Hunting Clothes
Posted: 02 July 2010 11:28 AM   [ Ignore ]
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What is good hunting clothes in camo?

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Posted: 02 July 2010 05:23 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 1 ]
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all the hunters on here and no comments?  come on guys. i would like to know also!!

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Posted: 03 July 2010 09:14 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 2 ]
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Raymond,

I’m gonna sound like I am only pulling for one of our partners but I really like the stuff that Drake, McAlister, Rutwear and Ol’ Tom put out.  In my opinion, it’s some of the smartest product out on the market and you will see features in their clothing that you know were designed by real sportsmen.  I have an Ol’ Tom turkey set-up and I am looking to get a new Rutwear jacket for fall.  While some of their product is sourced, some of it is produced in Rutledge, TN also.

I have used some of the Cabela’s stuff in the past and that has been fine too.  My duck/goose gear is the Dry Plus stuff from their own line and I do like it.

Camouflague preference is personal but I traditionally go with the Realtree patterns.  Nothing against Mossy Oak (I have a little of their stuff as well) or any of the other brands but just like the stuff that Realtree keeps putting out.

That’s my two cents worth

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Posted: 03 July 2010 09:50 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 3 ]
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Ray,
Like Mike stated, there are some good products out there. As far as patterns of camo go, you need to look at the areas you hunt, and get the pattern that blends in the best. If you are in a lot of hardwood areas, “Realtree” is good. I use “Mosy Oak” because it works better in the cedar trees that I like to hide in. Everyone has there preference, but you gotta find what works in your area. Buy a handkerchief or something inexpensive with the pattern you like, toss it in some cover where you hunt, and walk away 50-100 yards turn around and try to find it. You might have a couple extra bandanas when you are done, but you will also have a pattern that works without spending the big money first!

Hope I helped!

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Posted: 06 July 2010 12:00 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 4 ]
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Good hunting clothes is kinda a open ended question.

What and where are you hunting first off as this makes a difference both in the type of clothing as well as which manufacturer you would want to consider.The other thing is are you still hunting so you need ultra quiet clothing ? Blind or stand hunting so quiet isnt as much of an issue ? Both ? Just waterfowl hunting ? Lots of factors to think about.

All the stuff Mike posted up is worth looking at for sure as well as Columbia and Rivers West.

Cammo patterns are another issue all together as the one you need on any given day may change over the course of the season as well when the weather changes so I like something a bit more versitile like Mossy Oaks shadow grass or Mossy Oaks duck bind as they work well in my part of the country no matter what I am hunting.

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Posted: 06 July 2010 05:22 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 5 ]
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I guess I am kinda old fashioned when it comes to hunting clothes.  Because I hunt deer when it is extremely cold, it is an easy choice for me to wear green wool pants and and insulated green wool parka.  Up here I think it is more important to be warm than what color or camo pattern you wear.  My nephew hunted with me a couple years ago and he had just spent 250 bucks on an insulated jacket from cabelas.  He said uncle Mike, you should get a nice jacket like this one.  Whats wrong with mine I asked?  Well yours is old and faded and doesnt look good.  I said Alex, I would rather wear a potato chip bag than what you are wearing.  He looked pissed and asked why?  2 things….....it would probably be warmer and by the noise you are making every time you brush up against this tree, I’d bet a potato chip bag would be quieter!  We had a good chuckle and before the morning was out, he understood because he wanted to get out of the tree at 8:30 am because he was cold.  Wool is about the quietest in the woods that I have found but I am in Maine.  I understand that wool can be too warm and isnt feasible everywhere in the US.  I guess I want my hunting clothes to fit well, be quiet, protect me from the elements, and stand the test of time.  Give me those things and I dont care what brand or camo pattern it is.  For the record…...my wool clothes are Johnsons.  Correct me if I am wrong but I do believe they are made in New England.  Maybe Vermont?  Guess I would have to look that up. 

Sorry if Im not speaking to the right crowd but thought I would offer my 2 cents.  I know there are alot of hunters who this post wouldnt apply to.

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