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What do you think is the best camo for west side elk?
« on: May 01, 2013, 10:00:07 AM »
I'm thinkin about getting new camo this year but I'm not sure what the best pattern is. Here are my options Sitka, predator, or asat. Need some input.
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Re: What do you think is the best camo for west side elk?
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2013, 10:01:43 AM »
I'm thinkin about getting new camo this year but I'm not sure what the best pattern is. Here are my options Sitka, predator, or asat. Need some input.

Im a fan of Predator  :twocents:

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Re: What do you think is the best camo for west side elk?
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2013, 10:34:29 AM »
Waterproof camo!  :chuckle:
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Re: What do you think is the best camo for west side elk?
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2013, 10:48:11 AM »
This is popular in some parts of the west side. It may be right for you, too.
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Re: What do you think is the best camo for west side elk?
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2013, 10:49:35 AM »
it doesn't matter  :twocents:

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Re: What do you think is the best camo for west side elk?
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2013, 11:09:14 AM »
If its dry, woodland BDU's blend in great. If its wet.....BEST rain gear you can buy that is quiet!

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Re: What do you think is the best camo for west side elk?
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2013, 11:17:58 AM »
you just need to be able to break up your silhouette. quiet is nice, quiet while being water proof is what i juggle with
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Re: What do you think is the best camo for west side elk?
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2013, 11:31:15 AM »
I'm looking into a combo of Kuiu Vias camo and First Lite's ASAT camo for west side.  Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyQB65ig5PQ  Be sure to watch the whole thing.

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Re: What do you think is the best camo for west side elk?
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2013, 11:37:26 AM »
Blue jeans and a brown jacket works fine.

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Re: What do you think is the best camo for west side elk?
« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2013, 02:38:53 PM »
I'm not to worried about waterproof it seems to be like 90 degrees in the early season I'm looking for REAL light weight, quiet, and will blend in the best up there in that St. Helens. I got riverswest for the late season.
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Re: What do you think is the best camo for west side elk?
« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2013, 02:58:54 PM »
Check out the merino wool top by FirstLite with the 1/4 zipper down the middle.  From what I've gathered, the FirstLite merino wool is lighter than Kuiu's... Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

I wear Guide's Choice pants from Wholesale Sports.  Very light, breathable and cheap ($30ish). Comfortable in 90's early elk.  They come in green or tan.

Here is a model of the pants with zip off lowers: http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/Guides-Choice-Zip-Off-Convertible-Pants/productDetail/Pants-and-Jeans/prod999901361531/cat101321

 

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Re: What do you think is the best camo for west side elk?
« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2013, 03:46:34 PM »
Couple years ago I shot a Rosie at 5 yards....he looked right through me.
I was wearing a KUIU wool shirt and army surplus bdu's. 
I don't think it matters as long as your outline is broken up.

Prior to all this fancy stuff people wore plad
Old enough to know better.
Young enough to go for it.

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Re: What do you think is the best camo for west side elk?
« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2013, 03:55:34 PM »
It really dosent matter. What I wear during early archery is Carhartt camo jeans(heavy but effective in thistle and slash) a camo tee during the day and a camo wa state bowhunter longsleeve in the a.m. until about the time the elk quit talking (hour after first light) most important equipment I have is a good pair of durable and dry boots. For the years it dumps rain I dont plan on my stuff drying out overnight. But i can have 3 complete sets of camo for what some guys have into one.  :twocents:

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Re: What do you think is the best camo for west side elk?
« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2013, 07:49:42 PM »
I'm not to worried about waterproof it seems to be like 90 degrees in the early season I'm looking for REAL light weight, quiet, and will blend in the best up there in that St. Helens. I got riverswest for the late season.

If thats what your looking for then its hard to beat predator spring green, or any predator pattern.

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What do you think is the best camo for west side elk?
« Reply #14 on: May 01, 2013, 08:03:33 PM »
In early archery season, for the best base layer comfort I've had, I wear First Lite merino wool. For my outer layers, I love my Day One Camo light fleece.

Been a great combo for me.

Rudy

 


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