Quiet Big Game Hunting Clothes
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I prefer the poly/cotton BDU pants for early season hunting as they are quiet, flexible, have loads of pockets, inexpensive, and come in any came pattern to match the terrain. There are many companies that turn out BDU pants for both the military and civilian access. Check Adventure Gear in Saskatchewan, they usually have a good selection. Plenty of surplus and tactical supply shops across the country. Also try Amazon and eBay.
Thanks, I appreciate the advice. For early season they are an option as there isn't much for dried foliage yet or snow to freeze them up.
I do find that if you are deep into stalking a deer (like bow range close), they are too loud. I like to really get into the stalking and challenge of outwitting the animal and I can't stand the sound of normal BDU's rubbing together or against the dried leaves or even worse the noise when they get wet and freeze solid.
But still an option for early season, and they are plentiful and cheap.
I do find that if you are deep into stalking a deer (like bow range close), they are too loud. I like to really get into the stalking and challenge of outwitting the animal and I can't stand the sound of normal BDU's rubbing together or against the dried leaves or even worse the noise when they get wet and freeze solid.
But still an option for early season, and they are plentiful and cheap.
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Day One camo has a fleece line. Comes in a variety of camo. Reasonably priced considering the price of that hi-tech stuff out there. I’m old school and have worn mostly wool my entire hunting career. Fleece is nice on those temperate days when wool is a little too warm. I’m looking at buying a set in ASAT camo.
Get their (of course more expensive) 18oz. Merino version, it's a drab green. I have some of each and use them according to temperature. I don't think the colour of the 24 oz. green fabric is too bad, but the 18 oz. is less conspicuous.
After archery, muzzleloader seasons Sask rules require hi-vis colours on the upper body so I wear blaze orange shirts and/or jackets of synthetic fleece.
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This is also my choice. I wear "Mackinaw" pants and fleece up top. Silent, warm and comfortable. Dave.
Anyone have experience with multiple weights of big bull wool pants? I can't decide if I'd want the 18,24, or 28 oz weight. I'm in manitoba and will be using from +10 - minus 15ish celcius.
Are the Merino ones extremely lighter than the 24 and 28? Would be use with base layers and a wind proof Outer layer when sitting for long periods.
Are the Merino ones extremely lighter than the 24 and 28? Would be use with base layers and a wind proof Outer layer when sitting for long periods.
If it's that bad, you might be able to darken it with Rit fabric dye, I've done that with hunting stuff. Recommend you go all the way with black because other Rit colours always look pretty awful. Thing is, I think the Rit has to be boiled in and that would shrink the wool too much. Consult an older woman who has used Rit
I have the heavy weight and it's not all that heavy; if it's too warm outside, I would wear something else. One advantage of thick wool is that if it gets wet, the outside will ice up and provide its own wind barrier while the inside still insulates. Unless you'll be very active, heavy seems like a good choice to me. No doubt a good compromise is to buy a medium weight and have wool underwear as a backup.
Also, as long as we're talking about wool, the Costco warehouses have had their merino trail socks on sale for half price for a while now, $10 for 5 pair instead of $20, outdoor thickness and durability. Even at the regular price, they are a deal that can't be beat. If I didn't have a lifetime supply before, I do now.
Cant wear wool where I hunt unless you like being covered in thousands of burs and devil horns. Wool is like velcro for burs and thistles. Cactus also love to grab ahold of wool. Modern hunting pants and jackets work well for me, they stretch are water resistant to a point and are quiet. Lots of times I just go with a pair of worn Carharts and hoodie.
i have the same problem sadly. I am very disappointed in the almost zero wind resistance, not sure what i was expecting given it's my first set of wool anything but i don't find it noticeably warmer than anything else i own. given its lack of wind resistance, its almost useless below 0 to +5 degrees to be honest.
I find this jacket (merino archery) and bibs (28oz) need to be well layered to work. the archery jacket is more of just another layer for me now as i add on a cheap cabelas fleece jacket overtop which bucks the wind much better than the merino wool and seems to basically eliminate it together when used in combination. having to wear something over the jacket sort of defeats the purpose imo
