is nice and cool, and their quality is second to none IMO.

Do any of them have button closures on the back pockets? Everything I see lately has no way to secure your wallet.

I like oltom- been wearing for years - even has built in Knee pads - super lite and a back pad in shirt build in w lot of useful pockets

This is the correct answer! The Attacks and Katana’s are the best pants I have ever had. The hip vents are worth their weight in gold. The attacks have 4 way stretch and are super comfortable for cooler temps. The Katanas have 2 way stretch but they are lightweight for hot days. I’ve had mine for 4 years and they still look just as crisp as they did when I bought them. They also have DWR coating with repels water so a heavy dew won’t have you soaking wet. They are expensive but you won’t have to buy pants for many years if you take care of them.

What about just a pair of army fatigue bdu pants?

The Corrugate Guide pants from First Lite are awesome, tons of stretch and can make them work in a bunch of different temps. I couldn't tear mine up. Kuiu attacks are nice, and comfy. Didn't think the y were as tough.

I may hav to google that 11020 - thanks

He said he wants something that doesn’t fade and is comfy.

For $150-200 for a pair of pants, they ought to offer them in different inseam/waist combinations.........not everyone that wears a sz 32 waist is 5'6" and not everyone with a 40w is 6'2..........if I wanted to buy ill-fitting pants, I could but them all day long for $30-40. For $150, they should be damn near custom-tailored.

Does KUIU make them in bottomland, Greenleaf, or any of the other spring camo patterns? All I saw was mainly digital camo.

They do not. Valo would be the most versatile to use, while verde is perfect after green up. I used verde camo exclusively last year turkey season and it's definitely a good pattern. I bow hunt a lot with kuiu stuff and their patterns are jam up. Had a bunch of turkeys at 30 yards this year and they didn't see me then either.