Hunting clothes

Hunted most of my life in denims and long underwear. That said, my current arrangement of Under Armour and quiet cloth coveralls and jacket is much more comfy on the stand. Too hot for hike hunting though.
 
Over the course of this winter/summer I stocked up on almost a complete outfit of Sitka gear in the discontinued Realtree AP HD camo pattern for 50% off, also some Optifade at 50% off :cool:.

Google or Ebay "sitka closeout" or "sitka sale" or just look for Sitka in Realtree or Mossy Oak Treestand on Ebay...its all getting blown out the door.
 
Columbia Jack Shirt, best top cover I've ever used. Wool, quiet, breathes, warm and has billows in the back so your arms move without restriction. You can also get the same but with attatched hood and a bit longer, really nice. I've never found anything that really breathes while you work up a sweat, I just get all clammy. Wool is and always will be #1.
 
archie_james_c said:
Cheap, quiet, waterproof and non-camo....thats a tall order Blarg :p.
Why don't you want camo?
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Meh, all the camo crap on WildTV has turned me off of it. Besides, what's the sense in wearing camo in Ontario, when you're wearing 400sq inches of blaze and a blaze cap? :p

My Dad and Grandpa killed many, many deer, geese and ducks in their life, and never owned a stitch of camo.
 
For deer hunting in november , wool all the way. I have never been cold in the bush while wearing it. Synthetics are ok but you are either sweating or cold while wearing it.
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If you layer polar fleece and gore-tex properly,you will be dry and comfortable,as well as light.
 
blargon said:
Meh, all the camo crap on WildTV has turned me off of it. Besides, what's the sense in wearing camo in Ontario, when you're wearing 400sq inches of blaze and a blaze cap? :p

My Dad and Grandpa killed many, many deer, geese and ducks in their life, and never owned a stitch of camo.
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#### WildTv. Im not saying any of us need camo either...just saying usually waterproof, quiet, wind proof gear is usually accompanied by some kind of camo pattern :D.
 
stubblejumper said:
If you layer polar fleece and gore-tex properly,you will be dry and comfortable,as well as light.
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Also key to know how heavy of layers to use on particular hunts and when to remove them to keep from getting wet from sweat. :cheers:

Someone should make a "Guide to Properly Layering Synthetic Clothing" thread to be stickied.
 
Typically double thickness carhart pants - wear them lots anyhow so the old ones are for hunting. I wear polar fleece long underwear normally as I don't typically move around much or fast in deer season - go without for most small game or moose though. I have an old mid-weight black long undershirt that goes under an orange fleece though.

Especially during the gun season, I figure that camo if for folks who don't know how to (not) move and supposedly scent blocking stuff is for people who don't know how to handle the wind (not that I think it does them any good).

RG

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Layering made easy

1)Get to a Mark's work warehouse and wander over to the Helly Hanson section.
2) Buy a set of light 2 piece fleece underwear.
3) Buy a set of 1 or two piece heavy underwear.
4) Buy a hoodie, or bunny-hug if you're from Saskatchewan.
5) Outer wear to suit.

Instructions for use, adapted from the oil rigs where the guys will work under conditions that have most of you looking for a hot cup of coco and and a good cry.

1) 50 below, wear all of it under unlined covies in your choice of camo, Pro-Ban, Carharts or whatever floats your boat. Boots that seem sane for conditions.

2)100 above, don't wear any of it, unless of course you're crazy then carry on.

3) Anything in between, do something in between. This ain't rocket surgery.:p

4) If it's raining maybe put on a rain-suit, or not. Nobody else cares if you're wet or not. And quit whining.
 
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