You'll love the suit.

HL, there are other Gander Mountain stores in MN carrying Arctic Armor.

I agree with 169Sportsman.

I would rather give my money to a sponsor of this great website, than some other source. I am a "got to have it" type of guy, but with some things it is worth wait and I feel better about a purchase when I buy from "little guys" and not big box stores .

I bought mine from the Outdoor Pro Store (click here) here at FM and not from Dave.

Only two little reasons why:

1) First and foremost the HSO crest. I know I am a mod here, but even if I was not, I would still love to promote the site that brings the best info about the outdoors and more. Plus it looks cool (IMO)

2) FM/HSO brought this suit to the forefront and is a big reason we all know about it and have great information about AA at our finger tips. To me, that means loyalty.

If the Outdoor Pro Store here at FM did not carry AA, Dave at Pro-Fishing-Supply would be my first and only go to for this suit.

He will get any and all future fishing electronic purchases from me. Hands down ! I will admit, he has the best prices around that I have found on electronics.

I also would like to say Harvey Lee (Tom) has been great with my order. He has given great insight on sizing, even though I have changed my order once and then went back . Plus he gave me reassurance if it is not correct, we will get it right.

HSO/FM also has great customer service. Thanks Tom

Figured it needed to be said. I can not wait to get that suit

I didn't know that TO. Their website has only the Baxter store listed as a dealer.

Thanks Shack.

I think part of the "Big Box" mentality is that it allows people the opportunity to hold it in their hands and try it on. It may be available at some retailers(including sponsors), but as a consumer the inability for me to actually try it on and see it in person anywhere close to home has kept me from purchasing it thus far.

I think that has a little to do with why folks want to know if it is at this store or that.

Coach1310, this is why I haven't bought one yet. I would like to see it in person (which I will at the icefishing show). I've tried on the ice armour and the large jacket fits me, but the large bibs don't give me much room down below!

hoggs222 You are going to really like this suit. It is very light but very warm and wind proof. You can't believe how much I missed my AA thru out deer hunting and now I have made a couple of photo excursions and I froze my buns while trying to sit still all the while the wind is going right thru me. It was so warm there for a while I figured there was no need for it so I left it at the cabin for ice fishing but that will never happen again. I have the camo version for hunting and photography.

I see that the camo suit is softer. Is it as durable of a material as say the ice armour suits? I'm just thinking that I'd like to use it for rain gear, hunting, icefishing, 4 wheeling etc.

I've torn a few different things while 4 wheeling (we go through some thick stuff) and am wondering how tear resistant it is?

Yes, the camo is a quieter and softer material. It works well for archery hunting as the material is that quiet. I have had no issues with it tearing and I have climbed many trees with it.

I am sure if you hook up with barb wire you will tear it as you might with any clothing. if you were to tear it, they do sell a patch kit to repair it also.

I bought my Arctic Armor in late August or early September to beat the rush and now they are offering free shipping and free gloves. I would think they would give you a deal to get the stuff early and avoid the rush.

Coach, I here ya!

I am that type of guy also, But!! With this type of purchase's, I had to do it. Get it done, go to town and do not look back.

To be straight forward with ya, I hate going to stores now-a-days. Even Bella’s or Fleet farm. Especially this time of year. The “in and out” is nonexistent at the big box stores. Even on a slow day, by the time you park the car, get in the store and find what you want, it is 10-15 minutes and then guess what? Check out time. If your going to do that, the extra drive to Dave’s place would be the best.

For me, order it on line and take care of it .

I have so much fishing and hunting junk, the breeze threw the “isles” just ain’t what is was in years past.

I know what I want and get what I want now-a-days.

Pretty much anything fishing (ice or open water), I call up Thorne Bro’s and ask for Matt Johnson. He tells me what to get and I go right down and buy it. That is the service I want. Straight forward. Same with the Outdoor Pro Store here at FM. I research the product on FM/HSO and buy on-line. Simple, easy and it is done. I get a package in a couple days and I open it and know what to expect .


Thanks to FishingMinnesota.com, I have a valet service for pretty much anything I need for the outdoors. Make a call or e-mail and it happens, at a great price.

Life is so much simpler now!

I'vebeen pretty quiet through this whole discussion, but don't forget us. We are the largest stocking dealer of Arctic Armor in the 5 state area and we now have an on-line ordering web site. We stock all colors and all sizes in XS - XXXL. We will be at the ice fishing show right next to the IDI Gear booth. We will be at booths 609-611. Free Gloves and Free RFO hats. No need for shipping since we will have inventory at the show.

Joe

Is it me or is this normal, I can feel the cold being conducted through my back and arms on the jacket especially when I lean back against a chair or cross my arms. I love the suit its great at blocking the wind and rain and I cant wear it very long if inside because I get to warm. The Bibs I have no cold spots their awsome.
What can I do to prevent feeling the cold. I wear a t-shirt and a fleece sweater and still feel the cold on the back.

I have never felt that so I can be of no help to you.

Is the T-shirt you are wearing some type of wicking material or is it cotton ? I am a big fan of UnderArmour because I will sweat while setting up my gear and I need to get dry or else I will get a chill until I dry off. Most times I will wear my UA then a flannel shirt and a hooded sweatshirt then my jacket. When I am running around checking depths and drilling holes I will take my jacket off or else I will really start glow (get soaked)