First Lite Whitetail Catalyst Bib Pant

Price: $260.00
(as of Apr 02,2022 07:50:00 UTC – Details)

Product Description

WHITETAIL CATALYST BIB PANT IN SPECTER

WHITETAIL CATALYST BIB PANT

2 LAYER SILENT SOFTSHELL

The Whitetail Catalyst Bib Pant is a purpose-built, silent bib for serious whitetail hunters that demand high-end performance during early and mid-season conditions. Ultra-quiet, durable, breathable, and water-resistant, it both insulates and breathes exceptionally well, making it a versatile option for a wide range of temperatures and conditions. It’s packed with features like tree stand-specific pocketing, full-length side zips, adjustable waistband, and KitLink system compatibility.

Revolutionary, 2-layer soft shell design
Ultra quiet construction
Exclusive 37.5 fabric uses Active Carbon Technology moving perspiration (human signature) to the outside of the garment where it’s functionally neutralized
Built-in stretch for full range-of-motion
DWR exterior repels snow/rain and blocks wind
Exclusive 37.5 Active Particle Technology to exhaust moisture and maintain optimal core body temperature
Anterior (front of pant) pockets with easy access and magnetic closures
Quick-release suspenders clips at chest with the low suspender back for maximum temperature regulation

KitLink Chest Muff

This feature seamlessly integrates with zippered pass-thrus on the jacket to provide storage and warmth during those chilly mornings

Revolutionary, 2-layer construction

The revolutionary, 2-layer construction creates a jacket that is warm and breathable while also being lightweight and completely silent.

Interior 37.5 fleece lining works to optimize your body temperature while the brushed, durable exterior is ultra-silent while fending off moisture through our advanced DWR.

The result is an ultra-versatile jacket that performs as well in the stand as it does in the backcountry. Whether you are looking for silent warmth sitting for whitetails during the rut or hoofing it through knee-deep snow on the trail of late-season elk, the Catalyst softshell system will help you get it done.

37.5 TECHNOLOGY

When First Lite engineered their Outerwear Collection, we looked closely at every fabric technology in existence. We had our pick of the litter, from better-known outerwear technologies to more niche, lesser marketed performance fabrics. The truth in outerwear manufacturing is that the brand in question can generally use whichever fabric they choose. The costs vary as does the performance, but if a brand is willing to pay for the best, they can choose to incorporate it into their offerings. First Lite chose 37.5 because third party empirical testing as well as extensive field use by our own employees left us greatly impressed by the superior performance of the fabric. The bottom line is that 37.5 breathes at a rate that is anywhere from 50% to 300% better than any of its competition, while offering waterproof levels that were within a 5% tolerance of our competition.

Our DNA is active, extremely vigorous mountain hunting. We are based in the Rocky Mountains and literally test our products year round in some of the steepest, most demanding terrain in North America. Breathability becomes paramount when you’re climbing significantly steep, rugged slopes with heavy packs in less than ideal weather conditions. If you sweat under your outerwear and the fabric doesn’t allow that moisture to escape, you might as well expose your base layers to the elements and skip the outerwear all together. 37.5 technology does the absolute best job of transporting that moisture from your base layers to the outside of the First Lite garment so that you can remain safe and dry while exerting yourself in the most brutal of weather conditions. This is why First Lite selected 37.5 Technology over other fabrics and has enjoyed award-winning products ever since.

THE SCIENCE BEHIND 37.5 TECHNOLOGY

Comfort in clothing is greatly influenced by the temperature and humidity next to skin known as the microclimate. For the average person, the body strives to maintain an ideal core body temperature of 37.5° C. You are most comfortable when the microclimate next to your skin has a relative humidity close to 37.5%. When you are in this ideal 37.5 comfort zone, you are also in your ideal performance zone. 37.5 technology helps your body manage the moisture in your microclimate to keep you in this “37.5 zone” of comfort and performance.

Your body already has the ultimate thermo-regulating system. The perspiration vapor that comes off of skin during activity cools the body when working hard. In fact, each gram of evaporated sweat releases 580 calories of stored heat. Unless this water vapor can be removed from the microclimate, it builds up in clothing, footwear, or gloves and creates a clammy and uncomfortable microclimate. 37.5 technology works to enhance the body’s natural cooling mechanism—the body puts out sweat to cool it down, 37.5 technology removes it from the microclimate.

With 37.5 technology, patented active particles permanently embedded at the fiber level capture and release moisture vapor. Not only do these active particles provide 800% more surface area to the fiber, they also provide a unique driving force to remove moisture vapor unlike any other technology. By actively responding to body heat, the active particles use this energy from the body to accelerate the vapor movement and speed up the conversion of liquid to vapor, significantly increasing drying rates. This means the hotter the user gets, the stronger the driving force removing moisture becomes—and the more comfortable the garment remains.

37.5 technology works to keep the optimum relative humidity in your microclimate so your body more efficiently maintains an ideal core temperature, enabling you to perform better, longer. Fabrics made with 37.5 technology dry up to five times faster than similar fabrics, diminishing wet cling. 37.5 technology is made with naturally derived materials so there are no harsh chemicals to irritate your skin. 37.5 active particles are permanently embedded into yarn and will never wash out or degrade.

MEN’S CATALYST JACKET FEATURES

Easy-Access Pockets

These anterior pockets provide easy access to your calls or cell phone while in the treestand. Accompanied with magnetic closures, these pockets keep your valuables locked in & safe

Quick-Release Clips

Alternate quick release clips make layering up or down a breeze so you can get back in the treestand

Full-Length Zips

Easy on, easy off. This makes putting your bibs on at camp or the treestand a non-factor.

Item model number ‏ : ‎ MOCWPSPSM
Department ‏ : ‎ Mens
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 15, 2021
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ First Lite
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0978RHFY8

Exclusive 37.5 fabric uses Active Carbon Technology moving perspiration (human signature) to the outside of the garment where it functionally neutralized
Built-in stretch for full range-of-motion & constructed with biomechanically accurate hips and legs with maximum treestand comfort & tree stand harness pass-thru
Quick-release suspenders clips at chest with the low suspender back for maximum temperature regulation & full side-zips for easy on/off