camo pissing me off

[KFhunter]

Radsav thank you for taking the time to write that up. 

My quest for that perfect high end camo has only really begun.  I didn't see the value of high dollar best money can buy gear until I started snowmobiling in ski pants/jackets (major suck)

Hunting the N/E corner of the state I really liked the OF forest - but I was worried chasing Elk up and down the mountains crashing through brush it wouldn't hold up.
Sounds like I need the OC for early season Elk but then they'd bust me if I stood next to a 15 foot tall fir tree or in the dark timber next to a wallow huh
What would you suggest for lightweight heat shedding gear for humping up and down the mountain in September?

I also like to hunt WT archery - but for that I'll likely be in a tree stand so not such a big deal there.  OF forest is PERFECT for that.


OF forest is also no brainer in the conifers with a light dusting of snow for predators 


So as you can see OF forest is the best all around pattern for me, so perhaps I just need to get something dedicated to early season Elk and wear OF forest the rest of the time.

[RadSav]

I'm not a big stickler about camo on my legs.  I worry much more about fit, comfort and the right color shade.  So if you wanted performance and bullet proof Sitka does make the Timberline pant in "Lead" which is a medium grey.  Not going to get a performance pant much more durable than that.  Can get a bit warm compared to the Mountain and Ascent, but it's your legs and you should be able to deal with it fine.  Wish they made a Logan or Olive green that would be a shade lighter than the Lead grey, but I wouldn't lose much sleep over the grey either.  The Sitka material doesn't take dye very well at all.  However, I was able to get a pair of extremely bright 90% pants a couple shades darker using a dark chocolate dye.  Takes away from the contrast of the pattern, but again I don't much worry about that on my sticks/legs.

I also would not worry too much about the Ascent pant or the ESW pant if you want matching camo and like the OF Forest.  They are plenty durable unless you are hunting briars.  I wear silk weight long johns under any of my pants during early seasons as ticks and mosquitoes do not like Lycra or Silver thread.  I also like the way the silk type surface allows frictionless movement when kneeling quickly or stepping over logs.  They are super thin yet do seem to add a level of comfort when getting poked or scraped while scraping for ground.  If you watch for sales you can get two pair of Ascent or ESW pants for the price of one pair of Timberline, Mountain or 90%.

If durability is #1 in deciding factor and performance fit / 4 way stretch 2, 3 or further down the list I might seriously look at making regular trips to Cabela's and try on their Microtex.  There is no more durable, colorfast pant that is fleece/wool like silent.  I have a jacket I wore for 20 years that has gone through three zippers in that time and it still looks like I've only wore it a few times.  It's stupid durable stuff and insanely quiet!  I say make regular trips as you may need to try on a couple dozen to find just the right fit.  Not sure who makes these for Cabela's but sizing is usually all over the board.  Fantastic stuff when you get the right fit!  And you can buy three or more pair for the price of Sitka's Timberline pant.  Really too bad they discontinued the Microtex Lite!

[Sitka_Blacktail]

Camo? Highly over-rated in my opinion. I'd rather wear a solid color that blends in with the background. Greys and tans and sage are great. Look how hard deer can be to spot. They are basically one solid color other than their bellies and faces.  Camo is just another way to part hunters from their hard earned money.

[RadSav]

I look at camo this way;

My life does not depend on whether I spot a deer or not.  Yet I find deer almost everywhere I go.  And if a deer is moving even slowly he's pretty much seen immediately.  In contrast to that a deer's life does depend on whether he or she spots an approaching predator.

Maybe if I sat in a tree all day or only drove around in my truck I wouldn't worry about it much.  But, most of my hunting is either spot & stalk or still hunting.  And I really prefer my bow shots to be less than 50 yards.  I'm going to take every advantage I can get.  And when you are up close and in bow range good camo is quite an advantage when I still need to draw my bow and possible shift my position slightly.

I'd rather pay a few extra bucks and get some good camo that may or may not be needed in a certain situation than get the raised tail and clean arse hole sign from the trophy of a lifetime that caught a slight movement from a solid human profile.

[Ridgeratt]

Mfgrs need to get on the stick and make some nice 3-4xl camo. Their are a lot of guys that aren't the little small - 2xl types. 

Thats why they put zippers in them just zip 2 together!!    2x + 2x = 4X

[mossback91]

Camo?!?!? I don't even wear clothes when Im out in the woods!

[follow maggie]

It's mostly marketing. Critters dont see colors the same way we do.  I have a couple hunting camo items I wear, but most of the camo I wear is my BDUs from  my navy days. Also every critter I've killed over the last 20 years was when wearing carharts and flannels between 20 & 100 yards.

On a side note, I have to say that as hard as it was to type this, Apple's auto correct sucks ass

[CAMPMEAT]

Mfgrs need to get on the stick and make some nice 3-4xl camo. Their are a lot of guys that aren't the little small - 2xl types. 

Thats why they put zippers in them just zip 2 together!!    2x + 2x = 4X

But, but, but, what would I do with 2 extra arms ? I know, have a female companion keep me warm.....

[Heredoggydoggy]

Mfgrs need to get on the stick and make some nice 3-4xl camo. Their are a lot of guys that aren't the little small - 2xl types. 

Thats why they put zippers in them just zip 2 together!!    2x + 2x = 4X

But, but, but, what would I do with 2 extra arms ? I know, have a female companion keep me warm.....

I think you guys are thinking about Sleeping Bags!   

[CAMPMEAT]

Mfgrs need to get on the stick and make some nice 3-4xl camo. Their are a lot of guys that aren't the little small - 2xl types. 

Thats why they put zippers in them just zip 2 together!!    2x + 2x = 4X

But, but, but, what would I do with 2 extra arms ? I know, have a female companion keep me warm.....

I think you guys are thinking about Sleeping Bags!   

Ridgeratt is in therapy, or didn't you know that.

[RadSav]

Is his therapy shown in his avatar.  Looks like a very Liberal therapy

[CAMPMEAT]

Is his therapy shown in his avatar.  Looks like a very Liberal therapy

I never noticed his new avatar. It's always been clowns and I can't sleep when I see them..........

Maybe he is turning liberal. I bet we'll find out when he reads these responses.

[Ridgeratt]

Ok I changed my Avatar to the World's Biggest Clown I have seen!!  Better?   

[RadSav]

Ok I changed my Avatar to the World's Biggest Clown I have seen!!  Better?   

That clown is even more disturbing than the one posted of Heath Ledger.  I actually liked the liberal therapy avatar.

[CAMPMEAT]

Ok I changed my Avatar to the World's Biggest Clown I have seen!!  Better?   

Oh geeze. You ruined my day............