First Lite North Branch Jacket and Bibs?

[longbow fanatic 1]

Does anyone own these? I have some of the First Lite merino wool layering pieces, such as the Labrador, Llano... and love them. That said, I was wondering if anyone has the North Branch Jacket and or bibs and what your opinion is of these garments?

[heartshoth]

I just returned the bibs...seemed noisy but well made and comfortable

[johnnyk71]

I don't have those, but I just got the Sanctuary stand hunting jacket. Holy cow, that thing is nice! Wondering when it's gonna be cold enough here to wear it, but it is warm! Very well constructed, and completely dead silent material. Know that isn't what you were asking, but thought I would share. It's the best bow hunting jacket I've ever seen. Sleeves are very well tapered for string clearance too.

[stalkin4elk]

I would sure like to know if that Sanctuary parka stays quiet at less than 10 degrees because that seems to be where the synthetic "crunchy crackly" usually begins. Please give a report.

[johnnyk71]

Will do, but I seriously doubt it would make a bit of sound unless it was covered with ice and frozen solid. It hardly ever gets below the teens here, so i might have to travel to test that theory, haha! The outside is truly the quietest material I've ever seen. There is no noisy wind lining or anything either.

You can rub the sleeve on the chest and literally not hear anything. They say that "quiet" was their biggest consideration for that particular jacket, and I'd say they nailed it.

[Iowabowhunter]

I really like all the First Lite gear I already have, I dont however currently have the North Branch stuff. Stormtight is up next but hopefully someday I can get that.

Ill keep tabs on this one

[1/4 away]

I agree with JohnnyK. I have the Sanctuary jacket as well and love it. Warmest jacket I ever owned, not bulky, and dead silent. I'm hoping they come out with a Sanctuary pant.

[Emmons]

The northbranch pants are well made, really cut the wind and warm.  The fit is very comfortable.  But as said they are a little on the noisy side.  The worst part was the noise from the cargo pockets, once I removed the cargo pockets they quieted down quite a bit.  Now they are usable for bow hunting.  With that being said I love my First Lite gear and if they come out with Sanctuary pants I will most likely go this route.  I'll be deciding between the Sanctuary pants and Jacket or a heater body suit.

[Jesse Minish]

I had the North Branch Jacket. In the process of exchanging it as it is way to noisy for my likes but seemed very well made. I have some of their other products and love them!

[johnnyk71]

I actually posted the question about the Sanctuary pants on First Lite's Facebook page. they responded with, "We've put some thought into it.", along with a picture of what I assume is a prototype of Sanctuary bibs. Cool!!